Princess Anne fire causes over $85k in damage to home

Officials say that they are investigating a two story house fire that happened in Princess Anne on Sunday night.

According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office, 25 Princess Anne firefighters responded to a blaze on Dryden Road at 8:36 p.m.

Officials say that the fire took two hours to control. The blaze began in the front bedroom and it was discovered by a resident.

Fire marshals say that the estimated loss of the home is $85,000 while the estimated loss of contents is $15,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Anyone with more information is asked to call the Lower Eastern Regional Office of the State Fire Marshal at 410-713-3780.