HAGERSTOWN, MD News (9/5/2024) – On September 4, 2024, at approximately 5:16 p.m., a fire broke out at a single-family residence located at 1024 Jefferson Blvd in Hagerstown, MD. The property, owned by Beverly Smith, suffered significant damage in the incident. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.
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The Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene, with a total of 32 firefighters from various units arriving to contain the blaze. The fire was controlled within 10 minutes, preventing further damage to the surrounding area. The fire department confirmed that the fire originated in a basement bedroom due to an accidental electrical failure. The failure was linked to an extension cord connected to a security camera.
Although the fire was quickly brought under control, the property sustained approximately $5,000 in damage to the structure and an additional $5,000 in damage to its contents. There were no smoke alarms present in the residence.
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The occupants of the home were present when the fire was discovered and were able to evacuate safely. As a result of the fire, the family has been displaced and is currently receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
Local authorities continue to remind residents about the importance of installing smoke detectors in their homes to reduce the risk of injury and property loss during fires.
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