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June 24, 2010 - Molotov Cocktail Causes Outside Fire in Berlin

Written by Matt Owens
Thursday, 24 June 2010 13:17
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a reported outside fire at 10401 Trappe Road, Berlin, Maryland in Worcester County. The June 24, 2010 fire was dispatched at approximately 1:36 am. First arriving fire units reported fire showing in the middle of the roadway. Fire units on the scene advised the fire was small in size and eventually self-extinguished. The investigation revealed several pieces of soot covered glass along with a burnt piece of cloth discovered in this same area. The fire was determined to have been caused by the use of a “Molotov Cocktail.” No injuries were reported. Anyone with any 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 .

June 20, 2010 - Commercial Building Fire in Ocean City

Written by Matt Owens
Monday, 21 June 2010 09:33
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has investigated a commercial building fire at Waterman’s Seafood located at 12505 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland in Worcester County. The June 20, 2010 fire was dispatched at approximately 2:13 pm by Ocean City Communications. First arriving fire units reported smoke in the building from a dryer fire. The fire was contained to the dryer with no extension into the building. Ocean City EMS treated several occupants of the building on the scene for smoke inhalation but all refused to be transported to the hospital. Waterman’s Seafood was reopened for business approximately an hour after the fire. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental and was caused by a malfunctioning clothes dryer. Anyone with any 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 .

June 17, 2010 - Kitchen Fire with Burn Injuries in West Ocean City

Written by Matt Owens
Thursday, 17 June 2010 14:29
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has investigated a kitchen fire with a burn injury at 12907 Pine Street, Apartment A-2, Ocean City, Maryland. The fire was dispatched as an EMS call at approximately 12:00 pm. EMS units arrived on the scene found a 21 year old male with burn injuries to his right arm and left leg. EMS personnel further observed fire damage to the kitchen area of the apartment. Ocean City EMS transported the subject with burn injuries, Philip Hudson, to Atlantic General Hospital where he was treated for second and third degree burns to his right arm and third degree burns to his left leg. It was determined a pot of grease was left unattended on the kitchen stove and the grease ignited. Mr. Hudson attempted to extinguish the fire by placing the pot of grease in the kitchen sink and running water over the pot of burning grease. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental and the investigation is closed. Anyone with any 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 .

June 3, 2010 - Berlin Commercial Structure Fire

Written by Jeff McMahon
Monday, 07 June 2010 08:01
The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office has investigated a fire at 10A Main Street in Berlin. The location is a commercial business named "Not Just Toys". The late night 11:25PM fire was discovered by a Police Department patrol. Arriving firefighters quickly extinguished the single story brick structure. Firefighters from Berlin, Showell and Ocean Pines responded to the fire. Two other businesses received smoke and water damage. The business is owned by Jesse and Sharri Kimmel. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental and contributed to a faulty electrical charging system for motorized skateboards. For further information contact Fire Marshal McMahon at the numbers listed above or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

May 23, 2010 - Ocean Pines Residential Structure Fire

Written by Matt Owens
Sunday, 23 May 2010 17:15
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire which occurred on May 23, 2010. The fire was reported at approximately 3 pm by the occupant of the structure, Noreen Clyne. Firefighters from the Ocean Pines and Showell Volunteer Fire Companies responded and quickly extinguished the fire. First arriving fire units reported heavy smoke inside the residence. The fire was located at 110 Watertown Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 in Worcester County. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately two hours and no injuries were reported. The fire originated in the kitchen and was caused by a malfunctioning gas stove. 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

May 15, 2010 - 5 WOC Businesses Damaged By Fire

Written by Jeff McMahon
Saturday, 15 May 2010 21:41
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire which damaged five West Ocean City businesses. The 4:13 PM fire occurred at the Purnell Center located at 11724 Ocean Gateway. Three businesses received heavy damage and two others suffered heat, smoke and water damage. All five business have been closed by the fire. Firefighters remained on the scene for over 5 hours. Fire companies from Worcester and Wicomico Counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware fought the afternoon fire. The exact dollar damage is unknown at this time, but is expected to exceed $1,000,000. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chief Deputy Fire Marshal 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
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May 7, 2010 - Snow Hill Woman Left Homeless After Fire

Written by Robert Korb, Jr.
Monday, 10 May 2010 09:07
A Snow Hill woman is homeless after a Friday evening fire. The Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company found a fire in a utility room extending into the kitchen upon arrival. The home was owned and occupied by Belinda Shockley and her dog. Both were able to escape safely and no injuries were reported. Snow Hill firefighters were on the scene for 1 1/2 hours. The cause of the fire is undetermined. The American Red Cross was contacted and is providing temporary assistance to the displaced occupant. Anyone with any additional questions is asked to contact Deputy Robert Korb, Jr.

May 11, 2010 - Fire at Eastern Shore Poultry in Pocomoke

Written by Matt Owens
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 07:41
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an outside fire at 1510 Market Street, Pocomoke, Maryland in Worcester County. The May 11, 2010 fire was reported at approximately 12:30 pm advising boxes located behind Eastern Shore Poultry were on fire. First arriving firefighters from the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company reported fire showing from boxes stored behind Eastern Shore Poultry. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. The Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company remained on the scene for approximately one hour. The boxes involved in the fire contained “Kuul Pads” which are utilized in the poultry industry. The cause of the fire is listed as undetermined at this time and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with any 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 .

UPDATE : April 26, 2010 ARSON Fire at 10 Wharf Court

Written by Matt Owens
Thursday, 29 April 2010 10:08
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an April 26, 2010 residential house fire at 10 Wharf Court, Ocean Pines, Maryland in Worcester County. The 12:56 fire was ruled intentionally set or ARSON. A single person, Roslyn Smith, was occupying the dwelling at the time of the fire. Roslyn Smith was treated at the scene by Ocean Pines EMS for burn injuries and respiratory complications. Roslyn Smith was transported to PRMC and then to Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore where she is currently listed in critical condition. It was determined through the course of the investigation that Roslyn Smith was the person responsible for the intentional setting of the fire at 10 Wharf Court, Ocean Pines, Maryland. The appropriate charges have been filed with the District Court Commissioner. Anyone with further questions or information is asked to contact Chief Deputy Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 x2 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .