BEL AIR, Md. — More information continues to come in about a massive house fire in Bel Air Wednesday night.
It happened around 8:15pm on Woodhome Drive.
That's when a neighbor called 911, reporting a van ramming into a home.
Investigators determined the van struck a gas meter causing the engine to ignite and fire to spread all throughout the home.
The van driver, identified as 27-year-old Joseph Pollard, fled the scene but turned himself into police overnight.
We're told Pollard lives in the neighborhood.
So far there is no indication he targeted or intended to hit the home.
For now Pollard faces a series of traffic charges, including leaving the scene of a crash.
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The homeowner was away at the time, unfortunately two dogs were there and died.
A gas leak caused by the crash initially forced area residents to evacuate their homes.
Crews were able to contain the spread, allowing for families to return home a short time later.
Overall it's estimated the fire caused more than half-a-million in damage.
