At 2020 hours Station 2, Charles Station 2, Charles Station 5, Charles Truck 3, and EMS Station 29 were dispatched to 40060 Circle Drive in Golden Beach for a possible Shed Fire. Prior to units arriving on the scene the assignment was upgraded to a House Fire adding Charles Station 3, Charles Tanker 10, Truck 7, Rescue Squad 7, and Water Supply 5. Truck 7 and Rescue Squad 7 responded shortly after dispatch with 11 Volunteers.

First arriving units found a one story single family, abandon house that was fully involved. Crews started a defensive attack knocking the bulk of the fire from the outside. Truck 7 and Rescue Squad 7 arrived and provided lighting and overhaul on the fire ground.

The units from Station 7 remained on the scene for over an hour and a half assisting with opening up and conducting overhaul. Truck 7 and Rescue Squad 7 cleared the scene and returned to quarters at 2252 hours.

During the incident Tanker 74 transferred to Mechanicsville Station 2 with an additional 5 Volunteers. While Tanker 74, Truck 7, and Rescue Squad 7 operated in Mechanicsville, a 4th crew handled a gas leak in Wildewood with Engine 72.

This Fire is being investigated by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.

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