Leaf Fire Burns 5 Structures In Lanham: Officials

Bowie MD

28 April, 2021

12:39 PM

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LANHAM, MD — Officials said an April 21 blaze rolled through one garage and four sheds in Lanham. Investigators reported that the fire started after somebody discarded burned leaves. Strong winds allowed the flames to spread quickly, the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department explained. The blaze in the 9400 block of Worrell Avenue did not hurt anybody, a write-up advised. "Know the rules where you live," the fire department tweeted. "The burning and discarding of yard waste is a violation of the fire code in our County." Residents can apply for a burn permit from the Prince George's County Health Department. The county also collects yard trimmings. Call 311 for more information. Know the rules where you live: The burning and discarding of yard waste is a violation of the fire code in our County, however you can seek a permit from @PGCHealth Otherwise, the County provides yard trim collection, for more info on that, please call 311.— Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) April 22, 2021 Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. Download our mobile application from the App Store or Google Play. Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.