Severe house fire under investigation in Talbot Co.

TILGHMAN, Md. – Maryland fire officials are investigating a house fire that broke out early Thursday morning in Tilghman.

According to officials, the blaze was reportedly shortly before 3 a.m., at a house at 5489 Rude Avenue. 45 firefighters responded to the two alarm fire, which took approximately two hours to control.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Total fire damage has been estimated at $400,000.