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WJLA Coverage of Capitol Heights House Fire - Rollins Avenue

January 07, 2014

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Two Men Arrested for Arson; One was a Volunteer Fire Applicant

Fire investigators arrested 19-year-old Giancarlo Reyes of New Carrollton and 20-year-old Francis Ortiz-Oro of Washington DC for intentionally setting fire to a vacant house in Lanham last month.

On January 20th, at approximately 1:50 am, firefighters responded to the 9500 block of Wellington Street for the report of a fire in a vacant single-family dwelling. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze that was primarily contained to the kitchen area. No injuries were reported. Investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshal were called to the scene that morning and determined the cause of the fire was arson. Fire loss was estimated at $50,000.

Over the course of the following few days, investigators were able to determine that two males had driven to the neighborhood, were seen walking to the house and entering a rear doorway, smoke was then observed rising from the house, and then the two individuals walked away from the house, got back in their vehicles and drove away.

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PGFD Career Recruit School #60 Prepares for Graduation

MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930 mebrady@co.pg.md.us. PIOMarkBrady@gmail.com

On Thursday, December 19th at 9:30 am the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince George's County Mahasin El Amin swore in remaining 12 members of Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department Career Recruit School # 60. The ceremony took place at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro. This signifies their completion of all required training to graduate from Career Recruit School scheduled on January 3rd, 2020 at Riverdale Baptist Church. There are 30 graduates in this class.

Updated Law Concerning Fire Pits and Related Devices in Effect

MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930 MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
The popularity of fire pits and chimneas have created a need to update the Prince George’s County laws concerning the safe use of these devices. Prince George's County Fire Safety Law (Subtitle 11) – Section 11-268 “Open, Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces” has been updated and is in effect.
IN GENERAL WITH ALL RECREATIONAL FIRES
Recreational fires must be attended at all times by a person 18 years of age or older who is in direct view of the fire until it is completely extinguished.No fire should be left to smolder.
A water hose, fire extinguisher or other means to extinguish the fire must be available.
Only dry natural wood (firewood) can be burned in a recreational fire. No yard waste materials.
Recreational fire will be prohibited during drought conditions, strong winds, or air pollution events (Code Red or Code Orange).
Thick smoke and visible smoke t…

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