UPDATE 10/02/2025: On October 1, 2025, at approximately 10:18 P.M., firefighters from Maryland and Virginia responded to 10615 Benton Road in Newburg,for the reported structure on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a 100′ x 75′ Produce Barn fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and no animals were harmed. Investigating identified the Owner/Occupants has Heinz Thomet – Next Step Produce. With the estimated loss of structure and contents valuated at 1,050,000.00 The fire was discovered by the owner with investigating finding the fire was accidental and caused from discarded fireplace ashes igniting combustible materials inside the structure. Firefighters responded back to the property around 6:54 a.m., Thursday morning, October 2nd, for the reported rekindle. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing and reported multiple rooms were involved. The fire marshal was requested to the scene around 7:45 a.m. No injuries were reported during todays, or last nights incident. A GoFundMe has been started by the owners. You can assisted by clicking here, and by sharing. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 10:03 p.m., firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s Counties along with companies from Virginia responded to the 10000 block of Benton Road […]
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