Press Release - August 25, 2007

Date:
August 27, 2007

Contact:
Brian Winter, CFI, CFPS – Deputy Fire Marshal
Phone: (410) 632-5666 Ext. 5; Email: bwinter@wcfmo.org

For Immediate Release

FIVE POCOMOKE CITY FAMILIES HOMLESS AFTER FIRE DESTORYS APARTMENT BUILDING

“The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has investigated a structure fire located at 501 Market St. in Pocomoke City, Maryland. The fire was located in a renovated house which was converted into five apartments. The fire was reported at 2:48 PM on Saturday afternoon August 25, 2007 and did extensive damage to the structure. A total of 12 residents occupied the five apartments. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation, transported to McCready Hospital and later released. Firefighters from the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company, Girdletree, Stockton, Greenbackville (Accomack), and New Church (Accomack) responded and remained on the scene for four hours. The fire originated in a first floor apartment bedroom. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Red Cross is currently assisting all 5 families. The structure is owned by Steven Wais.”

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Photos by Choppy Layton

For further information please contact Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Winter