Category: fire

American Red Cross assists six victims through weekend

From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News

— MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK — Five people apparently suffered minor injuries in Friday’s fire at the Meadows East apartment complex that reportedly affected nearly three dozen residents of the apartment complex located in the 600 block of N Street, according to the American Red Cross.

All the injured people were taken to Garrett Memorial Hospital following a kitchen fire that occurred shortly before 2 p.m.

Numerous volunteer fire companies responded, according to the Garrett County 911 center. The center said the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office would provide additional information. However, a fire marshal’s office spokesman said Monday that the state agency did not investigate the fire.

“The Red Cross was on the scene to provide immediate disaster relief to 35 adults who were affected by the fire — several of whom are elderly or have disabilities,” said Doug Lent of the American Red Cross Chesapeake Region.

The Red Cross workers and volunteers from Allegany and Washington counties provided emergency shelter for six of the residents and continued throughout the weekend to provide food, replace clothing and offer other necessities as needed.

Residents who still need assistance may go to the Meadows East complex today at 1 p.m. to meet with Red Cross workers or call 410-624-2040 .

Seven volunteer fire companies, two rescue squads, the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office and Potomac Edison responded to the fire scene in addition to Red Cross personnel.

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From Staff Reports
Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Wed Sep 28, 2011, 01:03 PM EDT

— MCHENRY — A Tuesday night fire that caused damages estimated at $90,000 at 60 Ginseng Springs Lane remains under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The 10:26 p.m. fire was first reported to the Garrett county 911 center, prompting alert of Deep Creek, Accident, Friendsville and Oakland volunteer fire companies.

One volunteer firefighter sprained an ankle at the scene, according to the fire marshal’s office.

The fire originated in an attached garage and was discovered by Robert Moats, owner of the property.

Occupants got out of the residence safely, according to the 911 center.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Kris Nieberlein, and H. Ewing and K-9 Inez of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Smoke alarms were present and activated when the fire began.

The property loss was estimated at $66,000 to the structure and $24,000 to its contents.

An estimated 40 volunteer firefighters responded and were at the scene for more than four horus.

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