trailer fire

Photo: Maryland State Fire Marshal

PARSONSBURG, Md.- A fire is under investigation after it caused about $30,000 in damage to a Parsonsburg trailer late Saturday night.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire broke out shortly after 11 p.m. inside an 8-foot by 16-foot enclosed trailer located at 7427 Blueberry Lane. 

A passerby noticed the fire and called 911.

It took 25 firefighters from the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department about 30 minutes to get the fire under control.

The fire caused an estimated $10,000 in damage to the structure, and another $20,000 in damage to the contents inside the trailer.

The fire also extended into a 20-foot by 40-foot wood frame storage building, causing an additional estimated $40,000 in damage to the structure and contents.

The cause of the fire is not known and remains under investigation. 

Anyone with information in reference to this incident is asked to contact the Lower Eastern Region Office of the State Fire Marshal at 410-713-3780.