Leonardtown, MD (August 11, 2026) – Two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries on Monday morning while battling a house fire on Woodbury Place in Leonardtown.
Crews were alerted around 6:53 a.m. on August 10 to the 42000 block of Woodbury Place. The first-arriving officer found heavy smoke coming from a two-story home and later found a camper fully involved in flames behind the house. The fire had spread to the deck and side of the home, with smoke also visible inside.
Crews stretched a 400-foot hose line to the rear of the property while additional firefighters worked on the second floor and set up ladders around the building. The fire was brought under control at 7:48 a.m., about 55 minutes after the initial call. Two firefighters were taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Multiple mutual aid units assisted at the scene. Crews remained afterward to assist the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office with the cause investigation. We are thinking of the injured firefighters and wishing them a smooth recovery.
How Can a Fire Spread From an Outdoor Structure to a Home?
A fire involving a camper near a house can spread through direct flame contact, radiant heat, or burning debris. Decks and exterior walls can provide pathways for flames to reach a home’s interior.
Firefighters may use hose lines, ladders, and interior crews to control flames in different areas of a structure. Crews may also check attics and other enclosed spaces because fire and heat can travel beyond the area where flames are first visible.
After the fire is extinguished, investigators may examine burn patterns, electrical systems, appliances, and other evidence near the point of origin. These findings can help determine how the fire started and how it spread.
