UPDATE 1/11/2021: On Sunday, January 10, 2021, at approximately 6:39 a.m., over 60 fire and rescue personnel responded to 41399 Philip Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported house on fire.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story single family dwelling with fire showing from the first and second floor.
The owner/occupant is identified as Sherry Marshall, the estimated loss of structure and contents is valued at over $1,000,000 in total damages.
Smoke alarms were present and activated, fire alarms / sprinkler systems were not present.
Firefighters controlled the fire in approximately 60 minutes.
The homeowner was awake at the time of the fire and noticed heavy fire conditions coming from the garage area of the home. She and another occupant were able to escape safely without injury. Unfortunately a family dog perished. The owner is currently being assisted by family.
While the fire and cause remains under investigation, the origin of the fire is the attached garage. The fire is not suspected criminal or suspicious at this time.
Firefighters reported a total of six Tankers shuttled approximately 50,000 gallons of water to the fire ground.
All photos courtesy of the Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District Volunteer Fire Departments.
1/10/2021: On Sunday, January 10, 2021, at approximately 6:38 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Seventh District, Second District, Bay District, Mechanicsville and Hollywood responded to 41399 Philip Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported house on fire with one pet unaccounted for.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story single family residence with fire showing on all sides and both floors.
Firefighters declared an exterior attack only due to the amount of fire and compromised floors within the residence, and on the exterior deck.
Firefighters reported a water main break in the area, and requested additional tankers and a fire boat for water supply. The fire was extinguished in approximately 55 minutes.
All occupants were accounted for and uninjured during the incident. One family pet succumbed to injuries sustained in the fire.
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, SMECO, Suburban Propane, and METCOM responded to the scene to assist crews.
All photos/video are courtesy of the Hollywood, Seventh District Volunteer Fire Departments.
