From the HVFD Recent Incidents

At about 2220 hours, units from Chillum-Adelphi and the surrounding area were dispatched for a reported house fire at 8402 Rambler Drive in Adelphi. Units arrived and found an automobile ablaze with fire extending to the porch and inside to the garage and living room. Crews helped the residents from the burning house, many of whom were trying to get out a single door on the side of the house. At least 7 elderly residents of the group home, a large split-level, and three care-takers escaped the blaze without serious injury. Several residents were treated on the scene for smoke inhalation, but none required transport. Damage was estimated at about $40,000 to the structure and its contents. About 50 fire/rescue personnel were on the scene.

Units responding: Engines 341 & 342 (Chillum-Adelphi), Engine 11, Truck 1, Rescue Squad 1 and Chief 1b (Hyattsville), Engine 111 & 112 (Branchville), Engine 121, Truck 12, Ambulance 129, Chief 12, 12a and 12b and Medic 8 (College Park), Engine 72, Tower 7, Chief 7, 7a and 7b (Riverdale).

Top: Firefighters look for extension on the front porch. Top Left: HVFD Firefighter Chris Hebert in front of Truck 1. Bottom Left: HVFD Firefighter Mike Walker

Photos by Dave J. Iannone

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