Hollywood, MD – A one-alarm house fire in St. Mary’s County Sunday morning, Feb. 5 displaced the home’s sole occupant, state investigators reported. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze resulted in $200,000 to the one-story resident on Plainview Drive in Hollywood.
“The accidental fire was the result of a fire within the chimney, which extended into the residence,” a deputy state fire marshal reported. “One adult was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.”
The fire marshal’s office identified the occupant as Mark Rentshler.
Twenty-five firefighters, led by the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, brought the fire under control in 10 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
Update: 8 am. — Command is reporting occupants are accounted for and the fire is under control. Smeco, Fire Marshall and Red Cross has been contacted.
One subject is being transported to a local hospital for general precautions.
Hollywood Md. Feb.5, 7:35 am. — Firefighters are attacking a house fire on Plainview Drive in the Hollywood Shores subdivision.
Avoid the area.
