A candle started an accidental blaze that tore through several businesses at a Southern Maryland strip mall Monday night, State Fire Marshals said Tuesday.
At approximately 10:39 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to 13860 H G Trueman Road, in Solomons after a 911 caller reported a large explosion and fire.
Pets rescued from fire at Calvert County veterinary hospital
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SOLOMONS, Md. - Authorities rescued two pets from a fire at a Calvert County veterinary hospital.
The multi-alarm fire was reported around 10:45 p.m. Monday at the Solomons Veterinary Medical Center at 13860 HG Trueman Road in Solomons.
Around 10:45 p.m. on May 24, 2021, firefighters were dispatched to 13860 HG Trueman Road for a building fire. Firefighters arrived to find the small strip mall located just before the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge ablaze.
May 24, 2021
UPDATE 5/25/ 2021 @ 7:15 a.m.: The following is an official update from the Fire Marshals Office:
As the sun begins to rise in Southern Maryland, Deputy State Fire Marshals are beginning to get a clearer picture of last night’s devastating multi-alarm fire in Solomons.
Around 10:45 p.m. on May 24, 2021, firefighters were dispatched to 13860 HG Trueman Road for a building fire. Firefighters arrived to find the small strip mall located just before the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge ablaze.
Multiple fire departments from Calvert, St. Mary’s, and Charles counties responded to the scene to assist in bringing the fire under control. Firefighters were successful in rescuing two pets from Solomons Veterinary Medical Center. No injuries have been reported.