HUNTINGTOWN – 03/19/2011
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, at approximately 11:56 pm, the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad had a report of a chimney fire on Soper Road. The first alarm was sounded on the original dispatch and shortly after the Chief Officer arrived on the scene, a second alarm was dispatched.
Every company in Calvert County (Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, Dunkirk, St. Leonard, North Beach and Solomons) was on the call now. Also, companies from Harwood, Hollywood and Benedict were on the second alarm. There were tankers not only from Calvert County, but from other multi aid counties to supply water.
At approximately 12:20 am, the evaluation alarm was sounded as the fire had reached unsafe conditions and there was the need to get firefighters out of the house.
There were several firefighters hurt around this time with burns. Two firefighters were transported by helicopter to Washington Medical Center for treatment. Condition was reported as serious. There were four other firefighters transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital. Two of the firefighters who were transported to CMH were later transported to University Hospital in Baltimore and Baltimore Shock Trauma. Much of the condition on the firefighters is unknown at this time and it is not sure if more injuries than what was mentioned already.
The Red Cross was at the scene to help the homeowners, and the Fire Marshall is doing an investigation of the fire.
It has been mentioned that the value of the house was in the $2m area.
The fire departments were on the fire scene over (6) hours and still dealing with the situation after that time.
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STATEMENT FROM THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL:
Hoyer Statement on Fire in Calvert County
HUNTINGTON, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today:
“I was very saddened to hear that volunteer firefighters from Calvert County were severely injured in the line of duty. Our communities depend on first responders to help us in life-and-death emergencies, and their quick action last night – and every night that they are called to service – helps ensure the safety of our citizens. I join with our entire community in praying for their quick and complete recovery.”
Deputy State Fire Marshal’s are investigating a fire in the 3000 block of Soper Road,
Huntingtown, Calvert County. The fire was reported at 11:56 p.m. and was originally dispatched
as a chimney fire. The structure involved is a two story single family dwelling containing an
estimated 9,500 square feet of living area. The damage to the structure is estimat
