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Lightning, Likely Cause of Cambridge Fire

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CAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) - Fire officials say a lightning strike may have sparked a fire that heavily damaged an American Legion post in Cambridge.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal said in a news release that the fire was reported about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Dorchester Post 91 by a passer-by. Officials say everyone in the building got out safely.

Some 50 firefighters battled the blaze in the 12,000-square-foot building. The fire was brought under control after about two hours.

Fire officials estimate the damage at more than $900,000. Investigators say the fire originated above the main banquet hall and was likely caused by a lightning strike.

Don Rush is the News Director at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.