Suspicious Truck Fire Under Investigation In Maryland

Members of the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating an arson incident that was reported after a fire broke out inside a truck parked in Allegany County.

A 1998 Ford Expedition was set on fire in Allegany County.
Photo Credit: *Maryland State Fire Marshal*

Zak Failla

07/25/2022 4:51 p.m.

Officials announced on Monday, July 25 that the preliminary cause of a fire in the 11200 block of Mount Savage Road in Cumberland has been deemed as arson after a blaze broke out inside the passenger compartment of a 1998 Ford Expedition.

Crews from the Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Company took less than two minutes to extinguish the fire, which was reported by a passerby who saw smoke coming from the vehicle.

The fire - which was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 - caused an estimated $2,000 in damage, officials noted.

No injuries were reported.

The fire remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the incident has been asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Western Regional Office by calling (301) 766-3888.

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