Discarded Cigarette Sparks Deck Fire At Aberdeen Home: State Fire Marshal

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — An Aberdeen split-level home caught on fire March 6 shortly after 8:30 p.m.

Located at 1904 Perryman Rd. in Aberdeen, the home sustained a loss and damages of $125,000. More than two dozen Aberdeen Fire Department firefighters battled the blaze that was discovered by a neighbor.

According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office, a discarded cigarette onto the back deck of the home sparked the fire, which was contained mostly to the exterior with some damage occurring to the inside of the home.

A woman and a four-year-old child have been displaced and are being assisted by family.