Preston House Fire

A wood framed, single story family home on Butler Road was damaged in a fire Friday morning. Courtesy Maryland State Fire Marshal.

PRESTON, Md. - A house fire Friday morning in Dorchester County was caused by an electrical circuit failure in the living room, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.

The fire occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Butler Road. It was discovered by someone in the home, though an investigation into the fire reveals that smoke alarms did not function.

Damage is estimated at $60,000 for the building and $25,000 for belongings inside. About 35 firefighters were on the scene for about 35 minutes.

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