Posts Tagged ‘The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office’
Worcester County Officials Urge Caution with Outdoor Burning Amid Dry Conditions and Elevated Fire Risk
The Worcester County Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office and Worcester聽County Environmental Programs (WCEP) urge caution with outdoor burning due to ongoing dry conditions and low rainfall, which have increased fire risk across the region. Officials say recent brush and grass fires have spread quickly in the dry environment and warn that conditions remain hazardous. Residents are encouraged…
Read MoreMultiple Incidents Involving Fire, Hazardous Materials Reported In Worcester County Over the Last Week
Over the past week, there have been a number of fire, hazardous materials, and injury-related incidents across Worcester County. Several of these incidents occurred during challenging weather conditions and required significant coordination and extended operations. The Worcester County Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office worked alongside聽 local fire companies, EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management partners in response…
Read MoreCommercial Structure Fire in Berlin, MD Under Investigation
The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that broke out in the overnight hours on January 29th at the E.S. Adkins Company Complex in Berlin, Maryland. Fire units from Ocean Pines, Showell, Bishopville, Ocean City, Newark, Snow Hill, Powellville, and Willards responded to the commercial structure fire to assist with fireground operations. While conducting…
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