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Maryland father dies trying to save child in house fire possibly sparked by fireworks
By Megan McGrath at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
A man died trying to save his child from a house fire in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, that may have been caused by fireworks, authorities say. The child had made it out safely.
The man’s home caught fire at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters were sent after a report of a house fire with a...
Key takeaway The man’s home caught fire at about 9:40 p.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The tragic loss of a father in Maryland serves as a stark warning to residents of Trophy Club , where fireworks are often used to celebrate summer events. As the community prepares for its own warm-weather gatherings, the importance of proper fireworks disposal cannot be overstated. The fact that discarded sparklers may have ignited a deadly house fire is a sobering reminder of the potential risks associated with fireworks. In Trophy Club, where homes are often situated in close proximity to one another, the risk of fire spreading from one house to another is a concern that should not be taken lightly. Residents should take heed of the Maryland fire marshal's warning and take extra precautions when disposing of used fireworks, ensuring they are fully extinguished and properly disposed of to prevent such a tragedy from occurring in their own community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A man died trying to save his child from a house fire in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, that may have been caused by fireworks, authorities say. The child had made it out safely.
The man’s home caught fire at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters were sent after a report of a house fire with a...
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