LA PLATA, Md. — A family safely escaped an early morning house fire in the Clarks Run neighborhood of La Plata after smoke detectors alerted occupants to flames spreading into the attic.
Firefighters were dispatched around 5:27 a.m. Monday, May 12, to the 1100 block of East Patuxent Drive for a reported odor investigation after residents reported hearing cracking sounds inside the walls and lights flickering throughout the home.
According to emergency communications, smoke alarms later activated as smoke conditions worsened inside the residence.
Crews arriving on scene found smoke showing from the roof and basement area of the home before locating a fire extending into the attic. Command officials reported the fire originated in a bathroom ceiling fan area before spreading into the attic space.
Firefighters conducted an aggressive interior attack while additional crews assisted with searches, ventilation, and checking for extension throughout the home. Authorities later confirmed all occupants safely evacuated the residence and searches of the home were negative for additional victims.
The American Red Cross was requested to assist the displaced family following the fire.
No injuries were reported.
SMECO and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office were also requested to the scene as investigators worked to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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