Watch slideshow from Frederick, Maryland fire
Live report from the scene on Thursday by Kurt Brooks
Today’s story by Lindsey Mastis, WUSA9.com:
Congressman Roscoe Bartlett surveyed what was left of the 14-unit apartment building he owns in Frederick County, Maryland.
Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal say they believe the fire started outside, on a deck.
The building was converted from a silo and barn into apartments.
Fire officials estimate the building suffered nearly $250,000 in damage, and another $100,000 in tenants belongings was destroyed.
Bartlett wouldn’t talk on camera, but this is a portion of a statement he released:
“Thankfully, no one was hurt and everyone’s immediate needs were taken care of. That is the most important thing…”
Fire investigators say one firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion.
Thursday story by George VanDaniker, WUSA9.com:
Several apartments were destroyed or damaged in a Thursday afternoon fire that occurred on a farm owned by U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett.
Mike Dmuchowski, spokesman for the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, said 14 apartments were affected in the 2 p.m. blaze. About 75 firefighters were dispatched to the scene in the 4300 block of Buckeystown Pike, and no injuries were reported.
Officials didn’t have an estimate on monetary damage yet. The American Red Cross is working with displaced residents.
Bartlett was in Washington when the fire broke out, his spokeswoman said.
The most significant damage was done to a three-story, nine-unit building that used to be a barn, Dmuchowski said. A former silo with four apartments was also affected, as well as another one-unit building.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Maybe we should move that ladder pipe and try to get ahead of the fire instead of working the center of the burnt area and watching the fire spread on both ends. Simple tactic, sometimes forgotten.