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House fire with chimney flames on Sandy Point RoadCharles County MD

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Sandy Point Rd, Maryland 20662

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a house fire near Sandy Point Road after reports of smoke and flames from a chimney. The homeowner was seen on the roof spraying water down the chimney. The situation was controlled and held with Company Four units only. No injuries were reported.

Audio|Heard on: Charles County Fire & EMS
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04:48
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion Chief 4A, units responding near Sandy Point Road.
00:07
Caller advised fire alarm was going off inside the residence.
00:12
They did have a fire in their stove.
00:14
They had flames coming out of their chimney.
00:23
I'm (name withheld).
00:39
Engine Forty Two, the homeowner just called back and advised he wanted to cancel the fire department.
00:46
However, this is the second time he's called and canceled the fire department.
03:24
Got light smoke from the chimney.
03:26
Homeowner's on the roof with the garden hose.
04:19
Looks like the homeowner sprayed a good bit of water down the chimney.
04:15
I think we can hold it with Company Four units.

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Sandy Point Rd, Maryland 20662

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