COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN BERLIN

West Ocean City, MD - The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office investigated a residential structure fire that took place early this morning in West Ocean City.

At 5:09 AM, the Ocean City Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at 9724 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, Maryland. 

Upon arrival, crews observed fire and smoke coming from a pole barn at the rear of the property housing a recreational vehicle. 

Firefighters quickly knocked the fire and remained on location for approximately 2 hours performing overhaul operations. The structure and recreational vehicle located inside it are considered a complete loss.

Deputies from the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office responded to the scene and conducted a thorough fire scene examination. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Anyone with additional information regarding the fire is asked to contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 410-632-5666 or the Maryland Arson Hotline at 800-492-7529, you can remain anonymous.