Dozens of people seek assistance from Red Cross following Wednesday afternoon fire - CBS Baltimore

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BALTIMORE -- More than 20 families sought assistance from the Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region pursuing a occurrence astatine an flat analyzable successful Laurel Maryland connected Wednesday, according to archetypal responders.

The occurrence damaged an flat analyzable successful the 13000 artifact of Briarwood Drive, Red Cross officials said.

It started astir 2:46 p.m., according to the Prince George's County Fire Department.

The occurrence displaced 44 residents from 14 units, occurrence officials said.

Approx 2:46pm #PGFD units were dispatched to the 13000 artifact of Briarwood Dr successful Laurel for a reported operation fire. On country crews recovered a 3-story multi-family dwelling w/fire showing done roof. A 2nd alarm has been requested. PIO en route.

— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) November 30, 2022

Trained volunteers person been providing indispensable services to those displaced individuals. Those services see food, water, fiscal resources, affectional enactment and the replacement of medications, according to archetypal responders.

In the days and weeks to come, unpaid squad members volition proceed to enactment with impacted individuals and families to supply further betterment resources and assistance those affected get connected the roadworthy to recovery, Red Cross officials said.

All Red Cross assistance is free. People with disaster-related needs tin telephone 1-800-Red Cross for support.