Ice Slows Response to Indian Head House Fire; One Displaced

Ice Slows Response to Indian Head House Fire; One Displaced

A two-story single-family home in Indian Head, Charles County, was completely destroyed by an early-morning structure fire Thursday, displacing one resident who suffered burns while escaping and sending one firefighter to the hospital after a fall on ice. The blaze at 5450 Powerline Place was reported at 3:59 a.m. on January 29, 2026. The occupant detected the smell of smoke, investigated, discovered flames in the living room, and sustained burn…

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Indian Head House Destroyed, One Firefighter Injured and Homeowner Burned; Ice Hampers First Responders Response

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 5450 Powerline Place in Indian Head, for the reported house on fire. 911 callers reported the house was on fire with all occupants attempting to evacuate. Within 5 minutes of the initial 911 call, the caller called back confirming all occupants had evacuated. First arriving units arriv…