Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department

SECOND DUE TRUCK AT WEST LANHAM HOTEL FIRE

     

Thursday, April 12, 2012 Just after midnight, Truck 9 along with surrounding companies were alerted to 8500 Annaplois Road for smoke coming from the building. Engine 28 arrived on the scene with smoke showing. Interior crews found fire in a laundry room and smoke conditions on every floor. The crews had the fire knocked with-in 10 minutes of arrival. The 6 man Truck crew assisted with various duties on the fire ground. It took all special services around 60 minutes to clear the building of smoke. Truck 9 cleared the scene at 0147 hours.