Fire Marshal Seeks Leads in New Years Eve Hagerstown Apartment Blaze

HAGERSTOWN, MD – A fire broke out late on December 31, 2025, at an apartment complex located at 225 Jonathan Street, Apt 301, in Washington County, prompting a response from the Hagerstown Fire Department. The incident, which began around 9:43 p.m., resulted in a structure fire with preliminary damage estimates of $15,000 to the building and $500 to its contents. Authorities are now seeking the community’s assistance regarding the fire.

The fire, which was discovered by a building tenant, originated in a bedroom within the three-story apartment complex. The Hagerstown Fire Department, with the support of other responding units, classified the incident as a two-alarm fire, mobilizing approximately 40 firefighters to the scene. The blaze was brought under control within 10 minutes of firefighters’ arrival. While the exact number of displaced occupants is currently unknown, numerous individuals were observed exiting the apartment building shortly before the fire.

During the firefighting efforts, one firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries. This individual was transported to Meritus Medical Center for further medical treatment. The apartment complex was equipped with smoke alarms, but did not have a fire alarm or sprinkler system in place. The preliminary cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency within the Maryland Department of State Police dedicated to public safety through fire prevention initiatives, including education, inspections, investigations, and fire protection engineering. Residents with any information regarding this fire are encouraged to contact the Western Region Office at 301-766-3888.

Article by Ken Buckler, based upon information from the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal

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