(March 31, 2022) Multiple fire units responded Saturday for a house fire at 10016 Carey Road in Berlin that took the life of a beloved canine.

The fire also claimed the home and personal possessions of residents Julie and Jeffrey Burton, who operate Surfside Rooster in West Ocean City.

The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to the fire at 10:29 a.m., with the first units on the scene reporting fire and smoke coming from the attic of the home.

A search of the residence resulted in locating two family dogs, one of which perished as a result of the fire.

Firefighters navigated through smoke and flames to pull both pets from the structure. Resuscitation efforts revived Boh but could not save Ali, who suffered from smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.

Fire investigators determined the fire was accidental and apparently originated in a clothes dryer.

Berlin was assisted by Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Showell, Bishopville and Selbyville Volunteer Fire Departments.

As news of the tragedy spread, family friend Michael Agnew organized a GoFundMe page, which as of Wednesday had raised nearly $2,000 of a $10,000 goal.

To help the Burton family, visit

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-give-one-of-ocs-best-a-hand?utm_campaign=p_cfshare-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR34bFYJcQtKWSOpySC2r79bE5kLNedVsdXLR_TtAc2d5VB5elbW5YZDHys