Fire set outisde Landover Hills apartment building caused $200K in damage

A fire that was set outside an apartment building in Landover Hills, Maryland, early Monday caused $200,000 in damage.

Prince George’s County investigators ruled the fire incendiary and continue to investigate.

#PGFD Fire Investigators ruled a fire occurring this morning on the 4000 block of Warner Ave in Landover Hills to be incendiary. The fire was started outside of a multi-family dwelling & extended into building. Damage estimate set at $200K. The investigation is open & ongoing. pic.twitter.com/lGrhESjzfR

— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) August 30, 2021

Firefighters were on the scene of the fire in the 4000 block of Warner Avenue at the Verona at Landover Hills just after 4 a.m.

Flames engulfed all floors of the four-story garden apartment building.

No one was hurt, but the fire displaced 12 adults and four children.

Approx 4:01am #PGFD units were dispatched to the 4000 block of Warner Ave in Landover Hills for a reported structure fire. On scene crews found a 4-story multi-family dwelling w/fire showing on all floors. Primary searches negative. Fire is out. Crews remain operating on scene. pic.twitter.com/fujqxGazOO

— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) August 30, 2021