Fire deaths in Maryland dropped by 13% in 2024, according to the Annual Maryland Fire Fatality Report. The report by the Maryland State Fire Marshal gives an overview of fire-related fatalities across the state.
Maryland recorded 73 deaths from fires in 2024, a 13.1% decrease from the 84 deaths in 2023. The deaths occurred across 67 fatal fires statewide.
Where did most fatal fires occur?
Residential fires accounted for 79% of the fatalities in Maryland, with most incidents occurring in a bedroom or living space.
Baltimore City reported the highest number of fire deaths with 19 fatalities in 15 fires, the same total as 2023…