(Braddock
Heights, MD, November 04, 2013) – Frederick County Fire and Rescue units
were dispatched at 12:17 a.m. to 6102 Holter Road for the report of a barn fire.
The first arriving unit reported multiple structures well involved with fire;
it was later determined the structures were a two-story garage-shed, large barn
and loafing shed.
The Incident Commander, Assistant Chief John
Patton Jr., Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company, quickly requested a rapid
intervention dispatch as well as additional water tankers because there was no
public water system in the immediate area. A water supply shuttle was
established to provide adequate water to protect exposures.
The three buildings of origin are a complete
loss and continue to burn this afternoon. But, four other buildings (large
barn, loafing shed, and two other structures), which were exposed to the fire,
were saved suffering only minor damage.
Chief Patton commented, “I want to thank
everybody for a job well done!”
25 chickens perished in the blaze but 15
horses were rescued unharmed. The homeowner was evaluated at the scene but
refused treatment and transport; no other injuries were reported and no one was
displaced.
Investigators were requested to the scene and
the fire remains under investigation. Initial damage estimates place the total
loss at $1,000,000.
For further information contact Community
Services Liaison Doug Brown at 301-600-1905 or via e-mail at dbrown@FrederickCountyMD.gov.
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