| St. Leonard, MD – On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 1:58 pm, units from the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company were dispatched to Ridge View Drive in the White Sands community for the report of a vehicle fire.
Engine 72, under the command of Lt. Weems, and Tanker 7, under the command of Fire Chief R. Weems II, responded to the incident. Upon arrival, crews discovered a full-size pickup truck with working fire located in the rear of the vehicle.
Firefighter Godin and Lieutenant Schooley quickly deployed a hoseline from Engine 72 and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Thanks to the swift actions and coordinated teamwork of the responding crews, the fire was brought under control within minutes, successfully preventing extension to a nearby residence.
Overhaul operations were conducted to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. The scene was declared under control and cleared by Assistant Chief V. DeVries.
No injuries were reported.
The St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company reminds residents to call 9-1-1 immediately if they see smoke or fire |
