Press Release - February 15, 2003

Date:
February 15, 2003

Contact:
Robert Korb, Jr., CFI - Fire Investigator / Inspector
Phone: (410) 632-5666 Ext.4; Email: rkorb@co.worcester.md.us

Pocomoke Family Homeless After Early Morning Fire

The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating an early morning fire that destroyed a home located at 1822 New Bridge Road. The fire left a Pocomoke City family of three homeless. Firefighters found the one story single family home fully involved upon arrival. The home was owned and occupied by Ernestine Drummond and her two children, ages 17 and 19. Ms. Drummond and her 17 year old son were transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center by Pocomoke EMS for minor burn injuries and released. Firefighters from Pocomoke and New Church fought the 3:45 A.M. fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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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.

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