Vehicle Fire Reported at Queen Anne's County High School

Centreville, MD - On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 4:06 PM, a vehicle fire took place at Queen Anne's County High School, located at 125 Ruthsburg Road, Centreville, Maryland.  

The incident involved a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, resulting in an estimated property loss of $4,000 and $500 in contents. The fire was first discovered by a passerby, who alerted authorities.  

The primary responding fire department was the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company. Four firefighters were dispatched and worked to bring the fire under control within 10 minutes following their arrival.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire originated in the bed of the pickup truck. According to officials, extreme heat combined with combustible materials in the truck bed led to spontaneous combustion.

This smoldering fire was further fueled by gasoline containers stored in the same area, intensifying the blaze. The cause of the fire has been classified as accidental.