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Two Killed In Overnight St. Mary's County Fire, Cause Under Investigation, Officials Say

Two people are dead after an overnight blaze broke out in a Lexington Park home, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.

The fire took the lives of two people in Lexington Park.

The fire took the lives of two people in Lexington Park.

Photo Credit: Office of The State Fire Marshal

Crews from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded at approximately 1 a.m. to the 21700 block of Cabot Place to investigate a reported house fire, officials said.

Upon arrival, firefighters found two victims inside the home, which suffered extensive damage during the fire.

No information about the victims was provided by fire officials. Their bodies have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to determine the exact cause of death and to positively identify them.

Investigators said that the fire originated in the basement of the home, though the cause has not been identified.

Officials noted that the St. Mary's Metropolitan Commission, the local water and sanitary department, is assisting with removing several feet of water, so investigators can safely enter the home and begin investigating the cause.

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. 

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