Pocomoke City House Fire

The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire in Pocomoke City which displaced a family of seven (7). The fire was reported at 2PM at 6 Forth Street. Arriving firefighters found fire venting out of a bedroom window in the single story single family home.

The fire was quickly extinguished. The house was occupied at the time of the fire and all occupants escaped with no injuries. The tenant of the house is Maria Marshall and 5 of her 6 children ages, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 16 were home at the time of the fire. The house is owned by Dean Guy. The Red Cross has placed the family in a local motel. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.