FATAL TOWNHOUSE FIRE IN CHESAPEAKE BEACH UPDATED
CALVERT COUNTY (April 4, 2019) - Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded their origin and cause investigation. Based on the extensive damage to the structure, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, it has been confirmed that the fire originated on the exterior of the structure and is not considered suspicious.
The two bodies are still in the process of being identified. Once that information becomes available, it will be released. The Calvert County Sheriff's Office continues to work closely with the Office of the State Fire Marshal to bring this to a conclusion.
The State Fire Marshal, Brian Geraci reminds everyone to have an escape plan for their home. He also wants to remind everyone how IMPORTANT it is to PROPERLY DISCARD smoking materials.
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