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Heard on: Charles County Fire & EMS · 1/17/2026 02:43 AM
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If needed, our water spot point is going to be the pond near Ryceville Road.
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Ryceville Road, got it.
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Fire crews battle chimney blaze near Ryceville Rd
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a structure fire near Ryceville Road in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Crews reported an active chimney fire with roof and propane tank involvement. Multiple engines and squads worked to contain the incident, and the fire was later declared out after crews extinguished hot spots in both the chimney and roof areas.
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Ryceville Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
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