Charles County fire investigators are looking into the cause of a vehicle fire that broke out Sunday morning in front of a home in Waldorf, though officials say the blaze appears to have been accidental.
The fire was reported around 11:20 a.m. at a residence in the 11700 block of Sunset Ridge Place, according to a notice of investigation. The homeowner discovered the fire, which started in the passenger compartment of an SUV parked outside the occupied home. Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded with four firefighters and brought the fire under control within 10 minutes.
No injuries were reported, and no one was displaced. Investigators estimated the loss at $12,000. The exact cause remains under investigation, though officials described the fire as accidental in nature.
Anyone with information is asked to call 410-414-3600.
