By: David M. Higgins II, Publisher

UPDATE 7:45 p.m.- La Plata VFD reports the fire was under the porch a the Carrico Building on Charles Street and has been extinguished. They ask drivers to continue to avoid the area for the time being.


La Plata, MD 7:30 pm.- The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department is currently responding to a building fire on Charle Street in the area of the Courthouse

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Watch for emergency vehicles, and personnel

This is a developing story.


David M. Higgins II is an award-winning journalist passionate about uncovering the truth and telling compelling stories. Born in Baltimore and raised in Southern Maryland, he has lived in several East...