NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 08/24/2026

Time: 2:04 a.m.

Location / Address: 867 Biddle Street, Chesapeake City, Cecil County

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single-family residence

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $200,000.00     Contents: $100,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present and Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not Present

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Volunteer Fire Company of Chesapeake City

# of Alarms: 1     # of Firefighters: 30

Time to Control: 45 minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Bedroom

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: Five (5) occupants displaced, being assisted by family.

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