Cambridge townhome destroyed in fire

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Maryland State Fire Marshals say a fire that destroyed a Cambridge townhome Thursday morning was accidental.

Firefighters responded to the blaze shortly after 11 a.m., in the 200 block of Wood Duck Drive. We’re told it took approximately one hour and 30 minutes to control the two alarm fire.

Further investigation revealed that the fire began in the attached garage and was the result of an unspecified electrical event. Total damage was estimated at $140,000.

The homeowners were displaced and are being assisted by family members at this time. The occupants of the neighboring home were also displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.