| On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 6:53 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Second District, Bay District, and Hollywood were dispatched to the 42500 block of Woodbury Place in Leonardtown for a reported structure fire.
Initial callers reported smoke and fire showing from the rear of the address. Additional information provided to dispatchers indicated an RV behind the home was on fire and threatening the residence. Firefighters arrived within approximately six minutes and found an RV heavily involved in fire, with flames spreading to the rear of a two-story single-family home.
Due to the conditions found on arrival, a working incident task force was requested, bringing additional firefighters and resources from Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, Ridge, Hollywood, Seventh District, Second District, Solomons, Hughesville, and St. Leonard. Additional support also responded from Calvert and Charles counties to assist at the scene and provide station coverage.
Neighbors reported that one occupant may have been trapped inside the residence. Firefighters made entry into the home and conducted searches of the first floor, second floor, and basement. All primary searches were negative, and no occupants or victims were located inside the residence.
Crews deployed multiple attack lines and worked on several areas of the home as the fire extended from the exterior into the first and second floors, attic space, and roof area. Firefighters established water supply operations, advanced hoselines inside the residence, opened concealed spaces to check for hidden fire, and performed overhaul to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.
The fire was placed under control at approximately 7:48 a.m., nearly one hour after the initial dispatch. Firefighter rehabilitation resources were requested due to the extended operation and the physical demands of working at the scene.
Two firefighters were transported to a local hospital for evaluation with unknown, non-life-threatening injuries.
SMECO, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to assist. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The department thanks the responding firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, mutual aid companies, law enforcement partners, and utility representatives who assisted during this incident.
Residents are reminded that fires involving RVs, decks, vehicles, and exterior areas can quickly extend into nearby homes. Working smoke alarms, clear exit paths, and a practiced home escape plan remain important parts of protecting your family in the event of a fire. |
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