Authorities are investigating fires in two separate buildings at the Springfield Hospital Center as arson.
Authorities investigate fires at two vacant Springfield Hospital Center buildings in Sykesville as arson
The incident happened in Sykesville Saturday morning.
According to the Marykand State Fire Marshal, the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department and several surrounding departments arrived at the scene just before 8am.
Once there, fire crews saw two buildings on fire, one at 1121 2nd St. and 1123 2nd St.
At the time, both buildings, which are property of the Maryland Department of Health, were vacant.
Investigators are trying to see if anyone witnessed anything out of the ordinary just after 7:30 in the morning on Saturday and they're reviewing surveillance video from the area to try to come up with a suspect.
“Is this a possibility that could escalate? That’s one of the things we don’t want to happen, because there are several vacant, historic structures on that property so we certainly want to go… we want to locate this person that’s responsible so it’s still a very active and ongoing investigation,” said Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire.
Anyone with information is asked to call 410-386-3050. We will provide updates as we receive more information.
