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On Thursday January 2, 2020 at 1659hrs Betterton VFC and neighboring companies were dispatched for a structure fire across from 12899 Stillpond Rd. Chief 5 (Menchey) called enroute within a minute and advised he had a large column of smoke from 2 miles away. Chief 5 requested a tanker task force be added to the call which brought more equipment and water due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area. Chief 5 arrived first, to find a 2 story vacant house in the woods fully involved with extension into the woods. Chief 5 established command, requested 2 brush trucks be added to the call, along with the Maryland State Fire Marshal and the power company. The first in engine was advised to lay a supply line back to the fire. Crews deployed 3- 1 3/4 inch hand lines to attack the fire. Crews worked for about 3 hours to get the fire put out. The call had a staffing of 32 people.
Responding companies:
Betterton
Kennedyville
Galena
Chestertown
Rock Hall
Crumpton
Cecilton
Maryland State Fire Marshal's office
The cause of fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal's office, anyone in the area that may have saw something unusual please contact the Fire Marshal's office. Remember, always be aware of your surroundings.
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