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Woman and Children Killed in House Fire in Charles County’s Constitution Hills Neighborhood
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., multiple fire departments, led by the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a reported residential fire with entrapment in the 3000 block of Declaration Court North in the Constitution Hills neighborhood of Charles County.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions, prompting an immediate upgrade to a two-alarm response.
Crews from several surrounding jurisdictions assisted in the operation.
Deputy State Fire Marshals confirmed the incident as a multi-fatal fire and have launched a full investigation.
According to preliminary reports from neighbors and officials, the victims include a woman and her children who were unable to escape the residence.
“This will be an extended investigation, and additional details will be provided as they become available,” the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office stated.
A Public Information Officer has been dispatched to the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no official victim identities have been released pending next-of-kin notification.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.