Flames spread in the basement of an Edgewood townhouse last week causing $70,000 damage and claiming the life of a cat.
Around 1:09 a.m. James Wisner discovered the fire inside his townhouse in the 800 block of Olive Branch Court, according to deputy state fire marshals.
Fifty firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia, Abingdon and Bel Air Volunteer Fire Companies and Aberdeen Proving Ground fire department responded to the scene and controlled the fire within 10 minutes.
The fire began in the basement and while it was quickly contained, the fire caused about $50,000 damage to the home and $20,000 damage to what was inside it.
In addition to property damaged in the home, one cat lost its life due to the fire.
The fire is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Northeast Regional Office of the state fire marshal, 410-836-4844.