FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED OVERNIGHT HOUSE FIRE IN PRINCESS ANNE
Somerset County, MD - On November 29, 2024, at around 12:15 PM, the Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a property on the 11000 block of Greenwood Rd in Princess Anne, Maryland, for a reported structure fire.
The residence, described as a single-family dwelling, was significantly damaged during the fire. Preliminary estimates suggest that the structure suffered a substantial loss of approximately $15,000.
A neighbor reported the incident, allowing the Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Department and assisting agencies to respond with 15 firefighters. Battling the flames and securing the area, the fire professionals controlled the situation within 45 minutes.
The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation. The primary area of origin is reported as the interior of the dwelling, but the specifics behind the cause are still under active investigation.
In an appeal to the public, the Office of the State Fire Marshal's Lower Eastern Regional office requests anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Citizens can contact them at 410-713-3780 and provide any relevant details that may aid in the ongoing investigation.
The residence, described as a single-family dwelling, was significantly damaged during the fire. Preliminary estimates suggest that the structure suffered a substantial loss of approximately $15,000.
A neighbor reported the incident, allowing the Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Department and assisting agencies to respond with 15 firefighters. Battling the flames and securing the area, the fire professionals controlled the situation within 45 minutes.
The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation. The primary area of origin is reported as the interior of the dwelling, but the specifics behind the cause are still under active investigation.
In an appeal to the public, the Office of the State Fire Marshal's Lower Eastern Regional office requests anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Citizens can contact them at 410-713-3780 and provide any relevant details that may aid in the ongoing investigation.