Darlington family faces $500,000 loss after three-bay garage destroyed by fire

HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A garage fire in Harford County on Monday morning left a family with a combined $500,000 in damages, according to The Office of the State Fire Marshal.

On March 16, around 1:45 a.m., the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company responded to 1725 Castleton Road for a three-bay garage fire.

It took 40 firefighters around an hour to contain the one alarm blaze, officials said.

(The Office of the State Fire Marshal)

The fire was discovered by the owner’s son, who lives on the property as well.

Officials said that the son went to check the garage after he heard a burglar alarm, only to discover a fire in the middle garage.

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The garage contained several pieces of machinery, tools, and fire equipment. All contents are a total loss.

The structure itself is estimated to be a $100,000 loss, and the contents are around a $400,000 loss.

Officials said that the owner used their compact loader to assist the fire department in removing debris to extinguish the fire completely.

According to investigators, accidental causes are still under review, including the active charging of lithium-ion batteries.

Officials noted there was no smoke alarm, fire alarm, or sprinkler.

No one was injured, displaced, or arrested in connection to the fire.