DELMAR, Md. — A fire at a mulch and pallet business in Delmar caused an estimated $400,000 in damage Tuesday morning, prompting a multi-department response. The fire started around 11:39 a.m. at Kings Mulch and Pallets on Foskey Lane. When firefighters arrived,… The post Fire Causes $400K in Damage at Delmar Business appeared first on TV Delmarva .
DELMAR, Md. — A fire at a mulch and pallet business in Delmar caused an estimated $400,000 in damage Tuesday morning, prompting a multi-department response. The fire started around 11:39 a.m. at Kings Mulch and Pallets on Foskey Lane. When firefighters arrived, a 50-by-120-foot metal and wood-framed pole building was already burning, along with a trailer and numerous wooden pallets. The structure lacked working smoke detectors and sprinklers, according to fire officials. About 25 firefighters from several departments brought the blaze under control within 30 minutes and remained at the scene for roughly two hours to handle hot spots. Structural damage is estimated at $260,000, with an additional $120,000 in losses to contents. Employees discovered the fire, though no one was reported injured. The cause remains under investigation, but officials are looking into whether active sawing operations on wooden pallets inside the building may have contributed to the ignition. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is leading the investigation. No charges or violations have been reported at this time.
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