Ridge VFD provides mutual aid on structure Fire in Lexington Park
 
By PIO / Fire Prevention Officer Scot Best
January 15, 2021
 

January 14, 2021, Box, 23:43 - Squad 4 and Tanker 4 were dispatched to the 19400 block of Three Notch Rd in Lexington Park for the reported house fire. Squad 4 arrived and initially operated as RIT. Squad 4 crew then transitioned to interior salvage and overhaul. Tanker 4 operated as a water shuttle, using the folding tank to collect water from other suppling Units. Chief 4 was designated as water supply officer and assumed water supply operations. The fire was controlled in approximately one hour. Two adults, three children and five dogs were accounted for. No injuries reported. The American Red Cross was called to the scene to help the displaced family. The fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.

Some photos courtesy of Southern Maryland News Net.

 
Units: Squad 4, Tanker 4
 
Hyperlinks: Southern Maryland News Net