UPDATE 4:40 p.m.
Prince Frederick, MD – On Monday, May 28 the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department was called to a house fire in the 4000 block of Sparkleberry Court. Initial reports claimed an explosion was heard and fire was visible.
Deputy Fire Chief Mark Arhar and crew arrived on the scene to find a single family home fully engulfed in flames. Ahar established command and exterior operations only were performed.
Arhar said upon arrival the two occupants inside the home at the time of dispatch were found outside at a neighbor’s driveway. The pair was conscious, alert and breathing. Helicopters were initially called for transport, but not available due to weather, and both were transported by ground to MedStar.
According to Arhar it appears a possible explosion took place, but the official cause of the fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office.
A total of 60 firefighters assisted with the call, including local mutual aide units from inside and outside of Calvert County. The home and vehicles on the property were destroyed, other structures on the property were threatened, but ultimately saved during the incident.
Arhar says volunteers will continue to operate on the scene through the the afternoon.
Prince Frederick, MD – Calvert County authorities confirmed that two people were transported to regional trauma centers following a house fire on Sparkleberry Court late Monday morning, May 28. Numerous fire companies responded to the initial call around 11 a.m. Travelers on Henry Hutchins Road and Todd Road were delayed due the the heavy presence of apparatus at the scene. Officials from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department reported that a statement on the incident will be released later.
Previous report
Prince Frederick, MD – Crews in Calvert County have been dispatched to a house fire on Sparkleberry Court. The call was sent out around 11 a.m. At 11:44 a.m. the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office advised that motorists traveling on Henry Hutchins Road and Todd Road should expect delays due to the heavy presence of fire apparatus.