MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
Prince George’s County Firefighters battled a fire in a District
Heights townhouse this morning after several citizens called 911 to report the
fire. At around 8:30 am firefighter/medics
were alerted to a fire in a townhouse in the 6000 block of Surrey Square
Lane. Battalion Chief 883 was the first
to arrive and encountered a 2-story, middle of the row, townhouse with smoke
showing from the front. As additional
units arrived a 360 check of the structure found fire showing on the rear of
the townhouse. A 360 is performed by
first arriving firefighters to determine conditions on the rear and any available
means of egress from the lower levels.
As hose lines were stretched and water supply established it
was quickly determined that the home occupant had made it outside, albeit
injured. An update from firefighters
operating on the rear side advised it appeared the fire started on a rear deck
and extended up the exterior wall and into both floors of the townhouse
interior. It required about 15 minutes
to extinguish the fire.
The homeowner, an adult male, was transported by ambulance
to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Fire loss estimates are still being
tabulated.
The townhouses on either side of the townhouse of origin
were protected by firefighters that prevented any fire extension. While the adjoining townhouses were not
damaged by fire their utilities were shut off for safety reasons. The County Citizen Services Unit will assist
in determining the need for the American Red Cross and assistance for displaced
residents.
The only injury was to the homeowner.
Images of rear of townhouse by PGFD Civilian Manager Ricky Riley
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