Date:
August 8, 2003

Contact:
Matthew Owens, CFI, CFPS - Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
Phone: (410) 632-5666 Ext.2; Email: mowens@co.worcester.md.us

Intentionally Set Fire in a Dwelling Under Construction

"The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a fire which occurred on August 4, 2003. The 9 p.m. fire which occurred at 19 Leigh Drive in Ocean Pines was quickly extinguished. The dwelling, which is under construction, was not occupied at the time of the fire. Firefighters from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department remained on the scene for approximately one hour. No injuries were reported. The fire was intentionally set or ARSON. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office at 410-632-5666 or the Maryland Arson Hotline at 800-492-7529."

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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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