House Fire on Ships Quarters Court in Westminster on March 20th

- Jackson Avery


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Reported by Maryland State Fire Marshal on March 21st:

Date: 3/20/2024

Time: 8:23 p.m.


Location / Address: 1891 Ships Quarters Court, Westminster, Carroll County

Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire

Owner:  Shaun Hopkins and Gillian Hopkins

Description of Structure / Property: Single-Family Dwelling

Injuries or Deaths: None Reported

Estimated $ Loss: 500,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Manchester VFC

# of Alarms: 1   # Of Firefighters: 45

Time to Control: 60 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Exterior porch

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

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Photo Credit – Carroll Fire News (FB)
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Photo Credit – Office of the State Fire Marshal

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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.