On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at approximately 10:20 p.m., firefighters from North Beach, Prince Frederick, Dunkirk, St. Leonard, Huntingtown, and surrounding departments responded to 140 West Mt. Harmony Road in Owings, for the reported building on fire.
Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a commercial building with multiple exposures including vehicles, outbuildings, and fuel tanks on fire.
A short time after arrival, a 2nd alarm was requested, bringing additional units from Anne Arundel and Calvert County to the scene.
The owner is identified as Michael Cockrell, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $350,000.00
60 firefighters responded and controlled the fire in approximately 1 hour.
No injuries were reported.
Investigation determined the fire started on the exterior of the building, with the cause remaining under investigation.
The fire damaged the structure and several vehicles parked outside. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6831
All photos courtesy of the Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, and Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Departments.
