Open in App
Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Smoke seen from outlet at commercial building near Courtyard InnChestertown MD

Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.

audio iconFire & Arson
Church Hill Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620

According to the dispatch call, emergency responders investigated smoke in a commercial building near Courtyard Inn on Church Hill Road. The smoke appeared to come from an electrical outlet or heater cord, possibly causing a fire. Authorities worked to secure power and confirm the source.

Audio|Heard on: Queen Anne's County Fire, EMS and Police
Listen to dispatch call
06:3
Transcript:
00:09
Camper 6, engine 6, engine tanker 5.
00:22
Courtyard Inn, near Church Hill Road.
01:36
We're looking in the storage room,
01:39
smoke inside believed to be from a heater cord,
01:44
but could not confirm.
05:21
There's a burned-out outlet, we're trying to secure the power and confirm that.
05:25
I need one more crew inside to help us confirm that.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Church Hill Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.

Share This Information

Incident Timeline

  1. Cause Confirmed and Incident Resolved
  2. Burned Outlet Found and Power Secured
  3. Investigation of Smoke Source
  4. Incident Located and Initial Assessment
  5. Units Dispatched to Commercial Building Fire

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Chestertown, MD

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.