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Trailer / Brush Fire
By Engineer Brad Saunders
December 1, 2022
On December 1st at approximately 3PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 2700 Block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf for the structure fire. Squad 2 made the response. Waldorf Chief 3B arrived on scene to find three trailers on fire with extension into the woods and established command. Command requested the working fire assignment and a brush fire task force. Upon arrival, Squad 2 was directed to the trailer fire to assist with salvage and overhaul. After approximately 30 minutes command declared the fire under control. Squad 2 operated on the scene for approximately an hour before being released.
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