Press Release - August 28, 2003

Date:
August 28, 2003

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

West Ocean City House Fire Ruled Accidental

“The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the house fire located at 9750 Martha’s Landing Road to be accidental. Lightning Strike data obtained from the National Weather Service and other resources concluded there were lightning strikes in the area the night in question. Interviews with witnesses and burn patterns observed at the scene assisted in the determination of the point of origin. A lightning strike is believed to have caused the ignition of the fire.”

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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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