Berlin Exxon fire

Damage from the Tuesday Exxon fire could be seen more clearly from inside the building. Courtesy Berlin Fire Company.

BERLIN, Md. - Firefighters were on scene nearly four hours Tuesday to put out a fire at the Exxon in Berlin.

Units were dispatched just before 11:30 a.m. to the gas station at the intersection of Grays Corner and Friendship roads, across from Stephen Decatur High School. Upon arrival they found smoke outside and an active fire inside the building. According to the Berlin Fire Company, the lead agency on the scene, the fire was mostly in the roof area of the building and did not involve gas pumps. 

Berlin Exxon fire

At least ten agencies responded to the fire at the Exxon near Stephen Decatur High School on Tuesday. First responders could be seen from the Coast Copter.

At least ten nearby fire companies responded to help with the blaze, with the last crews finishing around 3 p.m. According to Berlin's fire chief, one firefighter experienced a heat-related injury, though he was treated at the scene and released. 

Berlin Exxon Fire

Smoke could be seen coming out of the building. Courtesy Berlin Fire Company.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal.

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