Easton, MD - On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 3:06 PM, firefighters were dispatched to South Locust Lane in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, for a reported structure fire. 

Firefighters from the Easton Volunteer Fire Department arrived and found a two-story, wood-framed, single-family dwelling on fire. 

The owner of the property sustained a loss of approximately $150,000, between structural damage and loss of contents. 

The home did have smoke alarms however they did not activate. 

It took approximately 45 minutes for 40 firefighters to get this 2-alarm fire under control. 

The fire was discovered by a neighbor and is still under investigation. 

If anyone has information regarding this fire, please contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-822-7609.