Executive Summary
- Firefighters responded to two separate fires at the same Hurlock address within hours.
- The first fire caused minor damage, while the second destroyed the home with $81,000 in damages.
- State investigators have ruled both incidents as arson; no charges have been filed yet.
HURLOCK, Md. — Investigators from the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal have determined that two separate fires occurring at the same residence within a span of hours were intentionally set.
According to authorities, fire crews first responded to a home in the 6300 block of Jones Village Road on Sunday at approximately 10:00 p.m. following a report from a neighbor. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames within five minutes, limiting the damage to an estimated $2,700.
Hours later, emergency personnel were called back to the same address to find the structure completely engulfed in flames. The second blaze resulted in the total destruction of the home, with damage estimates rising to $81,000. Investigators subsequently deemed both incidents to be arson.
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal confirmed that the homeowner has been identified but stated that no charges have been filed at this time. Officials are requesting that anyone with information regarding these incidents contact the agency at 410-713-3780.
Investigative Outlook
The sequence of two confirmed arson events at a single property suggests a deliberate and sustained attempt to destroy the structure. Investigators will likely focus on establishing a precise timeline of events between the initial response and the subsequent total loss to determine if the suspect returned to the scene. As the inquiry continues, the decision to file charges will depend on the strength of the forensic evidence and witness testimony connecting specific individuals to the act. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
