Units from Hughesville and surrounding companies were alerted to 12680 Old Farm Place at 08:39 for a “working” commercial building fire.

Being that this building was utilized as a taxidermy shop, it was classified as a commercial building thus calling for a much exaggerated initial response. Engines 2, 10, 14, 5 Trucks 1 & 3, Squad 42(St. Mary’s), Tankers 2,10,1,42,5,12 and EMS 15, 2, 51 (whew).

First arriving Chief 2A found a 20′ x 20′ shed with fire showing from a side. The assignment was then downgraded to 2 Engines, 1 Truck, 3 Tankers, and 1 EMS unit. Engine 23 along and Truck 1 made an interior attack and opened the building up to extinguish the hot spots. Engine 102 was utilized to assist with extinguishment and overhaul.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office determined that the fire was caused by a fireplace problem. Chief 2A had Command with Chief 2B handling operations. Units cleared at 10:02 a.m.