HAMPSTEAD, Md. — A busy 24 hours for the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company.
Two homes caught fire on back to back nights.
The first occurred Friday evening in the 1700 block of Brodbeck Road.
It took about 90 minutes for dozens of crew members from Carroll and Baltimore Counties to contain the scene. Firefighters from York County, Pennsylvania even responded to help.
In all, the fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage, leaving a family displaced.
Right now, the Red Cross is assisting them.
The cause remains under investigation.
Another fire was reported Saturday night in the 800 block of S. Main Street, at a 1940s-era church turned apartment building.
This one left behind approximately $200,000 in damage.
Flames were under control within an hour.
Like fire number one, the cause is under investigation.
"Our volunteers left everything—jobs, sleep, and families—to ensure our community remained protected," said Fire Chief Troy S. Hipsle. "Their commitment is the backbone of our department."
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