Four-year-old accidentally sets fire to home

A Four-year-old accidentally set fire to a home at 313 Cedar Street in Cambridge shortly before 9:00am Saturday morning, displacing the family.

Officials say the fire started when the child was playing with matches and accidentally lit the sofa on fire.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office says there was $15,000 worth of damage done to the home, and an additional $8,000 lost in contents.

We’re told the family is now being assisted by the Red Cross.