Benedict Runs Multi-Alarm Fire in Bel Alton's First Due

On April 28, at 0510, Station 5 was alerted to 10855 Charles Street for the brush fire. First units on scene advised fire spead to the building. Engine 5-4 (Cheif 5-A Kerrigan) and Tanker 5 (D. Hutchins) responded with two. The assignment was upgraded to a second and third alarm due to water supply. Engine 5-4 arrived on the scene and was assigned to side charlie due to fire spread to the junk yard. Tanker 5 arrived and assisted with water supply. Members from Benedict worked on the scene for several hours assisting with overhaul before returning to service.

Numerous Companies from Charles, St. Mary's, Prince Georges, NDW, Andrews Air Force Base FD, National Airport FD, and NIH Bethesda worked on the scene of this incident.