Worcester County Fire Marshal

On October 20, 2011 at approximately 9 pm the Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team was requested to respond and assist the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company with a fuel spill in the parking lot of the Upper Deck Restaurant in Pocomoke, Maryland.  Upon arrival, a fuel spill was observed in the south parking lot covering a large area.  The vehicle responsible for the spill was not on location.  Absorbent was placed on the fuel spill which mitigated the incident.  Members of the Hazmat Team and firefighters remained on the scene for approximately 2 hours.  Anyone with additional information on the vehicle responsible for causing the spill is asked to contact 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 .

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a reported commercial structure fire which occurred on October 15, 2011.  The fire was located at 7014 Cedartown Road, Snow Hill, Maryland in Worcester County.  The fire was reported at 11:36 pm by an occupant of the dwelling located on the property.  The Newark, Snow Hill and Girdletree Volunteer Fire Companies responded and quickly extinguished the fire.  The fire was contained to a large barn.  Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately one hour and no injuries were reported.  The occupant/owner of the property, Alice M. Truitt, advised a family member was burning trash inside the barn when the fire extended to the wall and ceiling of the barn.  The fire is listed as accidental and the investigation is closed.  Anyone with additional questions is asked to contact 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 .

On October 12, 2011 the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated an outside fire with burn injuries located at 4808 Pennywell Road, Snow Hill, Maryland in Worcester County.  Snow Hill EMS was alerted to respond to the scene for a subject with burn injuries to the hand.  The occupant of the property, Joseph G. Edwards was igniting a brush pile with the use of gasoline when the injuries occurred.  Edwards was transported to PRMC for burn injuries to his right hand and fingers.  Edwards was treated and release from PRMC.  The fire is listed as accidental and the investigation is closed.  Anyone with additional questions 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 .

Please remember to never utilize gasoline while attempting to conduct any type of burn. If you have any questions please contact the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office for further information.