Hay Bale Fire

 
By CVFD
June 26, 2026
 

A major bale fire was reported in the Princess Anne Fire District, prompting a multi-agency response and the deployment of multiple tankers for water supply. Station 2 was alerted to assist with the incident.
Brush 2 responded with Assistant Chief Cavanaugh and three firefighters, while Tanker 2 responded with Assistant Chief Engineer Reynolds and one firefighter. Upon arrival, personnel assisted incident command with manpower and water supply operations.
Once the situation was brought under control, units began to clear the scene and return to their respective stations as directed by command.

 
Units: Engine 5, Tanker 604, Squad 5, Engine Tanker 512, Tanker 905, Brush 3, Tanker 303, Tanker 3-2, Engine 306, Brush 2, Tanker 2, (Wicomico) Tanker 305, Paramedic 11-1, Ambulance 10-2
 
Mutual Aid: Somerset Station 5,6,2,3,9 Wicomico Station 3, 15. Forestry Department, Somerset EMS