Quick Reaction, Immediate Evacuation, 911 Activation and Detailed Information Prevent Injuries and Greatly Reduce Fire Damage

(Middletown, MD, September 17, 2013) – The adult occupant at 8606 Valley Court noticed fire coming out from around a bathroom light / ventilation fan on the second floor. She turned off the electrical switch, evacuated the home with two young children, activated 911 and provided detailed information as to the location of the fire. Fire and Rescue units from Frederick and Washington Counties were dispatched at 11:43 a.m. The first arriving unit reported that smoke was coming from the house. Crews entered and quickly located the fire, at the reported location, in a bathroom on the second floor. The fire was extinguished within ten minutes and damage contained to the bathroom. Chief Denise Pouget of the Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue Services stated, “It’s obvious she had a plan, remained calm and put the plan into action when the emergency occurred. She did a fantastic job and made our job easier!” The Incident Commander requested the Fire Marshal who responded from the Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office. They determined that the bathroom light / ventilation fan overheated and caught on fire. The fire has been ruled accidental. Damage estimates place the total loss at $7,500.00. No injuries were reported. For further information contact Community Services Liaison Doug Brown at 301-600-1905 or via e-mail at dbrown@frederickcountymd.gov. ###