Late-night blaze engulfs greensboro home

Late-night blaze engulfs Greensboro home

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April 21, 2025

GREENSBORO, MD — A fire broke out late Saturday night at a two-story single-family home on Greensboro Road in Caroline County, prompting a large emergency response and an active investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

According to a notice issued Sunday, the incident occurred at 11:48 p.m. on April 19 at 13069 Greensboro Road. The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.

The blaze was discovered by a passerby and reported to authorities. The Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene along with approximately 60 firefighters. The fire was brought under control within 90 minutes.

Smoke alarms were present at the residence, though activation status remains unknown.

The area of origin was identified as the interior of the structure, but the specific cause remains under investigation.

Officials seek public assistance

The Office of the State Fire Marshal has asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office at 410-819-3500. No arrests have been made in connection with the fire.


Key Points

  • A two-story residence in Greensboro, MD, caught fire late April 19; no injuries reported.
  • Sixty firefighters responded; blaze was controlled in 90 minutes.
  • Fire remains under investigation; authorities request public assistance with information.

Authorities are investigating what caused a late-night house fire in Greensboro that drew a massive emergency response.

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