Structure Fire

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Structure Fire

By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
May 22, 2024
On May 22nd at 1057PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the structure fire. Squad 2 and Chief 2 responded from the scene of another fire. Engine 22 responded from quarters. First arriving units found fire showing from a Terrance apartment of a four story apartment building and requested the working fire assignment. Chief 2 arrived and assumed the incident command. Squad 2 conducted searches of the building above the fire. The fire was quickly brought under control. Hughesville units operated on the scene for approximately 90 minutes.
Units:	Squad 2, Chief 2, Engine 22

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