News & Announcements

November 19, 2023 - Commercial Structure Fire in Berlin

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a commercial structure fire in Berlin on Sunday November 19, 2023.

At 10:17 AM the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a structure fire at the Faith Baptist Church. Upon arrival crews observed smoke conditions coming from a boiler. Crews were able to isolate the utilities serving the boiler and brought the situation under control.

November 18, 2023 - Residential Structure Fire in Snow Hill

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire in Snow Hill on Saturday afternoon.

At 1:59 PM the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a structure fire at 3602 Figgs Landing Road in Snow Hill.

Upon arrival, crews observed significant smoke and fire conditions throughout the single-story home. Firefighters worked to quickly bring the fire under control. Crews then remained on scene for approximately 3 hours performing overhaul operations.

August 21, 2023 - Man Fatally Injured in Gas Explosion in Stockton

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated an explosion that resulted in a fatality on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

At 8:48 AM Saturday, the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company and the Pocomoke City EMS departments were dispatched to the 400 block of Silva Road in Stockton, Maryland for a reported camper trailer explosion with burn injury. Firefighters and Paramedics arrived and observed a camper trailer at the residence that had experienced an over pressurization along with an 80-year-old male victim with burn injuries on over 90 percent of his body.

August 4, 2023 - Residential Structure Fire in Snow Hill

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire at 413 West Market Street in Snow Hill on Wednesday August 2, 2023.

At 7:20 PM the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to a reported house fire. Upon arrival crews observed a two-story single-family home with fire showing on several sides. Firefighters were able to locate and extinguish the fire quickly and ensure all occupants of the home had evacuated.

August 3, 2023 - Commercial Structure Fire in West Ocean City

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a commercial structure fire at Hooper’s Restaurant located at 12913 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City earlier this evening.

The Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched for an appliance fire in the kitchen at 7:32 PM. Upon arrival, crews quickly located a fire in the kitchen behind a cooking appliance. Firefighters from Ocean City and Berlin worked meticulously to contain the fire that extended into the walls for approximately 3 hours.

June 27, 2023 - Commercial Structure Fire in West Ocean City

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a commercial structure fire at Smokers BBQ Pit located at 9711 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City early this morning. The Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 4:12 AM. Upon arrival, crews experienced fire conditions on the exterior of the structure. Crews brought the fire under control quickly with fire and smoke damage extending throughout the interior as well.

May 31, 2023 - Intentionally Set Vehicle Fire in Berlin

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a vehicle fire in Berlin on Wednesday.

The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched for a reported vehicle fire at 10:48 AM at the intersection of Mary Road and Sinepuxent Road in Berlin. First arriving units observed significant fire conditions throughout a Ford Transit cargo van abandoned on the side of the roadway. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire with minor extension to a farm field nearby.