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Date: 1/8/2026
Time: 12:42 a.m.
Location / Address: 42000 Block Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Description of Structure / Property: Two story single family dwelling
Injuries or Deaths: None
# of Displaced: 3
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 400,000 Contents: $ 150,000
Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Unknown Activation
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Present - Undetermined Activation
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 45
Time to Control: Two hours
Discovered By: Passing motorist
Area of Origin: Interior of home
Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation
Additional Information: The entire home was destroyed as a result of the fire. No occupants were home at the time of the fire but two dogs and a cat died as a result of the incident. The occupants are being assisted by family members. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.