Crime & Safety

Hoarding Conditions Found At House Fire, Pets Treated At Scene: Prince George's Fire Dept.

Several pets were treated at the scene of a house fire Sunday where firefighters found "excessive storage conditions," officials reported.

Kristin Danley-Greiner's profile picture
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Several pets required medical attention and were returned to the owner at the scene of a Sunday fire in Chillum. Fire investigators were called to the property.
Several pets required medical attention and were returned to the owner at the scene of a Sunday fire in Chillum. Fire investigators were called to the property. (Photo courtesy of the Prince George's County Fire and Rescue Department)

CHILLUM, MD — A fire broke out at a two-story home in Chillum Sunday, which displaced one adult and required medical care on the scene for several pets, officials say.

Firefighters were called to the home around 6:14 p.m. Aug. 11, which was located in the 6600 block of Karlson Court. Prince George's firefighters found "excessive storage conditions" in the basement, which is where the fire broke out, officials said.

Several pets required medical attention and were returned to the owner. Fire investigators were called to the property. Montgomery County firefighters provided mutual aid, the fire department reported.

Find out what's happening in Bowiefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Bowie