At approximately 1500 hrs the Solomons Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to a very large brush fire in Southern Saint Marys County. Quickly the Solomons Volunteers responded with numerous units to assist with the 28 acre brush fire. While Engine 34 and Tanker 3 were utilized in order to supply water to the fire scene, the crews from Brush 3, Command 3 and UTV3 assist with the extinguishment of the fire. Due to the dry conditions the spread of the brush fire was quick the but the teamwork of the various agencies to include Trooper 7 allowed for the containment of the fire without threat to any life or property. Volunteers cleared the scene in 5 hours at approximately 2000 hrs.
