
Tower 18 Responds to House Fire in Bowie
On May 18th, 2026, just before 14:30 hours, as temperatures were nearing 95°, Public Safety Communications alerted companies to box area 43-03 for a house on fire in the 14800 BLK Pepper Tree Dr. Tower 18 was out the door at dispatch with 5 personnel, as the first due truck. Engine Co. 43 arrived to a 2-story single family dwelling with fire through the roof. The Tower arrived as dispatched and reported to the second floor to begin searches and hooking ceilings. The outside team deployed ground ladders to second floor windows before making their way inside to assist with opening up. Units remained on scene for over 2 hours overhauling before returning to service.
