US Edition11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Maryland House Fire
Investigators believe the fire started at the back of the home despite working smoke alarms; damages estimated at $300,000 with ongoing support for the grieving family.
- On Aug. 29, Maryland officials said an 11-year-old boy died in a Parsonsburg, Maryland house fire after responders arrived at the 31600 block of Zion Road around 4:20 a.m.
- A joint investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police is ongoing, with investigators believing the fire started in the rear of the single-family home on Zion Road.
- Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions in the one-and-a-half-story single-family dwelling, while three adults who escaped reported the child remained inside and working smoke alarms were activated.
- Damages are estimated at $200,000 to the structure and $100,000 to contents, and the American Red Cross is assisting the victim and family, whose names are withheld.
- Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray said investigators focus on supporting the family and urged Maryland families to test smoke alarms monthly, saying `This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the importance of working smoke alarms and having a practiced home escape plan. Even when alarms activate, every second counts`.
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By JT Moodee Lockman Click here for updates on this story Wicomico County (WJZ) — An 11-year-old boy died in a house fire in Wicomico County early on Friday morning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Parsonsburg Volunteer firefighters responded around 4:20 a.m. to the reported fire in the 31600 block of Zion Road, officials said. Once they arrived, crews found heavy fire conditions in a single-family home. Three adults w…
11-year-old boy killed in Maryland house fire
By JT Moodee Lockman Click here for updates on this story Wicomico County (WJZ) — An 11-year-old boy died in a house fire in Wicomico County early on Friday morning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Parsonsburg Volunteer firefighters responded around 4:20 a.m. to the reported fire in the 31600 block of Zion Road, officials said. Once they arrived, crews found heavy fire conditions in a single-family home. Three adults w…
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