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Havre de Grace Today
By the People, for the People
Two Adults Killed in Early Morning Harford County House Fire
Firefighters responded to a reported dwelling fire with possible entrapment in Havre de Grace.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 2:54pm
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The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal reported that two adults were killed in an early morning house fire Wednesday in Harford County. Firefighters responded around 1:13 a.m. to the 800 block of Erie Street in Havre de Grace for a reported dwelling fire with possible entrapment. One person escaped after smoke alarms alerted him to the fire, but two other adults inside the home were found dead.
Why it matters
House fires can have devastating consequences, especially when they result in loss of life. This incident raises questions about fire safety, the importance of working smoke alarms, and the need for effective emergency response in Harford County communities.
The details
Crews arrived to find heavy fire throughout a two-story single-family home. The person who escaped said he was unable to exit through the front door and instead jumped from a second-story window. Deputy state fire marshals from the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fire.
- The fire was reported around 1:13 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The players
Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal
The state agency responsible for investigating the cause of the deadly house fire in Harford County.
Susquehanna Hose Company
The fire department that responded to the reported dwelling fire with possible entrapment in Havre de Grace.
What’s next
Deputy state fire marshals are actively investigating the cause of the fire.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of fire safety and the need for effective emergency response in Harford County communities. As the investigation continues, local officials will likely review fire prevention measures and emergency protocols to help prevent similar devastating outcomes in the future.
