The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office said the blaze broke out shortly after 10 p.m. at Adams Publishing Group (APG) Media of Chesapeake LLC, located at 29088 Airpark Drive.
It took 42 firefighters from the Easton Volunteer Fire Department and assisting companies approximately an hour to get the fire under control.
The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage to the structure and another $450,000 in damage to its contents. There were no reported injuries.
The building’s smoke alarm was present and activated. Additionally, its fire alarm and fire sprinkler system were present and activated.
Deputy state fire marshals said the fire was contained to the exterior loading dock area of the commercial building. Several employees were working inside of the building at the time of the fire, who were able to evacuate the building after the fire alarm activation.
Anyone with information pertaining to the fire is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Upper Eastern Region Office at 410-822-7609.
