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2nd working house fire
By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
April 23, 2024
On April 23rd at approximately 1500 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to St Mary’s County on the 2nd Alarm for a Commercial Structure Fire on Usher Ln. Engine 22, Engine Tanker 2 and Chief 2A made the response. Upon arrival Engine 22 was assigned to assist brush units with a brush fire that began as a result of the structure. Engine 22 filled brush trucks assigned to fighting the fire. Engine Tanker 2 shuttled 3 loads of water to the fire-ground before being released.
Hughesville VFD would like to thank Bryan’s Road Company 11 for filling in while our units operated on the scene.
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