Churchville House Fire Intentional Fire in Greensboro

On April 13, 2023, the Level VolunteerFire Company responded fora reported house fire, on Wheaton Lane, in Churchville, Hartford County. Crews arrived to find an active fire and were able to bring the incident undercontrol within 15 minutes of operation. The owners were snowbirds and residing in Florida. Investigators commended the neighbors forinitially smelling and laterobserving smoke coming from the home, along with the fire department’s quick response, in containing the fire to the attic area, with moderate heat, smoke and waterdamage to the immediate area. The fire was ruled accidental, due to unspecified ele ctrical failure. - Photo courtesy Office Maryland State Fire Marshal

The Greensboro VolunteerFire Company responded to a reported structure fire on Drapers Mill Road, recently. Crews arrived to find a working fire which took just underan hourto bring under control. The investigation determined the fire to be intentionally set. In addition to destroying a shed, and a vehicle, surrounding personal property was also damaged. The case was forwarded to the Caroline County State’s Attorney’s Office forreview. If anyone has information regarding this fire, please contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-822-7609.

- Photo courtesy Office Maryland State Fire Marshal