Massive Chicken House Fire Erupts in Queen Anne’s County, Cause Under Investigation

Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating a significant structure fire that occurred early Saturday morning in Marydel, Queen Anne’s County. The blaze, which engulfed a large chicken house, resulted in an estimated $300,000 in damages to the structure and its contents. Fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported, and no occupants were displaced.

The fire was reported around 2:10 a.m. on November 22, 2025, at a property located at 3012 Barclay Road. The structure involved was identified as a chicken house measuring approximately 60 feet by 600 feet. A passerby discovered the fire and alerted authorities by calling 911. The Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company was the primary responding department, with approximately 50 firefighters working to bring the incident under control. It took about 1.5 hours to achieve control of the flames.

The area of origin for the fire has been preliminarily determined to be within the interior of the chicken house. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The building was unoccupied at the time of the incident, meaning no chickens were harmed. The property is owned by Manahil LLC. No smoke alarms or fire alarm/sprinkler systems were present in the structure.

Individuals who may have information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-819-3500. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is dedicated to protecting citizens through fire prevention education, inspections, investigations, and fire protection engineering. For further information on fire safety, individuals can call 1-800-525-3124 or visit the office’s website or Facebook page. An arson hotline is also available at 1-800-492-7529.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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