On Thursday, July 23, 2020, just before 7:00 a.m, Engine 22 from the Hugheville Volunteer Fire Department was requested for Mutual Aide to the 3300 block of Hunting Creek in Calvert County as the forth due Engine for a reported house on fire.

Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story residence fully engulfed in flames. Upon a full walk around the residence, firefighters reported the house was too well-involved to do interior operations.

Minutes later, firefighters from were advised one occupant was trapped in the residence. Firefighters immediately attempted an aggressive fire attack and pushed into the residence. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 30 minutes, and operated on the scene for over three hours.

Crews announced one subject was found deceased in the residence. The Deputy State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and are investigating the origin and cause.