Crime & Safety
PG County Home Engulfed In Massive Inferno (Video)
A local news station captured video of a massive house fire in Prince George's County.
ACCOKEEK, MD — A huge fire engulfed a house in Accokeek Wednesday night, but fortunately the home was vacant at the time.
Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a one-story single-family home in the 700 block of Manning Road East, Prince George's County Fire Department spokesman Mark Brady tweeted shortly before 8 p.m.
The fire was put out shortly after and there were no reported injuries.
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Chopper 4 captured video of the house fire, which showed the moment the blaze ramped up in intensity, pushing firefighters back (embedded below).
#Chopper4 EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Watch the moment a raging house fire in #Accokeek Maryland becomes an absolute INFERNO, pushing back firefighters with showering sparks, follow @shomaristone headed to the scene to get more info on this #BreakingNews @PGFDPIO @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/ACmEl6WNum
— Brad Freitas (@Chopper4Brad) September 12, 2019
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