UPDATE 6/20/2025: The fire investigation has determined the cause of the fire was accidental and caused by a portable phone charger. The neighbor has started a GoFundMe to assist the homeowner, who has asked we share for additional support and assistance. The fire was discovered by a neighbor who heard smoke alarms sounding. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire. The neighbor successfully rescued one dog from the home. The family was displaced and is currently being assisted by friends and the American Red Cross. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Second District, Hollywood, and NAS Patuxent River responded to the 45000 block of Oliver Court in Great Mills, for the reported house on fire. Bay District Volunteers responded with Rescue Engine 92, Engine 31, Squad 3, and Tower 9, along with Chief 3 and Chief 9b, with crews arriving on the scene within 2 minutes of dispatch. Firefighters found fire showing from the single story residence and quickly made entry to find fire throughout multiple rooms with extensions to the ceiling and attic space. Crews quickly extinguished the bulk of the fire in under 10 minutes while continuing […]
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