Media Contact: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, a fire occurred on the top floor
of 9205 New Hampshire Avenue in Adelphi.
Media helicopter video captured the fire and 2 occupants being rescued by firefighters from the apartment adjacent to the apartment on fire.
Investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshal have
concluded their investigation and the fire has been ruled accidental. It appears an aerosol can of extremely
flammable spray adhesive unexpectedly released a continuous stream of
product. The product came in contact
with an open flame on the kitchen stove igniting a fire. Both apartment occupants, a husband and wife,
sustained burns from coming in contact with the product and resulting fire.
The flaming product ignited other combustibles in the apartment including furniture. The victim’s son arrived home in the midst of this ordeal, called 911 and assisted in removing his parents out of the building. Fire loss was estimated at $200,000.
The flaming product ignited other combustibles in the apartment including furniture. The victim’s son arrived home in the midst of this ordeal, called 911 and assisted in removing his parents out of the building. Fire loss was estimated at $200,000.
The husband has since been released from the Burn Unit while his wife remains hospitalized.
Raw video of the fire and rescue can be seen by clicking here. This video is provided courtesy of Brad Freitas @News ChopperBrad
House Fire in Adelphi Maryland from NewsChopperBrad on Vimeo.
House Fire in Adelphi Maryland from NewsChopperBrad on Vimeo.
Original PGFD Press Release can be viewed by clicking here.
Pictures of the burned interior hallway.
Pictures of the burned interior hallway.
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