WALDORF, Md. (WUSA) -- A fire on Tuesday in Waldorf was caused when a four-year-old child set a mattress on fire, says the fire marshal's office.
According to authorities, the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 3200 block of Indian King Court on Tuesday afternoon. Forty six firefighters got the fire under control in about 15 mintues.
The State Fire Marshal's Office determined that the child, a family member, had ignited the mattress in the bedroom. Major damage was caused to the house due to the fire. Officials estimate that there was $90,000 worth of damage to the house itself (and approximately $10,000 worth of damage to the contents of the house).
No one was hurt during the fire but the family was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross.
According to authorities, the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 3200 block of Indian King Court on Tuesday afternoon. Forty six firefighters got the fire under control in about 15 mintues.
The State Fire Marshal's Office determined that the child, a family member, had ignited the mattress in the bedroom. Major damage was caused to the house due to the fire. Officials estimate that there was $90,000 worth of damage to the house itself (and approximately $10,000 worth of damage to the contents of the house).
No one was hurt during the fire but the family was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross.