A total of six people were taken to the hospital after a fire at a Dorchester County home on Friday, according to officials

Around 3:21AM, fire crews responded to a 3-story home at 1860 West Tedious Creek Road in Toddville. Maryland.

The six residents self-transported themselves to the University of Maryland Medical Center at Dorchester to be seen for smoke inhalation but were later released.

The fire originated in the third floor bedroom and was under control within 45 minutes, officials say.

Officials say the fire was accidental and due to the failure of Vape Lithium-Ion batteries being charged.

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