MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Firefighters contained a shed fire Thursday afternoon in the 40700 block of King Drive after initial 911 reports indicated the blaze was spreading rapidly.
Crews were dispatched at about 4:33 p.m. Oct. 23 to 40730 King Drive and arrived to find a 25-by-25-foot shed on fire, with extension into nearby woods for roughly 50 feet.
Despite early calls warning of fast-moving flames, firefighters on scene reported the fire was not rapidly spreading.
By 5:10 p.m., the fire was brought under control, and crews continued mopping up hot spots in the area.
No injuries were immediately reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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