June 09, 2024
On Sunday June 9, 2024 at 1240 hrs. the Harrington Fire Company was dispatched for a combine and field on fire on Whitelelysburg Rd. at the Delaware/Maryland Line. While responding 50 Command observed a large column of smoke and requested two additional brush trucks and tankers. The Greensboro (Caroline County, MD) and the Felton Fire Companies were then alerted to assist. Units arrived on scene to find a combine fully involved and approximately 5 acres of a barley field on fire. All units battled winds and the fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes. The scene was then placed under control and all units returned. UNITS ON SCENE: 50 Command, Brush 50, Brush 48, Brush 600, Tanker 48, Tanker 50, Tanker 600, Engine 48-3, Utility 50-8, Ambulance C-50 and Fire Police. OFFICER IN CHARGE: Asst. Chief Kevin Galyean.
