UPDATE 4/15/2025: On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, firefighters responded to 2180 Sandy Point Road in Nanjemoy, Charles County, for the reported house on fire.
Crews found a single story double wide trailer fully engulfed in flames.
45 firefighters responded to the scene with the fire being controlled in 30 minutes.
No injuries were reported. All occupants were able to escape and are currently being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The owner/occupants as Gerald and Cheri Grinder with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $150,000.00
Investigation determined the fire to be accidental and caused by improperly discarded smoking materials on the rear deck.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., firefighters responded to 2180 Sandy Point Road in Nanjemoy, for the reported structure on fire.
The homeowner, and 911 caller reported the trailer was on fire with all occupants out and accounted for.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story double wide trailer fully engulfed in flames, the incident was declared a defensive operation after crews found the first floor was compromised.
The fire was controlled in under 25 minutes, with crews operating on the scene for over an hour.
All occupants were able to safely escape without injury. The American Red Cross was requested to assist the 4 adults and 2 children displaced by the fire.
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal responded to investigate the cause of the fire which is believed to have started on the exterior porch.
Photo courtesy of the Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc.
