Fire Marshal Dog Dies in Marbury House Fire; Residents Not Home at the Time

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Date: 1/5/2026

Time: 1:52 p.m.

Location / Address: 4241 Rufus Madeline Place, Marbury, Charles County

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Jeffrey Landsberry and Wynona Springstead

Injuries or Deaths: One dog died as a result of the fire

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 125,000 Contents: $ 50,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Undetermined

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50

Time to Control: 1 Hour

Discovered By: Family Member

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The incident involved a fire in a single family dwelling which was a total loss. The occupants were not at home at the time of the fire. Two adults and four children resided in the home and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. One dog was inside the home and was found deceased after the fire was extinguished. The fire is believed to be accidental in nature but the exact cause remains under investigation.
 
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