Early Monday morning, a two-alarm fire broke out in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County. Thick smoke and flames were visible from the area. The Calvert County Sheriff's Office advised people to avoid Gordon Stinnett Avenue while fire crews worked to control the blaze, according to DC News Now.
A fire destroyed a row of townhomes, leaving more than a dozen families without homes as the holiday season approached, though no injuries were reported. The Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region is assisting about 20 displaced people while the cause of the fire remains under investigation, as per FOX 5 DC
The National Weather Service had warned of elevated fire danger due to low humidity, gusty winds, and prolonged dryness. "In the days and weeks to come, the Red Cross will continue to work with our partners in Calvert County to assist affected residents and provide additional recovery resources to help them get back on their feet," the organization said, as reported by WUSA9.
