LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Fire investigators are still examining the remains of a home that caught fire in Leonardtown earlier this morning, which led to the death of a Naval Air Station Patuxent River firefighter. The latest update was provided by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 12:18 p.m.
The investigation is expected to be an extended operation, and every resource from the agency and its partners will be utilized to provide answers. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal has 15 investigators, a quarter of its personnel, actively working to determine the cause of the fire.
“State Fire Marshal Brian A. Geraci and everyone with the OSFM Team grieves for the family of the fallen Naval Air Station Patuxent River firefighter. We are dedicated and driven to provide answers to the cause of this tragic fire. We will be working with our federal partners in fire investigation, the ATF.” Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal said.
Assisting the Fire Investigators are investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, and Anne Arundel County Fire/Explosives Investigation Unit. This is an active scene, and further updates will be provided as soon as possible.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the fallen firefighter.
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Prayers to the family of the fallen firefighter, as well as his fellow brothers and sisters that serve. And also prayers for the family that lost their home and everything in it.
Yes, my thoughts as well! So much devastation here! The loss of a precious life is absolutely awful. I pray for healing for this hero’s family and friends.
It has slightly overshadowed the loss that this poor family is dealing with. Their home is gone. Thank God they are all ok, but I can’t imagine the pain they’re going through right now. I know quite a few families that live in that neighborhood and they are all incredible people, so I do feel that they will all pull together to help their neighbors. Praying for everyone involved.