Fire destroys Queen Anne’s Co. home

CHESTER, Md. – Maryland State Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a Queen Anne’s County home late last week.

Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Friday, firefighters responded to 2 Crab Court for a reported house fire. A total of 25 firefighters battled the blaze for one hour before bringing it under control.

Fire marshals were called to the scene and are still working to determine the cause and origin of the blaze. Total damage has been estimated at $400,000.

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