UPDATE 8/21/19: On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at approximately 5:05 p.m., firefighters responded to 36975 Dixie Lyon Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire.
Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a 2-story, single-family dwelling with fire showing from the roof and second floor.
The occupant and one dog safely escaped the home with no injuries. Both are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal corrected the original report to put the estimated loss of structure and contents to $100,000.00, instead of $1 million.
Smoke alarms and sprinklers systems were present and activated.
More than 30 firefighters responded and controlled the fire in approximately 20 minutes. Firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown and Charles County operated on the scene for over 3 hours.
The fire was discovered by a passing motorist.
The origin of the fire was deemed accidental, and caused by a lightning strike.
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On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at approximately 10:00 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, and Charles County responded to 36975 Dixie Lyon Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported rekindle.
Dispatch advised two 911 caller’s reported the back of the house was on fire.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with fire showing from the rear of the house and roof.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters operated on the scene for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Firefighters previously responded to the residence at 5:10 p.m., and operated on the scene for over 3 hours
8/20/19: On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at approximately 5:10 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, and Charles County responded to 36975 Dixie Lyon Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire.
Dispatch advised a single 911 caller was a passer-by and stated she saw smoke coming from a third floor window of the residence.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a three-story residence with fire showing from the third floor.
Firefighters reported they had to force entry into the residence and shortly after pulled out one occupant and a dog from the residence.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal was requested to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
No known injuries have been reported.
Updates will be provided whey they become available.
All photos are courtesy of the Mechanicsville, La Plata, and Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Departments.
