Berlin, MD – The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a commercial structure fire in Berlin late this morning.

At 11:21 AM the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a structure fire at the Friendship Exxon located at 10709 Grays Corner Road in Berlin.

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke conditions throughout the single-story multi-tenant commercial building. A second alarm was dispatched bringing in additional equipment and personnel to the scene. Over 50 firefighters and 31 pieces of apparatus responded and worked for nearly four hours completely extinguishing the fire.

Berlin was assisted by Ocean City, Showell, Bishopville, Newark, Snow Hill, Ocean Pines, Selbyville, Frankford, Roxana, Dagsboro, Powellville, Willards, and Pittsville volunteer fire companies.

Deputies from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and conducted a thorough fire scene examination. Damages are estimated at over $350,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.