Severn Family Displaced After $60K House Fire

SEVERN, MD — A Severn family of three has been displaced after a fire damaged their house Saturday night, authorities say. Just before 10:30 p.m. firefighters were called to a blaze in the 8100 block of Quarterfield Road.

Firefighters found a fire in the living room of the home, which they quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation with damages estimated at $60,000 from fire damage in the living room and smoke damage throughout the home.

The home's residents, two adults and a child, were not in the house at the time of the fire. They have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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