Waldorf Maryland House Fire Kills Six, Including Four Children

A devastating house fire in Waldorf, Maryland, claimed the lives of six people, including four children and two adults, early Sunday morning. The fire started in an enclosed porch area on the right side of the home, with investigators examining all accidental causes such as grills or smoking, and have found no evidence of criminal activity. Nine residents lived in the house, with one adult escaping, two others not home at the time, and the six victims—all family members—being recovered after firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour. The fire is the deadliest in Maryland in over a decade, prompting officials to urge the public to ensure smoke detectors are functional, as no alarms were reported to have sounded during the incident. Firefighters and multiple agencies, including the State Fire Marshal, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and ATF, are continuing their investigation and recovery efforts, supported by K9 search teams and collapse units. The community and emergency responders are receiving support as they cope with the tragedy.