Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Vehicle, Fire Marshal Says

Molotov cocktails were thrown onto a vehicle and parking lot in Havre de Grace over the weekend, causing thousands of dollars in damage, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

A woman notified authorities that her in-law’s vehicle was ablaze in the 600 block of Warren Street at 4:38 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, the the fire marshal reported.

A four-door 2015 Chrysler 200 was on fire, according to the report.

It took 15 firefighters from the Susquehanna Hose Company approximately five minutes to bring the blaze under control, the report said. Havre de Grace police also responded to the scene.

There was a $25,000 loss as a result of the fire, which began in the exterior front part of the vehicle, according to the report.

The blaze was intentionally set, according to the fire marshal. Investigators said they found molotov cocktails on and around the car in the Monteville Taxi parking lot.

Anyone with information about the incident may contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 410-836-4844.

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