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May 21, 2013 - Residential Structure Fire in Pocomoke |
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Written by Robert Korb, Jr.
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 The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office investigated a residential structure fire at 606 9th Street in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Pocomoke and Stockton fire units were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 19:37. Upon arrival crews observed fire and smoke showing from a single story residence. Crews quickly contained the fire and an investigation showed a fire originated in the kitchen due to unattended cooking. The home was occupied by one adult and two children at the time of the fire, all were displaced. The American Red Cross was requested to assist with temporary housing. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was determined as accidental.
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May 20, 2013 - Residential Structure Fire in Ocean Pines |
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Written by Robert Korb, Jr.
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 The Ocean Pines, Showell Fire and Berlin Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a residential structure fire located at 59 High Sheriff Trail in Ocean Pines at 5:58 PM. Upon arrival crews observed a single story wood frame residence with smoke showing from the eaves. Initial reports were that a subject may have been trapped in the residence. Searches resulted in persons home at the time of the fire but a dog and two cats were rescued from the residence. An investigation showed a fire originated in the crawl space under the home from a malfunctioning powered ventilation fan. The cause of the fire is determined as accidental. No injuries were reported. Crews remained on scene for approximately 1.5 hours.
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May 21, 2013 - Hazmat Incident in Berlin |
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Written by Robert Korb, Jr.
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 The Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team assisted the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company with a motor vehicle accident involving a hazardous material. The incident occurred at 9:10 AM in the median near the intersection of Worcester Highway and Deer Park Road. First units on scene observed a vehicle off the roadway in the median leaking a chemical from the trailer it was towing. Upon the arrival of the hazardous materials response team crews observed 80+ gallons of hydrochloric acid solution in the trailer and vehicle with several containers leaking. Hazmat crews isolated the leak and rendered the situation safe. Total time on scene was approximately 2 hours. One injury to the vehicle operator was reported.
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May 9, 2013 - Residential Structure Fire Causes Minor Damage |
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Written by Rodney Sharpley
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Friday, 10 May 2013 15:18 |
 On 05/09/2013 at approximately 14:59 hrs Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. assisted by Girdletree Vol. Fire Co. and Stockton Vol. Fire Co. responded to a reported residential structure fire located at 2703 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. The residence is owned by Jerone Scruggs and occupied by he and his mother Christina Scruggs. First arriving units advised smoke showing from side “D” of the structure. Fire personnel placed situation under control after approximately 30 minutes on scene. An investigation into the origin and cause of the fire was conducted by the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office indicated a faulty osculating fan. The fire is considered accidental in nature. Anyone needing further information is asked to contact Deputy Fire Marshal Rodney Sharpley Sr at 410.632.5666 or
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May 12, 2013 - West Ocean City Townhouse Fire |
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Written by Matt Owens
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 07:08 |
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 On May 12, 2013 the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a reported townhouse fire located at 9737 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, Maryland in Worcester County. The fire was reported at approximately 1 pm. The Ocean City and Berlin Volunteer Fire Companies responded and quickly contained the fire. First arriving fire units reported smoke showing from a 2 ½ story multi-residential structure. The townhouse was occupied at the time the fire was discovered. The occupants, Corrine Banks and her 8 year old daughter Summer, were alerted to the fire by an activated smoke alarm. The occupants escaped and called 91 to report the fire. The townhouse involved in the fire is owned by Ryan Intrieri. First arriving fire units discovered the fire had originated in the attic and had been controlled by the activation of one sprinkler head. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental and originated in the townhouse’s HVAC system. Anyone with additional questions is asked contact Chief Deputy Matt Owens at 410-632-5666 ext. 2 or
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April 27, 2013 - Snow Hill Woods Fire |
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Written by Matt Owens
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Monday, 29 April 2013 12:34 |
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 The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a woods fire located at 6828 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, Maryland in Worcester County. At approximately 10 pm on April 27, 2013 the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a reported woods fire at the above mentioned address. Upon their arrival, they observed three different fires in a wooded area located behind this address. The fires were extinguished and the Maryland State Forestry Department was contacted. The fires were ignited by “Chinese Lanterns” which were being utilized at a party next door, just to the south of this address. The “Chinese Lanterns” were ignited and let go, three of them landed in the woods, igniting the fire. “Chinese Lanterns” are illegal in the State of Maryland. Anyone with additional questions is asked to contact Chief Deputy Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 or by email at
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