Maryland Family In Burning Home Did Not Call For Help

Prince George's County fire officials said Friday that precious time was lost in battling a serious house fire because the occupants of the house tried to remove a burning chair themselves, rather than call 911.
Jan. 31, 2003
Prince George's County fire officials said Friday that precious time was lost in battling a serious house fire because the occupants of the house tried to remove a burning chair themselves, rather than call 911.
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