Worcester County Fire Marshal

The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office investigated a fire on a deck located at 686 Ocean Parkway in Berlin, Maryland. The fire was reported to the Ocean Pines Police Department around 6pm by the occupant of the house Gary Michael Tucker. Tucker advised he came home and found a fire on the deck and extinguished it. The fire department was never summoned. The home is owned by Anthony and Velerie Indge. The Fire Marshal's Office assisted the Ocean Pines Police Department who are handling the incident. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Ocean Pines Police Department at 410-641-7747.

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a reported residential structure fire located at 80 Quarter Staff Place, Ocean Pines, Maryland in Worcester County.  On October 14, 2012 an occupant of the dwelling reported a kitchen fire at approximately 8 pm.  The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Company, assisted by the Showell Volunteer Fire Company, responded and upon their arrival observed a 1 ½ story residential dwelling with nothing showing.  Upon entering the dwelling, firefighters reported smoke in the kitchen area.  It was later learned there was a pot of grease on fire which was removed by one of the occupants of the dwelling prior to the arrival of the fire department.  All occupants of the dwelling were able to exit the building prior to the arrival of the fire service.  One of the occupants suffered minor burn injuries to his hand while attempting to carry the burning pot of grease to the exterior of the dwelling.  The fire originated in the kitchen and was caused by unattended cooking.  Anyone with additional questions is asked to contact Chief Deputy Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Unattended cooking is by far the leading cause of cooking fires. In half of the cooking fires that began with cooking materials, including food, cooking oil, fat, grease or similar substances were first ignited.   Suggestions; Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, broiling or grilling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short time, turn off the stove.  If you are simmering, baking, roasting or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking (NFPA Material).

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a commercial structure fire located at 12505 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland in Worcester County.  On October 5, 2012 a fire was reported at Waterman’s Seafood at approximately 6:45 pm.  The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, assisted by the Berlin, Showell, Ocean Pines and Bishopville Volunteer Fire Companies, responded and upon their arrival observed a 2 ½ story commercial building with fire extending from the roof area.  Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately 4 hours suppressing the fire and conducting overhaul operations.  Ocean Gateway, in the area of the fire, was shut down in both the east and west bound directions for several hours to set up a water supply.  The restaurant was occupied at the time the fire was discovered.  All occupants were able to exit the building prior to the arrival of the fire service with no injuries reported.  The fire originated in a second floor attic area and was caused by a faulty electrical circuit.  The fire remains under investigation and anyone with additional information is asked to contact Chief Deputy Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .