FINZEL: The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office reported that five family pets perished in an unintentional fire that occurred at a Finzel residence on Friday morning.
The animals, a dog and four bunnies, perished in the fire that damaged Autumn Ramsey’s house at 16792 National Pike to the tune of almost $50,000.
According to authorities, a wall outlet malfunctioned in the kitchen and set off the fire. It took around 40 volunteer firefighters, under the direction of the Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Department, five minutes to contain the fire.