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6 likely dead in Charles County house fire

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Published  August 10, 2025 1:25pm EDT
Maryland
FOX 5 DC
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The Brief

    • A devastating blaze consumed a home in Charles County on Sunday morning, claiming what the Maryland State Fire Marshal says is six lives.
    • Four of the six are believed to be children. 
    • Crews are still searching for the bodies of three of the victims. 

WALDORF, Md. - A devastating blaze consumed a home in Charles County on Sunday morning, claiming what the Maryland State Fire Marshal says is six lives, four of which are believed to be children. 

What we know:

Emergency crews responded to the 3000 block of Declaration Court North around 8:40 a.m. The fire was quickly upgraded to two alarms as crews arrived on scene.

At this time, three bodies have been found, while the bodies of three others that are presumed to be dead have yet to be recovered. 

What we don't know:

The identities of those killed in the fire have yet to be released. 

The cause of the fire has also yet to be determined.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Charles County Public Schools.

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