Early Monday morning, a structure fire broke out in the 21000 block of Kansas Avenue, in Chestertown.
A shed located on the property was the center of the fire and unfortunately sustained significant damage. The fire reportedly caused an estimated $8,000.00 in damages to the shed and a further $2,000.00 to its contents. A total of 33 firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control in approximately 45 minutes. The origin of the fire has been traced back to the interior of the shed, although the exact cause remains under investigation.