Crime & Safety
Chimney Fire Causes $100K In Damages In Prince George's County
A damaged chimney started a fire that caused $100,000 of damage at a Lanham home Monday night, officials said.
LANHAM, MD — A damaged chimney started a fire that caused $100,000 of damage at a Lanham home Monday night, Prince George's County Fire/EMS officials said.
Firefighters responded to the report of a fire in the 9200 block of McHenry Ln. and saw fire coming through the roof of the two-story single-family home.
The family—five adults and two children—made it out of the home safely, officials said. No residents or firefighters were injured.
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Chief Spokesperson Mark Brady said a damaged chimney allowed extension to the attic area of the house, eventually burning through the roof.
Officials urge residents to review the following safety tips:
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- Have your chimney checked every year by a qualified chimney professional.
- Burn only well-seasoned hardwoods.
- Install a chimney cap.
- Install a carbon monoxide detector.
- Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner.
- Have your chimney checked for damage inside and out following a violent storm, earthquake, flood or lighting strike.
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