Heat Lamp Blamed for Sudlersville House Fire

An accidental fire caused by a heat lamp used for baby chicks displaced a family in Queen Anne’s County on the morning of Saturday, April 4th according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Firefighters responded around 10:53 a.m. to a two-story home in the 200 block of North Church Street in Sudlersville. Officials say the fire was discovered by members of the Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company, whose station is located directly across the street from the home.

About 30 firefighters responded and brought the blaze under control in approximately 15 minutes.

No injuries were reported, but two adults and four children were displaced by the fire.
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Investigators say the fire started inside the home and was accidental, caused by a heat lamp that was being used to keep baby chicks warm inside the residence.
Damage to the structure is estimated at $75,000, with an additional $25,000 in damage to contents. Officials say smoke alarms were present and activated during the fire.