Seven Fire Companies Respond to Monday Night Fire on Main Street

Submitted by Kevin Dayhoff

Monday night approximately 60 Carroll County volunteer firefighters from Westminster, New Windsor, Pleasant Valley, Reese, Manchester, Lineboro and Taneytown responded to a single-alarm fire at 164 West Main St. in Westminster. Westminster City Police also responded.

Chief 3 was in command. There were no injuries reported. The fire was placed under control at 12:20 a.m.

Units remained on the scene for overhaul until after 2 a.m., when Chief 3 terminated command but remained on the scene with Chief 10 for wrap-up details.

According to Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 spokesperson Robin Stansbury, the fire appears to have possibly started in the second-floor kitchen. The fire remains under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office.

No damage estimates were immediately available. The Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross was on the scene to assist the victims of the fire.

For additional information, contact Westminster Fire Department representative Robin Stansbury at 410-790-6984.