Investigation Underway for Incendiary Damage to Hagerstown Little League Press Box

Hagerstown, MD – An investigation has been launched into a structure fire that caused minor damage to a press box at the Halfway Little League facility, located at 17901 Halfway Boulevard in Hagerstown, Washington County. The incident occurred between July 15 and July 16, 2026, during the evening hours.

Volunteers with the Halfway Little League discovered the damage to the press box. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire was intentionally set, classifying the incident as incendiary. The estimated financial loss due to the damage is relatively minor, with both the structure and its contents valued at approximately $100 each. Fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported as a result of the fire, and no individuals were displaced. The response did not involve any primary fire departments, and details regarding the time to control the blaze are not applicable given the circumstances.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is actively seeking information from the public that may assist in their investigation. Individuals with any knowledge pertaining to this incident are urged to contact the State Fire Marshal’s office at 301-766-3888. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is a division of the Maryland Department of State Police, committed to public safety through education, inspection, investigation, and fire protection engineering. For those seeking more information on fire safety, resources are available by calling 1-800-525-3124 or by visiting the Maryland State Fire Marshal website and their Facebook page. An arson hotline is also available at 1-800-492-7529 for reporting suspicious fire-related activities.

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

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