A fire on July 11, 2019, at 4:18 am was discovered by a waterman. The St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department responded. The 45’ Ocean Yacht, owned by Wesley Coughlin, was located at 1200 White Sands Drive. The area of origin was the stern. The estimated loss to the yacht was $161,000. The preliminary cause is […]
Communities Rally to Assist Neighbors Impacted by Fires
In response to the fatal April 3rd fires thousands of community members, civic organizations and local businesses have responded to aid families displaced. Contributions total over $50,000 in monetary donations; with $32,000 in funds and over $20,000 in gift cards. United Way of Calvert County facilitated the collection of monetary donations with 100% of the […]
Fire Destroys House and Garage in Prince Frederick
On April 3, 2019 at 10:21 pm, a fire at 2420 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, was discovered by the owner. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire started in the single story detached garage. There was a smoke alarm present. The preliminary cause is under investigation. The estimated loss to the […]
Calvert Organizations Coordinating Donation Efforts
For Families Displaced by Chesapeake Beach Fire The Calvert County community is responding with an outpouring of support for families displaced by a multi-unit townhome fire in Chesapeake Beach Wednesday, April 3. Below are details on items needed and the agencies involved in coordinating donation efforts. Non-Monetary Donations: Water, shelf stable food, personal care items, […]
National Burn Association 2019 Theme is SCALD
The Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds the citizens of Maryland that burn injuries occur from other sources than fire. Each year, many young children, adolescents and adults experience serious burn injuries from chemical, hot liquids, heated devices and fire related incidents. Almost one-quarter of all burn injuries occur in children under the age […]
Sham Law Enforcement Fundraiser Ordered to Stop
Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith announce a Cease and Desist Order has been issued today against Stephen D. Everhart, Lion Fundraising, Police Journal and Fire Yearbook, and Lion Fraternal Order of Police Assistance Fund LLC. The order follows an investigation that revealed over $1 million in donations were […]
Parade Participants Needed for PRAD October 7th
Patuxent River Appreciation Days is celebrated on Columbus Day weekend, October 6 and 7, at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The annual parade is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 7. The PRAD Inc. committee is seeking parade participants. Non-profit organizations such as scouting groups, 4-H groups, […]
Fire Ruled Accidental at Treatment Center
On August 15, 2018, at 5:20 am, an employee of the Carol Porto Treatment Center at 125 Fairground Road in Prince Frederick, discovered a fire in a bathroom. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded. There was a smoke alarm and it was activated and there was also a sprinkler system but it did not […]
Fire Under Investigation on Songbird Lane Broomes Island
On August 1, 2018 at 6 am, a fire at 4050 Songbird Lane, Broomes Island, was discovered by a neighbor. St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department responded. There was a smoke alarm present but unknown if it activated. The fire is under investigation. The one story single family home suffered estimated loss to the structure of […]
Exterior House Fire Ruled Accidental in Dunkirk
On July 8, 2018 at 12:35 pm, a fire was discovered by a neighbor at 2123 Carter Avenue, Dunkirk. The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire was at the exterior of the residence The preliminary cause of the fire was ruled accidental and occurred as a result of a damaged extension cord on the […]
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