Two weekend fires at Easton YMCA under investigation

EASTON, Md. – Maryland State Fire Marshals are investigating two separate fires at the Easton YMCA over the weekend.

Firefighters responded to the first fire at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. It was determined that the fire started when a subject(s) ignited a small pile of party supplies inside the second floor rear storage hallway. The fire was contained by the building sprinkler system. Total damage was estimated at $20,000.

Just after 5:30 p.m. that same day, firefighters were called to the location again for a second reported fire. In this incident, investigators say the fire started as the result of a mechanical failure of the air handler on the roof. Total damage in this fire was estimated at $30,000.

The two fires were not related.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-819-3500.