CAMBRIDGE FIRE CAUSES MAJOR DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE; CAUSE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION
Cambridge, MD - On May 16, 2025, a fire broke out at a two-story single-family home in the 200 block of Maple Avenue in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland.
The Rescue Fire Company (Station 1), which was the primary responding fire department, along with several assisting agencies, received the alarm and dispatched a total of 45 firefighters to the scene.
The smoke alarms in the residence activated, providing an early warning that allowed all occupants to escape unharmed.
The fire caused significant damage, with an estimated loss of $350,000-$250,000 attributed to the structure and $100,000 to the contents (estimates are made by the State Fire Marshal's Office).
While the exact area of origin and the preliminary cause of the fire are still under investigation, the rapid intervention ensured everyone's safety. The American Red Cross is currently assisting the displaced occupants, providing necessary support during this challenging time.
The Rescue Fire Company (Station 1), which was the primary responding fire department, along with several assisting agencies, received the alarm and dispatched a total of 45 firefighters to the scene.
The smoke alarms in the residence activated, providing an early warning that allowed all occupants to escape unharmed.
The fire caused significant damage, with an estimated loss of $350,000-$250,000 attributed to the structure and $100,000 to the contents (estimates are made by the State Fire Marshal's Office).
While the exact area of origin and the preliminary cause of the fire are still under investigation, the rapid intervention ensured everyone's safety. The American Red Cross is currently assisting the displaced occupants, providing necessary support during this challenging time.
