HARFORD COUNTY — A Harford County fire leaves four adults displaced and one cat presumed dead according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
Around 4:20pm on Sunday, Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, along with several other fire departments, were battling flames at a home in the 3700 block of Hilltop Drive.
Investigation from the State Fire Marshal revealed the home, along with residents in the area, had lost power because of Saturday's storms.
The homeowners left their backup generator running after they left the house.
Authorities say the mother of the homeowner was in the house and unaware of the fire. A neighbor called the homeowner and 911.
The homeowner then called the mother, telling her to get out of the house. The mother attempted to find the family cat but was unsuccessful as smoke began filling the home. She left as the fire quickly spread throughout the building.
There were no reported injuries. Investigators consider the home and nearly all of the contents a complete loss.
The family is being assisted by friends and family.
