Fire Damages House In Westminster

It contained a rear apartment.

Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Photo from Carroll Fire News

Westminster, Md (KM) There were no injuries reported from a house fire in Westminster on Sunday.

At 5:41 PM, fire fighters were dispatched to 52 and one-half South Church Street for a house fire with a rear apartment. 35 Fire fighters spent 30-minutes bringing the flames under control.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says damage is estimated at $100,000.

Investigators say the fire originated in the kitchen of Apartment B. The cause was determined to be accidental and involved a box fan.

By Kevin McManus