From Staff Reports
Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Wed Sep 28, 2011, 01:03 PM EDT
— MCHENRY — A Tuesday night fire that caused damages estimated at $90,000 at 60 Ginseng Springs Lane remains under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The 10:26 p.m. fire was first reported to the Garrett county 911 center, prompting alert of Deep Creek, Accident, Friendsville and Oakland volunteer fire companies.
One volunteer firefighter sprained an ankle at the scene, according to the fire marshal’s office.
The fire originated in an attached garage and was discovered by Robert Moats, owner of the property.
Occupants got out of the residence safely, according to the 911 center.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Kris Nieberlein, and H. Ewing and K-9 Inez of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Smoke alarms were present and activated when the fire began.
The property loss was estimated at $66,000 to the structure and $24,000 to its contents.
An estimated 40 volunteer firefighters responded and were at the scene for more than four horus.
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