COMPTON, MD. — Fire destroyed a home in the small community of St. Clements Shores on Sunday, Dec. 14th injuring the owner of the home.
According to Deputy Fire Marshal Brenneman, the owner, Ruth Stewart, 91, accidentally left unattended grease on the stove causing a fire. Ms. Stewart made several attempts to extinguish the fire, but was unsuccessful. Ms. Stewart was transported to the St. Mary’s Hospital due to smoke inhalation.
Fire departments from Hollywood and the Seventh District assisted Leonardtown VFD in extinguishing the blaze. The house was destroyed by the fire and the victim will be assisted by family.
COMPTON, MD. --- Fire destroyed a home in the small community of St. Clements Shores on Sunday, Dec. 14th injuring the owner of the home. According to Deputy Fire Marshal Brenneman, the owner, Ruth Stewart, 91, accidentally left unattended grease on the stove causing a fire.
