Arundel townhouse fire likely caused by unattended grill

Firefighters took 45 minutes to get blaze under control

A fire likely caused by an unattended grill caused $50,000 worth of damage to a three-story townhouse in Harmans, fire officials said.

The fire in the 1300 block of Hill Born Drive started around 5:30 p.m., according to Lt. Cliff Kooser of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. A preliminary investigation shows the fire was accidental, he said. The fire also caused an estimated $25,000 worth of damage to an adjoining townhouse.

It took firefighters 45 minutes to get the fire under control. Firefighters were rotated in shifts due to the extreme heat, Kooser said.

No injuries were reported, he said. The American Red Cross is assisting two adults and two children affected by the fire.

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