Recreational Vehicle Destroyed in Accidental Hagerstown Fire

A recreational vehicle fire occurred in Hagerstown, Maryland, on January 22, 2026, resulting in significant property damage but no injuries. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that the fire was accidental and originated from a woodstove.

The incident took place at 406 Jonathan Street in Hagerstown at approximately 1:30 AM. The structure involved was identified as a Coachman recreational vehicle. The fire department reported that one individual was displaced as a result of the incident. The estimated loss to the structure is $15,000, with an additional $2,000 in content loss. The Hagerstown Fire Department was the primary responding agency, with 44 firefighters on the scene for one alarm. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes of arrival. The homeowner discovered the fire.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the fire’s origin was an outdoor woodstove. The preliminary cause has been classified as accidental, with the fire spreading from the woodstove into the recreational vehicle. No smoke alarms or fire alarms were noted as being active at the time of the incident, and no arrests have been made in connection with the fire.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is responsible for protecting citizens from fire and explosion hazards through a program that includes education, inspection, investigation, and fire protection engineering. For fire safety information, the public can contact 1-800-525-3124 or visit the Maryland State Fire Marshal website or their Facebook page.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Maryland State Fire Marshal

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