Press Release - December 6, 2003

Date:
December 6, 2003

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

Fire Tears Through A Pocomoke Home Leaving Family Homeless

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a 7:48 PM dwelling fire located at 701 Second Street in Pocomoke, Maryland. First arriving fire units from the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company reported smoke showing from the second and third floors with fire through the roof. Firefighters from Pocomoke remained on the scene for approximately 3 hours. The dwelling was occupied at the time of the fire but no injuries were reported. The dwelling is owned by Arrow & Rose Mary Roberts. The Red Cross was contacted to assist the family with temporary shelter. The fire originated on the third floor attic area. Over-loaded electrical wiring in the attic sparked the blaze which caused severe damage to the three story dwelling###

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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