May 6th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
An early morning fire in Flinstone saw three cats parish, but a family dog rescued. The Maryland State Fire Marshal was issued a prelinary report:
TIME: 5:38 am
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 14115 Laurel Branch Trail NE, Flintstone, Allegany County
TYPE OF INCIDENT: structure fire
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: single story manufactured home
OWNER / OCCUPANTS: Patrcia Leitzen / Cheryl Ward
INJURIES / DEATHS: none
ESTIMATED LOSS – STRUCTURE: $10,000 CONTENTS: $5,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: activated with save
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a
ARREST(S): n/a
PRIMARY RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Flintstone Volunteer Fire Dept.
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 15
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: occupant
AREA OF ORGIN: interior bedroom
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: under investigation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Occupant was asleep when the smoke alarm activated. Occupant was able to retrieve a dog and exit the residence. Occupant was going to go back inside for three cats but the smoke inhibited her from doing so. The three cats perished inside the residence. The Fire Marshal's Office reminds everyone “get out, stay out”. Occupant was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.
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