By: David M. Higgins II

Hollywood, MD- The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a garage fire that occurred on July 26, 2019, around 9:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s County 9-1-1 was alerted to the fire by a neighbor calling in. The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department responded with forty-eight personnel and had the blaze under control in about 10 minutes.

Image courtesy of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department

The Fire Marshal lists the cause and area of origin as”under investigation”. The estimated loss is $20,000.00 in structure, $10,000.00 in contents, and $8,000.00 for a vehicle.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6820.

David M. Higgins II is an award-winning journalist passionate about uncovering the truth and telling compelling stories. Born in Baltimore and raised in Southern Maryland, he has lived in several East...