Dwelling and Garage Fire in Finksburg (Carroll County) on April 14th

- Jackson Avery


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The following information is from The Office of the State Fire Marshal on April 17th:

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: Friday, April 14, 2023

Time:  3:47 p.m.

Location / Address: 2500 Block of Palomino Court, Finksburg, Maryland

Type of Incident:  Dwelling and Garage Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Two story single family dwelling with a two car detached garage

Injuries or Deaths: No injuries were reported

Estimated $ Loss:  $ 200,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status:  Not present

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department:  Reese Volunteer Fire Company

# of Alarms: 1  # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control:  25 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Garage

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Here are photos of the incident (Photo Credit – Carroll Fire Wire (FB))

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The area of the incident on April 14th:

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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.