EASTON, Md. — The Easton Family YMCA endured two fires on Saturday, one that was potentially set intentionally.
Fire number one occurred before 12:30pm in a second floor storage area.
According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office someone "ignited a small pile of party supplies."
This reportedly set off the building's fire alarm and sprinkler system.
Firefighters had things under control within an hour.
The fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damage.
Crews from the Easton Volunteer Fire Department were called to the building a second time, just after 5:30pm.
This time fire broke out on the roof, out of the sprinkler system's reach.
Investigators ruled out any relation to the first fire.
They believe the second fire was accidental, due to a mechanical failure with the air handler.
Damage for that is estimated around $30,000.
Luckily there were no injuries in either incident.
"The events of Saturday were traumatic for myself, staff and the community at large, however, the coordinated community response served as a great reminder of the importance of the YMCA," said YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO, Robbie Gill. "The Y has been around for 168 years, so it’s an institution in the community that serves one in three people, and it’s wonderful to see so many people care for it at that level."
The YMCA reopened all facilities Sunday, with exception to the racquetball court which was drenched by the sprinkler system.
Anyone with information on the first fire is asked to call the Fire Marshal at 410-819-3500.
