UPDATE 11/28/2022: On November 23, 2022, at approximately 4:53 p.m., firefighters responded to 9990 Harmony Farm Place in La Plata, for the reported structure fire.
Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the residence along with a brush fire and vehicle on fire.
75 firefighters responded and operated on the scene for over 3 hours. Crews controlled the fire in approximately 1 hour.
The owner/occupant is identified as James Dunbar, with the estimated loss of the single family home and a 2000 Chevrolet Colorado valued at $ 350,000.00
Investigation found it was unable to determine if smoke alarms were present and activated. No fire alarm/sprinkler systems were found.
The fire started on the exterior of the home which was the result of burning brush, which became out of control and destroyed the single family residence, as well as a vehicle.
The fire was deemed accidental. There were no injuries as a result of the fire, and the displaced occupant is being assisted by friends and family.
UPDATE 11/28/2022: On November 24, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County were alerted to Superior Tank located at 12735 La Plata Road for the Commercial Building Fire.
The 911 caller reported smoke coming from the roof.
Crews arrived on scene and found fire showing from the Carruth & Sons building which is next door to Superior Tank.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the office and attached garage. It was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes.
Crews operated for approximately two hours.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is continuing their investigation.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
All photos courtesy of the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department.
On Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at approximately 5:00 p.m., firefighters responded to 9000 block of Harmony Farm Place in La Plata for the house on fire.
Crews arrived on the scene in minutes and found fire showing from the 3-story residence and requested a working fire upgrade.
Firefighters extinguished the fire in under one hour and operated on scene for approximately 4 hours before returning to service.
The Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters from Calvert County, and Fairfax, VA responded to provide fill ins at stations in Charles.
All photos are courtesy of the Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc., and the La Plata and Waldorf Volunteer Fire Departments.
On Thursday, November 24, 2022 at approximately 5:45 a.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to the Superior Septic Tank Inc. located at 12735 La Plata Road in Waldorf, for the reported commercial building fire.
Crews arrived on scene to find fire showing and requesting the working fire upgrade.
Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 30 minutes and operated on the scene for over 2 hours.
The Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating.
No known injuries were reported.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
