Deck Fire Spreads To Waldorf Home Displacing Five, Two Firefighters Injured

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WALDORF, Md. — Five people were displaced and two firefighters were injured following a house fire Sunday afternoon in Waldorf, according to fire officials.

The fire was reported around 3:15 p.m. on April 12, 2026, in the 2000 block of Rosewood Drive. Crews from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding agencies responded to find a single-family home with heavy fire conditions.

Officials said the homeowners discovered the fire and were able to evacuate safely. The blaze is believed to have originated in an outside firepit or deck area before spreading to the home.

Approximately 40 firefighters responded to the single-alarm incident, bringing the fire under control in about 30 minutes.

Two firefighters were injured during suppression efforts. One was treated at the scene, while the second was transported to a hospital for evaluation and later released.

Five occupants were displaced as a result of the fire, with the American Red Cross assisting those affected.

Damage to the structure is estimated at $200,000, with an additional $100,000 in damage to contents. Smoke alarms were present in the home.

The fire has been ruled accidental.