Last weekend a devastating fire destroyed an apartment building in Clarksburg. Seventy-five firefighters responded to the scene and assisted several occupants from the building. The fire left 24 apartments uninhabitable and displaced 43 people. Two residents were treated for minor injuries and three family pets were killed. Four firefighters also suffered minor injuries fighting the fire.
County Executive Marc Elrich stated that “while the investigation of this fire is ongoing, it has been determined that this was an act of arson. A juvenile suspect has been charged and, after motions were filed by the State’s Attorney’s office, the individual was detained.
I want to thank our emergency responders and partners for their quick response to this fire. The American Red Cross and the County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have been working closely to help fulfill needs. They worked to provide temporary shelter for some victims while other volunteers like Clarksburg Closet supplied essentials like clothes and toiletries.
This week MHP set up a relief fund to help those families. They will help identify unmet needs and manage donations, all of which will be given to families impacted by the fire. Visit mhpartners.org to contribute. “
If you have any questions or need help directly from the County because of the fire, call the DHHS navigation line at 240-777-4141. Photo by MCFRS
