ELKTON, Md. — A massive fire in Elkton caused $2 million worth of damage to a popular bar Friday morning. Rookies Hilltop Inn on Hilltop Road caught fire, and crews from multiple counties, including Pennsylvania and Delaware, were called to the scene.
Shortly after midnight, firefighters were called to the restaurant for a fire in the basement. The Deputy State Fire Marhsals determined it was caused by an electrical fault in the basement panel.
About 4 hours after the scene was cleared, firefighters were called back as the fire reignited. That was around 7 a.m. and it quickly escalated to four alarms.
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Investigators confirmed the restaurant did not have smoke alarms, sprinklers, or a fire alarm system.
The bar posted about the fire on its Facebook page, saying that it will post updates.
Community members are posting about how devastated they are over this fire and hope the business will rebuild.
Multiple bands who have played the venue before are also posting about the fire.
The bar on Hilltop Road in Elkton is known for live music and dancing.
