Barn Fire Causes $50K Damage: Fire Marshal

A fire in a Carroll County barn caused an estimated $50,000 damage, according to the Maryland state fire marshal.

By Deb Belt, Patch Staff

Apr 20, 2026 10:40 am EDT

A fire in a Carroll County barn caused an estimated $50,000 damage, according to the Maryland state fire marshal. (Maryland State Fire Marshal)

FINKSBURG, MD — A fire in a Carroll County barn caused an estimated $50,000 damage, according to the Maryland state fire marshal.

The fire was reported by the resident shortly after noon Saturday at 993 Ridge Road in Finksburg.

The Reese Volunteer Fire Company battled the flames for an hour.

No injuries were reported.

The fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of the blaze.

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