Hairdryer Suspected Of Sparking House Fire With $100K Damage: Official

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Four pets were rescued by neighbors and firefighters during a house fire that broke out Tuesday shortly after 1 p.m. at 309 Tanglewood Court in Joppa.

Twenty-five firefighters were on hand and took approximately 10 minutes to reign in the fire. The fire broke out in the bathroom, according to the fire department, and was contained there.

However, the entire home sustained significant smoke, soot and water damage. Estimated loss has been pegged at $100,000.

While the fire is under investigation, officials cannot rule out the failure of a hairdryer. Friends and family are assisting the owner, the fire department disclosed.