PORT REPUBLIC, Md. – On January 9, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a structure fire on Cortona Drive near Ball Road.
Crews arrived with a well-advanced fire throughout the two-story home, and people on the scene were attempting to get dogs out. Firefighters began to make an interior attack, shortly having to back out due to partial collapse of the home. Command made the decision thereafter to move all efforts to defensive operations due to the lack of integrity within the home. Following this decision, the home collapsed on itself.
Broomes Island Road between Grays Road and Ball Road in Port Republic will be shut down due to the large structure fire. Use alternate routes.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal was notified and requested to the scene. No injuries have been reported.
Updates will be provided as they become available.
All photos courtesy of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
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