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House Fire · Charles CountyAt least two people are dead following a house fire in Charles County, Maryland, Sunday morning. The Maryland State Fire Marshal said that the search continues as they work with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Sunday afternoon for possible additional victims. Officials said heavy machinery will be brought to the scene to help remove debris. The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and several surrounding departments initially responded to the 3…See the Story
Maryland State Fire Marshal: At Least 2 People Dead in House Fire Involving Entrapment in Charles Co.
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House Fire · WaldorfThis 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. …See the Story
A Smoke Alarm Had Been Disconnected in Waldorf House Fire that Killed 6
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