The Anne Arundel County Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 800 block of Harbor View Terrace in Cape St. Claire just before 3:00pm this afternoon
On arrival, firefighters saw heavy fire from the deck of a two-story home on a narrow cul-de-sac. As lines were deployed, they also encountered heavy fire from the basement as well.
Engines were placed at a nearby boat ramp to draft water from Deep Creek, a tributary of the Magothy River, however the fire grew, and 30 minutes after arrival the department evacuated all firefighters from the home and mounted a purely external attack.
In the end, it took about 45 minutes to control the blaze.
There currently is no word on any injuries, a damage estimate, or a cause. However, the home appears to be a total loss.
This story will be updated with photos from the scene and additional information shortly.
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