On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 6:54 p.m., 20 firefighters responded to the 12800 block of Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the unknown fire observed by a nearby resident through the woods.
Firefighters from Newburg arrived on the scene to find a 2012 Chrysler 300 sedan fully engulfed in flames with the fire spreading to the surrounding area.
The owner is identified as Brittany Brown, with the estimated loss of structure/contents valued at $6,500.00
Investigation determined the fire was the result of unknown person(s) intentionally igniting the exterior and interior passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was found abandoned along a power line access road off of Route 257 in Newburg, Charles County.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6820.
