MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – In the early hours of March 22, 2024, around 1:20 a.m., fire and rescue personnel were called to the scene of a vehicle fire in the 36000 block of Joan Drive. The alert came from a 911 caller who reported hearing an explosion outside her residence.
Upon arrival, the crews encountered a camper fully ablaze, with the fire spreading to a nearby shed and the surrounding woods. A total of 20 firefighters were on the scene, managing to control and extinguish the fire within a 20-minute timeframe. No injuries have been reported.
The camper, situated in the owner’s yard, is considered the area of origin for the fire. An estimated loss of $35,000 is attributed to the structure, and an additional $15,000 loss is attributed to the contents.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6820.
Photo courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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