Fire Damages House In Westminster

One occupant    went to the hospital by private vehicle.House Fire at Bloom Rd., Westminster, Md (Photo from Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department)Westminster, Md (KM) The cause of a house fire Wednesday night in Westminster remains under investigation.Just before 6:00 PM, fire fighters were dispatched to the 1567 Bloom Road a house on fire. 30 fire fighters spent ten minutes bringing the flames under control The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says damage is estimated at $100,000 to the structure., and $100,000 to the contents. . .A woman drove herself to a local hospital for an evaluation.The fire originated in the kitchen and was discovered by an occupant, the Fire Marshal’s Office says.By Kevin McManus