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September 1, 2010 - Vehicle Damaged by Fire While Owner Shops |
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Written by Rodney K Sharpley Sr
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 15:03 |
 On September 1, 2010 the Worcester County Fire Marshal responded to 2146 Old Snow Hill Rd, in the area of CATO Fashions, to assist the fire department with a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival initial reports indicated heavy smoke in the passenger compartment. Fire personnel attempted the vehicle doors and found them secure. Access was made by breeching the driver's side window. The vehicle is owned by William Hutchinson and was operated by Kevin Hutchinson both of Ellicott City, MD. A fire investigation has revealed cause of the fire as a fault in the drivers side door power window controls. Anyone with questions or concerns are requested to contact Deputy Fire Marshal R. Sharpley Sr at 410.632.5666 |
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Agust 31, 2010 - Ocean Pines Home SAVED by Residential Sprinkler System |
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Written by Matt Owens
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 13:19 |
 The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire on August 31, 2010. The fire was reported at approximately 1 pm by occupants of the dwelling involved in the fire. First arriving fire units reported nothing showing from a single-story residential dwelling. Firefighters from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Company used a portable water based fire extinguisher to complete the extinguishment of a kitchen fire. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately 30 minutes. The dwelling was occupied at the time the fire was discovered by Redozyo Valenevela Mata and his infant daughter. All occupants were able to escape and no injuries were reported. The dwelling involved in the fire is located at 27 Quarter Staff Place, Ocean Pines, Maryland in Worcester County. The fire ignited in a pot on the stove containing cooking grease. The pot was left unattended when the fire erupted. A single sprinkler head from a limited area residential sprinkler system activated and controlled the fire until the arrival of the fire service. The fire caused minor damage to the kitchen. Due to this limited damage, the occupants were not displaced. The fire is listed as accidental. Anyone with additional questions or comments should contact Chief Deputy Matt Owens at 410-632-5666 ext. 2 or
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TODAY - COUNTY BURN BAN STATUS |
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Written by Jeff McMahon
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Friday, 23 July 2010 11:16 |
 Presently at this time Worcester County does NOT have a burn ban in effect. The continued dry weather has certainly had an impact on the local environment. The Fire Marshal’s Office and the County’s Environmental Programs Division are presently reviewing the situation. At a minimum outside burning is discouraged. County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon encourages County residents and visitors to reframe from outside burning. |
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August 25, 2010 - Public Hearing Scheduled for Residential Fire Sprinklers |
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Written by Jeff McMahon
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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:42 |
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"Worcester County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Residential Fire Sprinklers" The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the IRC, International Residential Code's, adoption of the 2010 Maryland Building Performace Standard for all new single and duplex homes, townhouses, apartements and condos to be built with residential fire sprinklers systems. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:40AM at the Government Office Building, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon prepared an informational letter addressed to the County's Fire Service. Click Read More to see the letter. FM McMahon is a strong proponent of residential fire sprinklers. As a voting member of the ICC, FM McMahon supported the IRC's call to save lives and property by requiring residential fire sprinklers in all newly construction homes. FM McMahon stated, "Residential Fire Sprinklers save lives, period! There are many myths about fire sprinklers and I hope to educate as many people as I can to the turths about residential fire sprinklers." |
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August 15, 2010 - Berlin House Fire |
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Written by Matt Owens
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Sunday, 15 August 2010 23:05 |
 The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire on August 15, 2010. The fire was reported at approximately 9 pm by occupants of the dwelling involved in the fire. First arriving fire units reported fire showing from the second floor of a two-story residential dwelling. Firefighters from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company made an aggressive interior attack and quickly controlled the fire. The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Company also responded and assisted with the fire. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately 2 hours. The dwelling was occupied at the time the fire was discovered. All occupants were able to escape and no injuries were reported. The Red Cross was on the scene and assisting the occupants. The dwelling involved in the fire is owned by Matthew Kee Jr. and is located at 206 Railroad Ave Extended, Berlin, Maryland in Worcester County. The fire ignited near a window air conditioner unit. The fire is listed as accidental. Anyone with additional questions or comments should contact Chief Deputy Matt Owens at 410-632-5666 ext. 2 or
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August 10, 2010 - Hazmat Response at Assateague State Park |
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Written by Jeff McMahon
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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 13:08 |
 The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office was alerted to respond with the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department on a reported chlorine leak at the Assateague State Park at 9:03 AM on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. The Fire Marshal's Office activated the Special Hazards Response Team Hazmat 1 to assist with the mitigation of the incident. It was determined a 150 pound chlorine cylinder used for water treatment was leaking from the value. A leak kit from the County's Hazmat 1 Truck was used to stop the leak. No injuries were reported. |
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August 13 - 15, 2010 - Worcester County Fair |
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Written by Jeff McMahon
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Friday, 13 August 2010 11:03 |
 The Fire Marshal's Office will be out at the Worcester County Fair at Byrd Park in Snow Hill this weekend. The Fire Marshal's Office and the Worcester County Special Hazards Team has the spill trailer on display. In previous years, Hazmat 1, the County's hazmat response truck and decon trailer have been displayed. If you stop by the fair, come see us too. We have Fire Prevention Materials and would like to explain the FMO's roles in the County's Hazmat mitigation. |
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August 9, 2010 - Accidental House Fire in Snow Hill |
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Written by Matt Owens
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Monday, 09 August 2010 10:23 |
 The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire on August 9, 2010. The fire was dispatched at approximately 8 am. Firefighters from the Snow Hill and Girdletree Volunteer Fire Companies responded to the incident. First arriving fire units reported smoke showing from the garage of a 1 ½ story residential dwelling. The fire was located at 4108 Red House Road, Snow Hill, Maryland in Worcester County. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately one hour assisting with smoke removal. The dwelling is owned by Brooks and Carrie Phillips. The fire originated in the garage and was caused by a malfunctioning battery charger. The fire is listed as accidental. Anyone with additional questions or comments should contact Chief Deputy Matt Owens at 410-632-5666 ext. 2 or
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