Commercial Structure Fire Outside Pocomoke

Worcester County Fire Marshall Office Photo

Written  by:  Matt Owens
Worcester County
Fire Marshall Office
On March 27, 2013 the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a reported commercial structure fire located at 5341 Heather Lane, Pocomoke, Maryland in Worcester County.

Pocomoke, Snow Hill, Princess Anne, and Fruitland Volunteer Fire Companies responded and quickly contained the fire. 

 First arriving fire units reported two chicken houses well involved in fire with partial structural collapse. The chicken houses involved in the fire are owned by Perdue Farms.  There were no injuries reported.  The Fire Companies remained on the scene for approximately two hours. 

 The cause of the fire is listed as undetermined and the investigation remains open. 

 Anyone with additional information is asked contact Chief Deputy Matt Owens at 410-632-5666 ext. 2 or mowens@wcfmo.org.