Homeowners in Maryland set their home on fire while trying to get snakes out of the house
Piringer said snakes are an ongoing problem for this owner and previous tenants.
Piringer told CNN that the homeowner had been at the house a few hours earlier, but fortunately no one was there when the fire started. A passing neighbor saw the smoke and called 911.
Around 10 p.m., 75 firefighters were on the scene to fight the fire.
“There are no fire hydrants in the area,” Piringer said. “It’s not a problem because we’re used to it, but we have to transport by water tanker.”
It took firefighters several hours to bring the blaze under control, but it was not until the next morning that it was completely extinguished.
Piringer said the damage would amount to more than $1 million. The home was purchased recently for $1.8 million, according to public records.
The fire department treated the incident as an accident because there was no evidence or intent to start a fire.
Piringer recommends using other ways to combat their intrusion.
“There are animal services that can give and make recommendations, or pest control, or extermination,” says Piringer. “We recommend having professionals address any pest control issues to help maintain the situation.”
Since no one was home at the time, there were no injuries.
The condition of the snakes is unknown, but because the house was left in ruins, it is thought they no longer live there.
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