Photo Courtesy of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a Mechanicsville barn on the night of April 12.
Around 10:00 p.m., Benjamin Hamlet, occupant, discovered the fire and called for help. Forty firefighters led by the Mechanicsville VFD arrived to the scene and worked quickly to extinguish the fully engulfed 50′ X 70′ pole barn fire. After 40 minutes, personnel had the scene under control. Hamlet was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for minor, non-fire related injuries. The overall cost of damage is estimated to be $130,000.
The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation. If anyone has information regarding this fire, please contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-822-7609 or the Upper Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6820.