MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
On a weekend designated to adjust clocks back one-hour to
end Daylight Saving Time with firefighters asking everyone to change the
battery in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, Prince George’s County
Firefighters found themselves battling two unrelated fires. The firefight was completed amongst concerns
for gusty winds and falling temperatures.
One firefighter sustained minor burn injuries during the first incident
and over 50 firefighters were called to the second fire.
At around 5:15 pm, Saturday, November 1, firefighters were
alerted to a house fire in the 2900 block of Parkland Drive in District
Heights. Firefighters arrived at the
1-story with basement, brick, 1100 sq. ft., single family home with fire showing
from the basement. It required 35
minutes to extinguish the fire that appears to have started in the
basement. The cause of the fire remains
under investigation and fire loss is estimated at $50,000. It is unknown if the home had working smoke
alarms.
The American Red Cross provided assistance to the 3 adults
and 2 children displaced from the house.
One firefighter sustained minor burn injuries and transported to Medstar at Washington Hospital Center Burn Unit where he was treated and
released.
At around 2:45 am (EST) today firefighters responded to a
fire at a 1-story commercial structure at 2020 University Boulevard in Langley Park. Firefighters encountered a working
fire at a Dollar Store and initiated suppression efforts. This structure is a stand-alone retail store
that is nearly 8000 sq. ft., originally built in 1957.
With the possibility of rapid extension of fire throughout
the building amid concerns for a heavy fuel load and high winds, the Incident
Commander asked for a 2nd Alarm to be sounded. The bulk of the fire was extinguished by
first arriving firefighters and declared out in about 30 minutes of
arrival.
No injuries were reported and the cause is under
investigation. Fire loss is estimated at
$75,000.
Did you change your battery when you changed your clock??
All images are provided courtesy of Assistant Fire Chief Steve White
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| Firefighters encountered a working fire at the Dollar Store and initiated efforts to control the fire. This structure is a stand-alone retail store that is nearly 8000 sq. ft. originally built in 1957. |
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