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A structure fire that occurred on November 6, 2025, at approximately 4:40 PM in Hagerstown, Maryland, is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The incident took place at an apartment building located at 355 South Potomac Street, Apartment 2N. The Hagerstown Fire Department responded to the scene and was able to bring the fire under control within five minutes, with twenty firefighters on the scene. The fire was discovered by a passer-by, and the preliminary cause remains under investigation.
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The fire originated on the exterior underneath the deck of the apartment building. The estimated financial loss due to the fire is $500 for the structure, with no reported loss for contents. There were no reported injuries or deaths associated with this incident, and the number of displaced occupants has not been specified. The status of smoke alarms and fire alarm or sprinkler systems at the property has not been detailed. Authorities are requesting that anyone with information regarding this fire contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office in Hagerstown at 301-766-3888. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is part of the Department of State Police and focuses on protecting citizens from fire and explosion hazards through education, inspection, investigation, and fire protection engineering.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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