On Sunday afternoon, firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at 329 Cannon Street in downtown Chestertown. The blaze began around 3:45 in a vehicle parked next to Brian’s Best Pastries & Cafe and quickly spread to the building and an adjacent row townhome. The fire caused significant structural damage, local road closures, and widespread power outages across several blocks.  There were two injuries. The first patient was the occupant who jumped from a second-floor window to escape. This individual sustained serious leg injuries and was transported to the University of Maryland, Shore Medical Center at Chestertown for treatment. Their condition is not currently known. The second patient was evaluated at the scene for Smoke Inhalation. Again, their condition is not currently known.  Four residents of the directly affected townhouse have been displaced. They are being assisted by the American Red Cross.  The exact cause of the vehicle fire remains under investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. 

Queen Anne’s County officials have announced repaving operations will impact access to the Kramer Center and a portion of Powell Street this week.  Crews will work to repave Powell Street and the Goodwill Fire Company parking lot starting today, according to a press release. Work is expected to wrap up September 11th at the earliest, weather permitting.  The Kramer Center at 104 Powell Street currently houses the Area Agency on Aging and the Department of Housing and Family Services, and those with appointments or other business at the Kramer Center should allow extra time for arrival and follow directions to a temporary access route at North Liberty Street. Parking restrictions will also be in effect.  Drivers are urged to exercise increased caution in the area while work takes place.