Ridgely House Fire Displaces Three Residents

​A house fire in Caroline County Friday afternoon displaced three people, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.

Firefighters were called around 1:51 p.m. to a home in the 12000 block of Oakland Road in Ridgely. Crews from the Ridgely Volunteer Fire Department responded with 43 firefighters and brought the fire under control in about 45 minutes.

Officials say the fire started on the exterior of an attached garage at the one-story home. The exact cause remains under investigation.
No injuries were reported.

The fire caused an estimated $80,000 in damage to the structure and its contents.

Smoke alarms were present and activated, and additional alarms were provided to the occupants following the incident.
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The three displaced residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross.