Crisfield house fire ruled as arson, $80K in damages

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office say, they are investigating a fire at vacant home in Crisfield, that happened early Sunday morning.

According to reports, the blaze happened around 3:00 AM, on Lawson Barnes Road. It reportedly took 30 firefighters from Crisfield and Marion fire departments about an hour and a half to put out the flames.

Investigators believe the fire was caused by arson, and started in the first floor kitchen, of the two story home. The estimated cost of loss is $80,000.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Salisbury Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-713-3780.