June 30, 2010 8:13 p.m. - Residential structure fire on Laurel St., In the city. The first two pictures show what Pocomoke Firefighters were faced with when they arrived. Firefighters entered the structure and quickly knocked the fire down. The fire was in an upstairs room....where it appeared to have started. There were no injuries. Upon arrival, Firefighter, Travis Cowger took command until Chief Dicky Gladding arrived. The fire was investigated by the Worcester County Fire Marshals Office.

The following is the release from the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office:
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire at 408 Laurel Street, Pocomoke, Maryland in Worcester County. The June 30, 2010 fire was dispatched at approximately 8:13 pm. First arriving fire units reported fire showing from Side A of a two-story residential dwelling. Firefighters from the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company made an aggressive interior attack and quickly had the fire under control. The dwelling involved in the fire is owned by Bryant and Christina Planter and was occupied by nine (9) people at the time the fire was discovered. All occupants were able to escape and no injuries were reported. The fire originated a second floor bedroom closet. The fire was caused by a five (5) year old playing with a lighter. No injuries were reported. Anyone with additional questions is asked to contact Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Owens at 410-632-5666 x 2 or at mowens@wcfmo.org .