Fire Destroys SUV in Bel Air, Cause Under Investigation: Fire Marshal

BEL AIR, MD — Investigators are working to determine what caused the fire that destroyed a man's vehicle Friday morning in Bel Air.

The vehicle owner was in the 1200 block of Saint Francis Road when he heard the car alarm sounding and saw heavy smoke coming from inside his 2009 Nissan Rogue, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

The fire was reported at 11:45 a.m. After the owner attempted to put it out with a garden hose and fire extinguishers, officials said 10 firefighters brought the blaze under control within five minutes.

There was $10,000 in damage to the vehicle, which was considered a total loss, according to the fire marshal.

While the fire was contained to the dash area, officials said the amount of smoke, heat and soot damage rendered the vehicle un-drivable.

The fire marshal said the blaze began in the area of the fuse box, and the cause is still under investigation.

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