On Sunday, February 16, a fire broke out, causing significant damage to a residence in the 6900 block of Hagy Road in Rock Hall. The homeowner discovered the fire originating from an interior 8′ x 10′ detached shed adjacent to the main dwelling. The flames quickly engulfed the shed and were further fueled by high winds.
Unfortunately, the fire spread from the shed to the nearby single-family home. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was accidental, likely caused by improperly discarded ashes from a fireplace that were placed inside the detached shed.