Fire marshals blame incense for Cambridge house fire

The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal says that inappropriate use of incense resulted in a fire at a Cambridge home.

Shortly after 4:50 PM on Friday, firefighters with the Rescue Fire Company responded to a burning house in the 400 block of Charles Street, officials said.

Fire marshals say it took 20 firefighters approximately 20 minutes to control the blaze. Damages to the structure are estimated at $80,000 while the damage to the home's contents is estimated at $20,000.

Investigators say the fire was accidental and began in the kitchen area of the house.