Duplex Fire Displaces 1 Child, 2 Adults in Glassmanor

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Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-story brick duplex in Glassmanor, Maryland on Thursday, finding heavy smoke and flames coming from a bedroom window. The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze without any reported injuries, but two adults and one child have been displaced from the home.

Why it matters

Residential fires can have devastating impacts on families, causing property damage, displacement, and potential injuries or loss of life. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and the work of first responders in protecting communities.

The details

Firefighters arrived at the duplex in the 5000 block of Chester Street to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a bedroom window. They were able to put out the fire without any reported injuries. Fire investigators were called to the scene to determine the cause of the blaze.

• The fire occurred on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

What’s next

The county office of emergency management is assisting the two adults and one child who were displaced by the fire.