Fire involving propane tanks at Aqualand Marina, Newburg MD
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a structure fire at Aqualand Marina involving propane tanks. Smoke and fire were visible in the attic. Command was established and multiple fire units arrived. Firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the fire while managing hazards from propane tanks. Ventilation and overhaul operations were conducted after knocking down visible fire.
Audio|Source: Charles County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Hammer 101[1]4. Can you confirm flames or smoke? Dispatching units including engines, tankers, and rescue from UMF 14.
00:26
Tangor 142 reporting 10 out of 3. Tilley 15 and King George rescue engine 2 responding on the 3rd alarm.
00:56
Setting up at main entrance. Trucks are fully staffed, no additional trucks requested.
01:19
Assigning units for engine and truck operations. Smoke visible outside Charlie sector. Propane tanks posing hazard.
01:46
Propane tanks located at side Charlie. Command established at 1928 hours. Attack group confirmed.
02:15
Smoke and minor fire inside building attic. Checking for fire extension. Staging additional units outside Aqualand.
02:39
Tankers and engines coordinating for water supply. Engine 22 remains in service with tanker support.
03:09
Chief reports preparing to upgrade to working fire. Standby for further instructions.
03:36
Ladder 28 deploying. Second hose line being pulled. Units staged at campground entrance.
03:57
Command announces staging location at entrance to campground at 9700 Orland Park Road.
04:24
Unit 14 turning around for reverse lay to support engine 28 if needed. Preparing lay near campground driveway.
04:50
Multiple fire units including engines, tankers, trucks, rescue, and chiefs arriving on scene.
05:18
Additional units responding. Reminder to maintain communication and order.
05:48
Command directs truck 28 to operate on the roof creating ventilation.
06:14
Division 1 acknowledges and coordinates roof operations with chief 1B and instructors.
06:44
Fire mostly knocked down with all visible flames out. Teams continue overhaul and opening operations.
07:13
Confirming fire knockdown continuing overhaul efforts.
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[1]
101: Fire Response Unit
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Location mentioned:
Aqualand Marina and Campground, 9700 Orland Park Rd, Newburg, MD 20664
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