Chimney Sparks Attic Fire In Edgewood Home

EDGEWOOD, MD — A chimney fire spread to a home's attic Saturday night, causing upwards of $200,000 in damage and loss of contents.

The fire broke out around 9:39 p.m. at a two-story, single family home located in the 3400 block of Albantowne Way. Around 46 firefighters from Abingdon Fire Company and Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company battled the blaze, which took 20 minutes to control.

According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office, the owners were enjoying a fire in their fireplace, but heard a sudden popping sound followed by smoke. As the owner was checking on the situation, a neighbor across the street saw heavy fire at the top of the chimney where it quickly spread to the attic.

Two adults have been displaced are being helped by the Harford County Disaster Assistance and the Red Cross.