Officials monitor air quality in southeast Houston after tire fire causes massive smoke plume
June 25, 2026
On Thursday at approximately 5:10 p.m., firefighters responded to a challenging fire at Beethoven Hardwoods Sawmill in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, involving the sawmill, multiple outbuildings, and a large wood chip pile.
📍 Charlotte Hall, Maryland
🗓️ 6/25/2026
Because many local firefighters were already responding to another structure fire when this incident was dispatched, additional personnel from neighboring jurisdictions were called in to assist. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. Could THIA have prevented this fire?
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