FROSTBURG, MD. (May 25, 2014) – A Team of Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded an origin and cause investigation at the scene of a two alarm fire which was reported around 9:00 A.M. this morning. The fire was reported at 157 E. Main Street, Frostburg. The building involved is a two story masonry and wood framed commercial structure. The first floor was known as “The Dawg House” formally Duncan’s Bar & Grill. The two apartments on the second floor were occupied at the time of the fire. The fire was discovered by a second floor occupant when smoke was witnessed coming from the first floor business. The fire brought 82 firefighters from fourteen fire departments to the scene. Fire departments responded from Allegany, Garrett and Mineral County West Virginia. The fire was placed under control by Incident Command after one hour. The interior of the first floor business has been determined to be the origin of the fire. The cause has been determined to be accidental as a result of overloaded wiring running kitchen appliances. The business suffered significant damage and is estimated to be $200,000.00 dollars in losses. The occupants of the second floor apartments have been temporarily displaced. The business was not open at the time of the fire and no injuries have been reported. - See more at: wcbcradio/?p=14557#sthash.4LIqzqf4.dpuf
Posted on: Sun, 25 May 2014 19:28:49 +0000