Maryland State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire In Street

STREET, Md. (WJZ) -- The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire that broke out Saturday in Street.

The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company received a call around 7:35 p.m. from a passerby about a house fire in the 1300 block of Heaps Road.

Fire crews were able to contain the blaze within 40 minutes, but the house is considered a complete loss.

Officials say there was an estimated loss of $500,000 for the structure and an additional $250,000 in its contents.

The owners were not home at the time of the incident, but one dog died in the fire.

The homeowners are being assisted by family.

In:
• Harford County