Units from Oxon Hill were alerted to a house fire in the 10000 blk of Mariner Dr in Ft. Washington at about 2130hrs. The call was reported by PGPD who was on scene to report fire thru the roof. This was confirmed by first arriving engine from Silesia #47. Fire ripped thru the second floor and roof of the massive home which had extinguish efforts that were hampered by very strong winds coming off the river. No injuries to report, but there was extensive damage to home. Chiefs 21, 42A(Charlie Division) & 42B(Command Post) were also on the call. Photo’s courtesy of Paulwall.
Chief 842A N. D. Epps, Sr.