WORTON, MD — A car fire on Thursday afternoon resulted in considerable financial loss but no injuries. The incident occurred at 1:55 PM at 25629 West Hill Road, involving a 2014 Kia Sorento owned by Faylyn Hopkins.
The Betterton Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene where 18 firefighters managed to control the blaze within 20 minutes.
The fire originated in the engine compartment of the vehicle, with an estimated damage to the structure and contents amounting to $8,800. The preliminary investigation suggests an accidental cause due to an unspecified failure within the engine compartment.