Berlin business catches fire overnight

BERLIN, Md. – A home improvement store in Berlin was heavily damaged in an overnight fire.

We’re told the fire broke out at the Adkins Company on Harrison Avenue during the overnight hours. The Berlin Fire Company responded to battle the blaze.

Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall took to social media Wednesday morning, saying “It is a sad day in the Town of Berlin Maryland. The Adkins Company was founded in 1908 and is one of the longest running businesses in our community. Thank you to the Berlin Fire Company and all of the neighboring departments who came in to help this morning. Please keep the Holland family and their employees in your thoughts and prayers.”