The Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
Aftermath of a house fire at 13800 block of Old National Pike, east of Clear Spring,
(Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office)
Clear Spring, Md (KM) The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal house fire in Washington County Tuesday morning.
Fire officials say personnel were dispatched at around 4:30 AM to the 13800 block of Old National Pike east of Clear Spring for a house fire. When they arrived, they found the building well involved, and requested additional units as well as a tanker task force.
During a primary search of the home, fire fighters located one man and two women. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names have not been released.
Two family dogs were safely rescued, and turned over to the SPCA.
In addition to the Fire Marshal’s Office, the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement and Forensic Science Divisions are investigating this fire.
By Kevin McManus