Annapolis House Fire Displaces Two, Hospitalizes Firefighter

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A Wednesday afternoon fire in Annapolis displaced two residents and sent a firefighter to a local hospital for evaluation, according to the Annapolis Fire Department.

Fire Details

Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the unit block of Carver Street at approximately 12:10 p.m. On March 11, 2026. Crews arrived to find fire visible from a two-story single-family home and immediately entered the building to begin extinguishing the blaze. The fire originated in a first-floor bathroom, according to preliminary information.

Challenges Faced

Officials stated that hoarding conditions inside the home complicated suppression efforts, extending the time it took to bring the fire under control to approximately 50 minutes.

Injuries and Assistance

Two individuals were evaluated at the scene for possible smoke inhalation but declined transport to a hospital. One firefighter was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Approximately 40 firefighters responded to the one-alarm fire, with assistance from the Anne Arundel County and Naval District Washington Fire Departments. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Investigation

The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation by the Fire and Explosive Services Unit.