A shed fire that occurred on May 9, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Mt. Aetna Road in Hagerstown, Washington County, has been preliminarily determined to be accidental in nature, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire originated in the interior of a 15×30 wood frame structure that was being used as a chicken coop.
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The blaze resulted in an estimated loss of $1,000 for the structure and $500 for its contents. Tragically, seven chickens perished in the incident. No human injuries or displacements were reported. The fire was discovered by the occupant, and the alarm was raised for the Mt. Aetna Volunteer Fire Company. A total of 54 firefighters responded to the single-alarm incident, bringing the fire under control within 15 minutes. The investigation points to a heat lamp as the preliminary cause of the accidental fire.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal, an agency within the Department of State Police, is committed to public safety through education, inspection, investigation, and fire protection engineering. Residents seeking further information on fire safety can contact 1-800-525-3124, visit their website at Maryland State Fire Marshal, or find them on Facebook. For those with information regarding arson, a dedicated hotline is available at 1-800-492-7529. The Western Regional Office of the State Fire Marshal can be reached at 301-766-3888 or via email at msp.osfmwro@maryland.gov.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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