CARROLL COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A fire broke out early Christmas morning at a two-story, single-family home located in Westminster, causing extensive damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
The blaze at 683 Sunflower Court, which a neighbor discovered, caused an estimated $250,000 in damage and displaced four adults.
Fire officials say that no injuries were reported.
The Westminster Fire Department, along with Carroll County Fire/EMS, responded to the incident with 50 firefighters and brought the fire under control within 15 minutes.
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Officials say smoke alarms in the home were present and activated after the fire was discovered.
The fire originated on the rear porch and has been preliminarily classified as accidental, attributed to discarded smoking material.
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The Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced residents.
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