Buontempo Home Hit By Fire In Bel Air, Officials Say

BEL AIR, MD - One person was injured in a fire that broke out Thursday night at a Bel Air restaurateur's home.

The residence in the 400 block of Viola Court belongs to Christine and Renato Buontempo, who co-owns Buontempo Brothers Pizza and Main Street Tower.

The two-story home was the scene of a garage fire, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

At 5:47 p.m., Christine Buontempo and four other family members noticed the dogs barking at the garage, so she went to check and found heavy smoke upon opening the door, officials said. She closed the door, which contained the fire.

As a result of closing the door, Christine Buontempo sustained minor burns to her arm and was treated at the scene by medics, though authorities said she refused transport.

Officials said it took 25 firefighters, including crews from Bel Air, approximately 10 minutes to control the blaze.

There was $25,000 in structural damage, while the fire marshal estimated $25,000 worth of items were lost as well.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Pictures courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.