| With units operating on the Matthew Drive barn fire in Huntingtown, Command was advised of a 2nd barn fire in Huntingtown. At 1638 hours, Engine 62 (Robison), Engine 12 (filling-in at Company 6), and units from the 1st barn fire were alerted to the 611 Box at 6502 Lower Marlboro Lane for the barn fire. Units arrived to find a 50' X 50' barn also fully-involved with fire. Engine 12, Engine 51, and Engine 62 arrived within seconds of each other. Engine 12 laid over 600' of 3" and Engine 62 reverse-laid over 800' feet of 3". (2) attack lines were also utilized to bring the fire under control. The barn and contents were a total loss. Chief 5B (Sealey) had the Command and Chief 6B with Operations. Units operated on the scene until 1925 hours. Cause was determined to be lightning.
On both fires, Huntingtown units utilized over 1,500 feet of hose. Units from Calvert, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's County operated on both incidents. Extra thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for providing refreshments along with dinner for everybody back at the station.
Pictures courtesy of Company 1. |
