UPDATE 7/19/2021: On Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 6:50 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to Quatman Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle fire.
Four firefighters from Bay District responded and found a vehicle smoldering on the side of Quatman Road.
The owner is unknown at this time. The vehicle is valued at $7,000.00
The vehicle was parked in a secluded area of Quatman Road and had burned for some time before being discovered by a passing motorist.
Preliminary investigation determined the fire started in the passenger compartment, the cause remains under investigation.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6831.
7/17/2021: On Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 6:50 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to Quatman Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle fire.
Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a Volkswagen sedan completely burnt and smoldering. They believe the vehicle was intentionally set ablaze.
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to the scene, and the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal was requested to continue the investigation.
No known injuries were reported.
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