Garage Fire Intentionally Set Causing $100K Damage: Official

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The State Fire Marshals Office has determined that a garage was intentionally set on fire Wednesday shortly before 4 a.m. at 343 Carter Street in Aberdeen.

The one-car garage with an attached shed was destroyed and a 2004 Volvo inside was burned. According to the Aberdeen Fire Department, a neighbor's garage and vehicle also was damaged in the fire.

There were no injuries reported and the fire department estimates damages at $100,000, a total loss. The fire department disclosed that the blaze was discovered by a neighbor and deputy state fire marshals recovered evidence of a suspect trespassing on the property. Investigators were assisted by K9 Kachina, according to the fire department.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Northeast Regional Tipline at 410-386-3050.