On July 19, 2013, a fire at 6:16 am on Chapman’s Landing Road in Indian Head, alerted the homeowner to the fire, after she heard a loud noise coming from the wall of her bedroom. After alerting the entire family, everyone exited the house safely. Potomac Heights VFD, Indian Head VFD, Bryans Road VFD, Marbury VFD and Indian Head Naval Station Fire Department responded. There was a smoke alarm present and was activated. The fire damage was limited to the bedroom, where the fire originated. The preliminary cause has been listed as accidental. However, the family was displaced and is being assisted by other family and friends. The estimated loss to the one story single family dwelling is $30,000 and $5,000 to the contents. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820
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