Fire at Chaz’s Used Auto Parts and Towing in Taneytown on August 30th

- Jackson Avery


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Here is information from the State Fire Marshal about the fire in Carroll County (Taneytown) on August 30th:

Date: 08/30/2022

Time: 7:40 P.M.


Location: 6000 Blk of Taneytown Pike, Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Building fire

Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood-framed commercial building

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss:

  • Structure: $ 200,000.00 Contents:$ 200,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Not present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not Present

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company

# of Alarms: 2 # Of Firefighters: 50

Time to Control: 45 Minutes

Discovered By: Passerby

Area of Origin: Interior

Preliminary Cause: Under investigation

Here are a number of social media posts about the incident:

Here is the location of the incident:

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Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.