A Smoke Alarm Had Been Disconnected in Waldorf House Fire that Killed 6
The State Fire Marshal found a disconnected basement smoke alarm, highlighting risks of disabling alarms; six people, including four children, died in the fire, officials said.
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A smoke alarm had been disconnected in Waldorf house fire that killed 6
This image provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal shows a house fire in Waldorf, Md., Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (Office of the State Fire Marshal via AP) A smoke alarm inside the Waldorf home that went up in flames Sunday morning, leaving four children and two adults dead, had been disconnected and had no battery installed, the Maryland fire marshal’s office said. It’s not clear whether there were any active smoke alarms inside the home. …


Smoke alarms found nonfunctional in Waldorf fire; investigation continues
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is continuing its investigation into a tragic fire in Waldorf that resulted in the deaths of six individuals, includ
Disabled Smoke Alarm Found In Deadly Waldorf House Fire That Claimed Six Lives - The BayNet
WALDORF, Md. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the cause of the deadly multi-fatal fire in Waldorf that claimed the lives of six people, including four children, on Sunday morning. Preliminary information indicates the victims are believed to be the wife and three children of the homeowner, along with the wife and child of another surviving occupant of the home. While no evidence of arson has been found, the cause r…
Waldorf Multi-Fatal Fire Investigation Update - Victim Identification Ongoing and Smoke Alarm Findings - Southern Maryland News Net
UPDATE 8/13/2025: The Office of the State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the cause of the deadly multi-fatal fire in Waldorf that claimed the lives of six people, including four children, on Sunday morning. Preliminary information indicates the victims are believed to be the wife and three children of the homeowner, along with the wife and child of another surviving occupant of the home. While no evidence of arson has been found, the caus…
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