A early morning fire on Sunday caused extensive damage to an East Avenue rowhouse, according to Hagerstown Fire Chief Richard Hopkins.
The fire started at 133 East Ave. around 1:27 a.m. and is believed to have ignited in the front of the home, he said.
No one was at home at the time, he said. Fire Marshal Tom Brown is investigating the cause of the fire, he said.
Hopkins said the fire did heavy damage to the first floor of home and less severe damage to the second story.