Sparkler Debris Sparks Blaze in Hagerstown Residence

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Hagerstown home damaged by accidental sparkler fire, no injuries reported.

A structure fire occurred at a single-family home on W. Washington Street in Hagerstown on July 13, 2026, resulting in an estimated $15,000 in damages, according to a notice from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire, which was controlled in just four minutes by 38 firefighters from The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, was determined to be accidental in nature.

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The incident began around 8:43 pm when a passerby discovered flames on the side of the two-story residence. Upon investigation, officials determined that the preliminary cause of the fire was improperly discarded ground-based sparkler debris. Fortunately, there were no injuries or deaths reported, and no individuals were displaced from the home. The structure was equipped with a smoke alarm, which was present and activated during the incident. There was no fire alarm or sprinkler system in place.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal, an agency within the Department of State Police, is responsible for protecting citizens from fire and explosion hazards through various programs including education, inspection, investigation, and fire protection engineering. Residents seeking more information on fire safety can contact them at 1-800-525-3124, visit their website at Maryland State Fire Marshal, or find them on Facebook. For those with information regarding arson, an anonymous hotline is available at 1-800-492-7529.

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

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