LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Four residents were displaced after a fire damaged a single-family home on Mirfield Lane in Lexington Park early Sunday morning.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Lexington Park Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 23165 block of Mirfield Lane at approximately 6:45 a.m. on June 21, 2026, for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find flames originating from the front porch of the residence.
The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes. Around 50 firefighters responded to the single-alarm fire. The home sustained an estimated $100,000 in structural damage, with contents valued at an additional $20,000.
No injuries were reported. The fire was discovered by an occupant of the home. The preliminary cause remains under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
The four displaced residents are receiving assistance from local resources.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6833.
House fires in residential areas often highlight the importance of working smoke alarms and clear escape routes. Residents are encouraged to test smoke alarms regularly and develop a home fire escape plan.
The Lexington Park Volunteer Fire Department continues to serve the community with rapid response to structure fires and other emergencies in southern St. Mary’s County.
