Maryland Home Fire Displaces Family, Authorities Respond
When I first saw the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s update, one detail stood out — this was an ordinary Thursday morning that turned into a nightmare for a Salisbury family. Just before 10:30 a.m. on September 18, flames broke out inside their Pine Way home.
Investigators say the cause was heartbreakingly simple: a candle left burning in a bedroom. Within minutes, smoke filled the space, forcing three people to rush out. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
It took about 15 firefighters only 15 minutes to knock down the fire, but the damage was real — nearly $25,000 worth of loss. Walls charred, belongings gone, and a family suddenly without a home…