Maryland Duplex Fire Was Set; Firefighter Burned

Dec. 7, 2010
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Fire officials said a blaze that destroyed a duplex in Hagerstown, injuring a firefighter, was intentionally set. The Hagerstown City Fire Marshal's Office is asking for the public's help in getting information on Saturday's fire. The two-alarm fire was reported about 6:30 a.m. on Concord Street. The seven people who lived in the duplex escaped without injury. Officials said working smoke alarms gave the residents time to flee.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. --

Fire officials said a blaze that destroyed a duplex in Hagerstown, injuring a firefighter, was intentionally set.

The Hagerstown City Fire Marshal's Office is asking for the public's help in getting information on Saturday's fire.

The two-alarm fire was reported about 6:30 a.m. on Concord Street. The seven people who lived in the duplex escaped without injury. Officials said working smoke alarms gave the residents time to flee.

A firefighter suffered a minor burn in the blaze. Three cats died in the fire; two others were rescued.

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