Officials: Fire was started by arson

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is asking for your help to solve an arson that caused $125,000 worth of damage to a building. 

 

The arson fire happened in the 2600 block of Mountain Road in Pasadena on January 21 between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m.

 

Officials say the structure site close to Mountain Road and is owned by the Daugherty Funeral Home. A passerby spotted smoke and fire coming from the building and called 911. 

 

The fire caused an estimated $125,000 worth of damage, but was quickly extinguished. The fire has been deeemed incendiary in nature. 

 

There were no reported injuries in the fire. 

 

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Fire Department at 410-222-TIPS or email arsontip@aacounty.org.