UPDATED: 11 Family Pets Die in Hebron Area Fire
UPDATED – 02/06/23 – Hebron firefighters were called to a residential fire on Giles Lane in Quantico just after 4 Saturday afternoon. State Fire officials say there were smoke alarms in the home after a previous fire incident, but they had not been installed. The occupants of the home discovered the fire which officials say began in the living room after combustibles were placed too close to a propane heater. Two pet dogs were rescued from the home, however 11 other family pets died. One person was also treated for smoke inhalation and released from Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Damage is estimated at $100,000. The American Red Cross is assisting the family.
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Firefighters from Hebron were called for a fire just after 4 Saturday afternoon on Giles Lane. Crews arriving at the scene found a fully involved mobile home. Multiple fire crews were called to assist or provide back-up – and a tanker task force was requested to the scene. Firefighters rescued multiple animals from the burning home as well. The Red Cross is assisting the occupants. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 4 hours – the State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
