Just after 9:00 pm on Friday, July 25th, Carroll County 911 received calls reporting a possible shed fire on Georgia Avenue in Gamber. As crews from Gamber and Sykesville went en route, additional information was received reporting the fire was spreading to the house. As Engine 134 turned onto Georgia Avenue, fire could be seen from the rear of the single family house and the assignment was upgraded to a full box assignment, bringing additional equipment and personnel to the scene. Crews pulled a handline into the house and a second line to the rear of the dwelling. Crews were able to contain the fire to the area of origin.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

No working smoke alarms were present at the time of the fire. We would like to remind everyone to check your smoke alarms to ensure they are updated and operating properly. Both hard wired and battery-only smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.