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In Fruitland, more than two dozen firefighters responded to a Sharps Point Road home shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, when a fire broke out in a single-family residence, the state fire marshal announced.
Upon arrival, it took 25 firefighters approximately 30 minutes to knock down the flames and get the fire under control after it was reported, officials said.
The fire was deemed to be accidental in nature, according to the fire marshal, and was the result of food left cooking unattended.
In total, the fire caused an estimated $250,000 worth of damage to the structure, and $80,000 to the contents inside the home that were damaged.
No injuries were reported.
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