| On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m., units from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded alongside several neighboring agencies to the 3000 block of Calvert Boulevard in Lusby for a reported kitchen fire.
Initial 911 callers advised of a fire in the kitchen of a single-family home, noting significant clutter inside the residence. A short time later, an updated report indicated flames extending through the roof, prompting the incident to be upgraded to a working fire dispatch. Additional personnel from surrounding departments were alerted to assist.
First-arriving crews encountered fire showing from multiple sides of the one-story home. Firefighters quickly confirmed that all occupants had safely exited the residence before deploying multiple hose lines and initiating an interior attack.
Units from Bay District included Engine Tanker 94, Tower 9, and Chief 9B (Tarleton) from the California station, as well as Engine 31 and Engine Tanker 34 from the Lexington Park station. Bay District crews played a key role in the incident, assisting with fire extinguishment, conducting primary and secondary searches, and completing overhaul operations.
Upon entry, crews encountered heavy clutter throughout the home, which made movement and suppression efforts more challenging. Despite these conditions, firefighters worked efficiently to contain the fire within approximately 30 minutes. Crews remained on the scene for more than three hours conducting overhaul operations and ensuring all remaining hot spots were fully extinguished.
The fire was determined to be accidental, caused by food left unattended on the stove that spread rapidly from the kitchen to other areas of the home. The Office of the Fire Marshal was not requested.
Two firefighters were evaluated on scene for exhaustion-related symptoms but declined further medical treatment. No civilian injuries were reported.
Displaced residents are currently receiving assistance from friends and the American Red Cross.
A department official noted, “Crews faced difficult interior conditions, but their coordinated effort and quick action prevented further spread and ensured everyone made it out safely.”
Fire Safety Reminder: Never leave cooking unattended. Unattended cooking remains one of the leading causes of residential fires. Stay in the kitchen while using the stove, and keep flammable materials away from heat sources. |
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