WALDORF, Md. — A deadly two alarm house fire broke out in Waldorf Sunday morning.
It happened around 8:40am in the 3000 block of Declaration Court North.
As emergency crews arrived on scene they were alerted of several people possibly being trapped inside the burning home.
Rescue teams soon discovered six individuals dead, including four children. Their names and ages were not immediately released pending an autopsy.
Fortunately, two adults were able to safely escape.
So far there is no indication of criminality being involved, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
While the official cause remains under investigation, the fire is believed to have started within an enclosed porch on the side of the home.
"We must methodically examine every possible fire cause and contributing factor," said Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray. "Determining whether smoke alarms were sounding is not always straightforward, but it is essential to understanding how and why tragedies like this occur. In times like this, we must come together to support one another and remember the importance of fire safety in our homes."
