On 7/24/2026 at approximately 849 PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to La Plata to the 6200 Block of Radio Station Road for the structure fire. Battalion Chief 2 and Engine 22 made the response. Units from La Plata VFD arrived on scene to find a detached garage fully involved and collapsed. The address was updated to the 10400 block of La Plata Road.

Battalion Chief 2 arrived on scene and assumed command. Engine 22 arrived on scene from the La Plata Road address and pulled an attack line and assisted with extinguishment. A water supply task force was requested to the La Plata Road side of the incident due to it not being a hydrant area. Tanker 2 was dispatched a responded to the scene.

Units worked together to quickly bring the fire under control and worked extensively to complete overhaul. Units on the scene operated for nearly three hours before clearing. Photo courtesy of La Plata VFD.