Saturday, January 30, 2010 13:40 On Saturday afternoon, in the midst of a snow storm, a box alarm was dispatched to the 2700 block of Accokeek Road for a reported house fire with people trapped. The Wagon, Pumper, Tower and Ambulance from company 24 responded with 8 volunteers. In addition the Captain from company 24, who was in the area, was the first to arrive on the scene. As he approached the house, he could see an individual laying inside of the residence. As he attempted to rescue the victim he was forced back by intense fire conditions. He then kicked in a side door of the house to gain entry, but was again forced by by intense heat and fire. After several minutes the engines from 24 arrived on the scene and began an intense interior attack. Unfortunately despite a valiant effort by the Accokeek Volunteers the victim was determined to be deceased on the scene. Because of the location being in a non-hydrant area, a water supply was set up utilizing tankers from several departments and the water supply unit from Clinton. Crews remained on the scene until approx. 2100 hrs assisting fire investigators and PGPD.