Press Release - August 1, 2005

Date:
August 1, 2005

Contact:
Robert D. Korb, Jr., CFI, CFPS - Deputy Fire Marshal
Phone: (410) 632-5666 Ext. 4; Email: rkorb@wcfmo.org

AFTERNOON BRUSH FIRE AT BUSY RESORT CAMPGROUND

“ The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a fire which occurred at Frontier Town Campground in Berlin yesterday afternoon. The Berlin Fire Company was dispatched to the Campground at 4:45 PM for a report of a brush and woods fire. Upon arrival, Berlin Assistant Fire Chief Bryon Trimble reported the fire was at the tent camping area of the campground. The fire was actually located across an area of water, and access to the area had to be made by boat. The Ocean City Fire Company marine fire unit was requested to the scene but was not utilized. Upon further investigation it was determined the fire was started by children playing with fireworks. The fire is listed as incendiary and the case is closed. "

The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office would like to remind vacationers of the rules and regulations about fireworks while visiting Worcester County. CLICK HERE for more information.

For further information, the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office can be reached by calling 410-632-5666 or on the web at www.wcfmo.org."

Scene Photos
(Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Korb, Jr.)