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A fire that occurred on the evening of April 1, 2026, at a vacant two-story single-family dwelling located at 623 Washington Avenue in Hagerstown, Washington County, is currently under investigation. The Hagerstown City Fire Department responded to the incident, which was discovered by a passerby at approximately 9:55 p.m.
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The blaze, classified as a single-alarm incident, required the response of 35 firefighters and was brought under control within 15 minutes. The fire appears to have originated in a second-floor bedroom of the vacant property. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the fire, and no individuals were displaced. The estimated loss for the structure is valued at $10,000. Information regarding smoke alarms, fire alarms, or sprinkler systems within the dwelling was not applicable, given its vacant status.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is actively investigating the preliminary cause of this structure fire. This agency, part of the Department of State Police, is dedicated to protecting citizens from fire and explosion through education, inspection, investigation, and fire protection engineering. Residents with any information pertaining to the fire at 623 Washington Avenue are encouraged to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Western Regional Office at 301-766-3888. Additionally, the public can reach out to the Arson Hotline at 1-800-492-7529. For further information on fire safety, individuals can call 1-800-525-3124 or visit the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s website and Facebook page.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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