BOX 8-5 House Fire
 
By Fire Chief Vernon Wachter
December 11, 2021
 

01:24 hours. Box 8-5 assignment dispatched for a house fire 2142 Boteler Rd. Upon arrival, Engine Tanker 8 reported heavy fire on all sides of the structure. Firefighters used defensive tactics initially, due to the heavy fire load and unknown structural stability. Fortunately, the occupants and the family canine exited the house unharmed. The fire is under investigation by Md. State Fire Marshall office.

 
Units: ET-8, E-81, Chief 6, Truck 6, SU-6-0
 
Mutual Aid: Brunswick Fire, Brunswick Amb., Harpers Ferry Wv., Potomac Valley, Sharpsburg, Middletown, Jefferson, Blue Ridge Wv., Boonsboro Amb., Wash.Co. Air / Rehab units. Safety 106, Wash.Co. DES 1806, Fred. Co. Battalion 903, Md. State Fire Marshall