Basement fire displaces four adults in Capitol Heights home
A basement fire on Nova Avenue left four Capitol Heights adults without a home after crews put out the blaze and reported no injuries.
Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crews put out a basement fire in a two-story home on Nova Avenue in Capitol Heights late July 20, leaving four adults displaced but causing no reported injuries. Fire investigators remained on scene after the blaze was extinguished.
The four adults need housing, clothing and other essentials. In Prince George’s County, residents looking for help after a fire can dial 211 for referrals, contact the Maryland Department of Human Services at 1-800-332-6347 or TTY 1-800-735-2258, and reach the American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region at 301-588-2515. The regional Red Cross office is at 2020 East West Highway in Silver Spring and serves disaster survivors across the area.
Offer temporary lodging if you can do so safely, along with new clothing, toiletries, chargers and gift cards that let the displaced adults buy what they need without sorting through piles of donated items. Ask before dropping anything off so the family does not end up with duplicate goods or items they cannot use.
Basements and garages carry added fire risks, especially where flammable liquids and storage are involved, and improper extension-cord use adds danger. Check the basement for overloaded outlets, cords running under rugs, boxes stacked too close to appliances and anything stored near a furnace, water heater or other electrical equipment.
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