Camper Fire
 
By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
March 15, 2023
 

On March 15th at approximately 11:10 am, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to the 15900 block of Prince Frederick Road for the large vehicle fire. Engine 22, Tanker 2, and Chief 2A responded. Upon arrival, units located an RV well-off with extension into the woods. Chief 2A established the command and requested a brush fire task force. Engine 24 responded from quarters to assist. Units worked quickly to contain the spreading brush fire. The fire was controlled within 20 minutes and completely extinguished in approximately 45 minutes. Units cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

 
Units: Chief 2A, Engine 22, Engine 24, Tanker 2
 
Mutual Aid: Surrounding Departments