Teens playing with bottle rockets cause garage fire
(AP) – Officials say a fire that heavily damaged a garage in Marydel was caused by two teenagers playing with bottle rockets.
The State Fire Marshal’s office says the fire was reported about 10:30 a.m. Monday on Mahan Corner Road. Authorities say when firefighters arrived, the 12-foot by 24-foot stand-alone garage was engulfed in flames.
No injuries were reported; damage was estimated at $7,500.
State fire investigators say two boys, ages 14 and 15, were setting off fireworks known as bottle rockets. Authorities say one hit the garage and ignited combustible materials.
