Caroline Co. house fire under investigation

HENDERSON, Md. – Maryland Fire Marshals are working to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at an abandoned house early Tuesday morning.

Shortly after 1 a.m., the Marydel Volunteer Fire Department responded to 27266 Mud Mill Road in Caroline County for a reported structure fire. The blaze was placed under control in approximately 45 minutes.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Total damage has been estimated at $30,000.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-822-7609.