Crime & Safety

Basement Blaze In Bladensburg Displaces 9 Adults, 2 Children

A basement fire in Bladensburg has displaced nine adults and two children, according to fire officials.

The fire broke out shortly after 8 a.m. at a home located in the 5600 block of Hamilton Street. Firefighters found a blaze in the basement. No injuries were reported, according to Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department​.
The fire broke out shortly after 8 a.m. at a home located in the 5600 block of Hamilton Street. Firefighters found a blaze in the basement. No injuries were reported, according to Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department​. (Photo courtesy of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department)

BLADENSBURG, MD — Nine adults and two children were displaced by an early morning house fire Thursday in Bladensburg.

The fire broke out shortly after 8 a.m. at a home located in the 5600 block of Hamilton Street. Firefighters found a blaze in the basement. No injuries were reported, according to Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department.

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