Personnel Battle Building Fire In Frederick Wednesday Afternoon

One person was evaluated, but refused transport to the hospital.

 

Fire at the Fieldpointe Apartments, Sept. 18th, 2024  (Photos from Frederick County Fire 7 Rescue Services) 

Frederick, Md (KM) Fire fighters were sent to a building fire Wednesday afternoon in Frederick.

Fire and Rescue officials say the call went out at around 4:12 PM to the 300 block of Highview Terrace at the Fieldpointe Apartments. Fire fighters arriving at the scene saw smoke showing from the third floor, and requested the Rapid Intervention Dispatch which brings in additional personnel. .

The fire was located on the second floor with some extension. Personnel had the flames out in under 20-minutes.

One person was removed from the second floor, and evaluated. That person refused transport to the hospital.

The Red Cross came to the scene to assist two adults three children who were displaced.   Animal Control Officers were brought in to work with two dogs.

 

 

By Kevin McManus