House Fire Kills 6 Including 4 Children in Waldorf Maryland

A devastating house fire in Waldorf, Maryland, early Sunday morning claimed the lives of six people, including four children. The fire broke out at a home on Declaration Court North, where nine residents lived; one adult escaped, and two others were not home at the time. Firefighters responded quickly, upgrading the situation to a two-alarm fire as the blaze threatened a neighboring home, and it took over 70 firefighters more than an hour to control the fire. Investigators from multiple agencies, including the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are examining the cause, with no evidence of criminal activity found so far. Officials highlighted the importance of smoke alarms and fire drills, as it remains unclear whether the house was equipped with smoke detectors. The identities of the victims and the exact cause of the fire remain under investigation.