Information from the Office of the State Fire Marshal on October 22nd:
NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
Date: 10/21/2022
Time: 6:52 p.m.
Location / Address: 595 Old New Windsor Pike, Westminster, Carroll County
Type of Incident: Garage Fire
Description of Structure / Property: Thee-bay, masonry building (detached)
Injuries or Deaths: None reported
Estimated $ Loss: $100,000.00
Smoke Alarm Status: Not present
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: Westminster Fire Department
# of Alarms: 2 # Of Firefighters: 50
Time to Control: One hour
Discovered By: Owner
Area of Origin: Vehicle inside of the garage
Preliminary Cause: Accidental – due to embers from metal grinding on the involved vehicle
Additional Information: The owner was repairing one of his vehicles and was using metal grinder when he saw smoke coming from the car; which subsequently caught fire. He attempted to use fire extinguishers, however the fire grew beyond his control. The owner, his wife and dog were able to escape the home. The fire caused extensive heat came to the side of their home. The garage and all contents within are a complete loss.
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