Large Brush Fire in Newburg

October 23, 0808 hours
reported by F/F Tim Ramsey

Stations 3 and 12 were alerted for the General Alarm Brush Fire at 0808 in Newburgs area. B-3, B-12, Tanker 12, and U-12 responded to 12285 Nyce Manor Place, plus many other companies from the surrounding counties and Virginia. Upon arrival Nyce Manor Pl. Command released Tanker 12, and assigned B-3 to Division 1, and B-12 to Division 2. Approximately 5 acres were involved in the fire. B-3, and B-12 emptied several tanks of water, after forestry deemed the use of class A foam unhealthy for the environment being that the fire was so close to the river. U-12 later arrived later with a relief crew for B-12. After a couple more hours and several more tanks of water. Nyce Manor Pl. Command released B-3, and B-12. Cause of fire is undetermined at this time.

Waldorf Units: B-3, B-12, Tanker 12, & U-12

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