On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 1253 hours, Engine 2 was alerted for the report of a vehicle fire in the area of 29697 Vincent Circle in Mechanicsville. Engine 24 responded with 4 personnel.

Crews arrived on the scene to find a USPS vehicle on fire and deployed the front bumper attack line while personnel extinguished the fire in under 15 minutes.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was requested to investigate due to the vehicle being in motion when the fire started.

The operator of the vehicle escaped without injury and no injuries reported.

Engine 24 was back in quarters at 1358 hours.