STATE FIRE MARSHAL INVESTIGATING GARAGE FIRE

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a garage fire at 45 Front Street in Lonaconing on Tuesday. The estimated loss to the building and its contents was set at $50,000; it is considered a total loss. The fire was discovered by the resident there, who had been burning cardboard in a stove. He went inside and another resident saw smoke coming from the garage. Upon arrival, firefighters from the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Department found the garage to be fully involved.