Four firefighters hurt in Washington College IT Center Fire

The fire was discovered by an employee at a nearby business establishment, and 911 was alerted shortly after. Fire departments from around the region assisted Chestertown Vol. Fire Department and were dispatched to the fire at 7:53 pm. The fire was controlled in about 2 ½ hours by over eighty firefighters who responded to the four alarm fire. Four firefighters sustained minor illness and injuries during fire suppression; all have been treated and released from medical attention.