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August 6, 2010 - Accidental Girdletree House Fire

Written by Matt Owens
Friday, 06 August 2010 20:13
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire on August 6, 2010. The fire was dispatched at approximately 7 am. Firefighters from the Girdletree, Stockton, Snow Hill, Greenbackville, and Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Companies responded to the incident. First arriving fire units reported fire showing from the roof area. The fire was located at 6618 Taylor Landing Road, Girdletree, Maryland in Worcester County. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately two hours and no injuries were reported. The dwelling is owned by Stephen and Annette Parker. The house was not occupied when the fire was discovered. The fire was caused by a lightning strike and is listed as accidental. Anyone with additional questions or comments should contact Chief Deputy Matt Owens at 410-632-5666 ext. 2 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

August 3, 2010 - Woods/Brush Fire in Berlin

Written by Matt Owens
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 09:52
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a woods and brush fire located on Newark Fire Road, Berlin, Maryland in Worcester County. The August 3, 2010 fire was dispatched at approximately 1:09 pm. First arriving fire units reported fire showing from a wooded area near the edge of the roadway. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately one hour conducting overhaul operations. The fire is listed as undetermined and the investigation is continuing. No injuries were reported. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 x 2 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

July 30, 2010 - Ocean Pines Vehicle Fire

Written by Matt Owens
Monday, 02 August 2010 08:55
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a vehicle fire at 19 Admiral Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland in Worcester County. The July 30, 2010 fire was dispatched at approximately 1:08 am. First arriving fire units reported nothing showing. Fire units advised the fire had been extinguished by Ocean Pines PD prior to their arrival. Firefighters from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Company conducted overhaul operations and remained on the scene for approximately one hour. The fire originated in the rear bed of a 2005 Chevy truck. The fire is listed as undetermined and the investigation is continuing. No injuries were reported. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 x 2 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

July 26, 2010 - Subject with Burn Injuries from West Ocean City

Written by Matt Owens
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 09:43
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a reported outdoor burn with burn injuries located at 11750 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland in Worcester County. Ocean City EMS was dispatched for a reported subject with burn injuries on July 26, 2010 at approximately 6 pm. Ocean City EMS reported a male subject with first and second degree burns to approximately 30% of his body. Maryland State Police Aviation was requested to transport the subject to John’s Hopkins Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore. Through the course of the investigation it was determined the subject was attempting to ignite a burn pile with the use of gasoline. The gasoline ignited causing a flash fire which caused the burn injuries. The fire is listed as accidental. Anyone with additional questions is asked to contact Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 x 2 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

July 23, 2010 - Lumbermill Fire in Snow Hill

Written by Matt Owens
Friday, 23 July 2010 13:02
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a reported vehicle fire with exposure to a structure at 6781 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, Maryland in Worcester County. The July 23, 2010 fire was dispatched at approximately 12:19 pm. First arriving fire units reported fire showing from a frontend loader with extension to a nearby structure. Firefighters from the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company made an aggressive attack and quickly had the fire under control. The fire was located at Millville Lumber near a wood shaving operation. The business was not occupied at the time of the fire. The fire originated in the Caterpillar frontend loader, with extension to a nearby pole building. The fire is listed as accidental. No injuries were reported. Anyone with additional questions is asked to contact Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 x 2 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

July 22, 2010 - Outside Fire in Snow Hill Under Investigation

Written by Rodney Sharpley
Thursday, 22 July 2010 14:35
On July 22, 2010 the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office investigated an outside fire at 5429 Snow Hill Rd. Snow Hill, MD 21863. The fire occured between the hours of 10pm July 21st and 9am July 22nd. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Deputy Rodney Sharpley @ 410.632.5666 X3.

July 16, 2010 - Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted

Written by Jeff McMahon

Friday, 16 July 2010 07:40

The Outdoor Burn Ban that was imposed on July 7th has been cancelled. Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon cancelled the ban today, Friday, July 16, 2010. FM McMahon cautions residents and visitors the drought conditions continue and the fire danger level is still high and urges all citizens who conduct outdoor burnings, regardless of the type, the law requires all fires to be constantly attended from ignition to extinguishment. Precautions for having the proper tools and an ample water supply are also required.

FM McMahon stated, "Although there was a significant amount of rainfall during the previous week, the amount varied depending on the area of the County. A continued or similar dry weather pattern would force the burning ban to return".

For further information call the Fire Marshal's Office at 410.632.5666.

July 19, 2010 - Fire Sprinklers Save Snow Hill Apartment Complex

Written by Robert Korb, Jr.
Monday, 19 July 2010 11:10
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a fire in a multifamily apartment complex on Thursday July 15, 2010 at 11:40 PM. The Snow Hill Fire Department was dispatched to the Greenbrier Apartment Complex for a reported fire with water flow activation in unit 406. First arriving units found the apartment to be filled with smoke and reported all occupants had escaped safely. Upon further investigation crews located a fire in the bathroom which had been extinguished by the residential sprinkler system. The apartment was occupied by one adult and two children at the time of the fire. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was set by a 7 year old child playing with a lighter in the bathroom. No injuries were reported and fire department units remained on scene for approximately one hour for cleanup. Anyone with additional questions is asked to contact Deputy Robert Korb, Jr., CFI, CFPS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 410-632-5666 Ext. 4.

July 7, 2010 - Worcester County Places A Burn Ban In Effect

Written by Jeff McMahon
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 10:02
Effective immediately (July 7th), outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon issued the burning ban today, July 7, 2010 after dry weather and 12 outdoor wildfires occurred in Worcester County during the past 30 days. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, including campfires, bonfires, fireworks , leaf, brush, grass and trash burning and other similar methods of open incineration. The ban does not apply to public permitted fireworks displays with fire company personnel assisting or Assateague beach campfires. “Since the beginning of June, the County has experienced an increased number of brush, field and woods fires,” said McMahon. “These fires cause safety concerns for area residents and responding personnel.” The ban will remain in effect until the dry conditions dissipate. To View the Official Worcester County Press Release CLICK HERE.