Mechanicsville Fire Claims Life Amid Heavy Hoarding

Mechanicsville Fire Claims Life Amid Heavy Hoarding

A deadly house fire in Mechanicsville claimed the life of a 69-year-old woman early Friday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation by state and local authorities in St. Mary’s County. Firefighters responded at approximately 6:40 a.m. February 20, 2026, to a reported blaze with possible entrapment at 39580 Walnut Circle. Units from the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, supported by neighboring departments, arrived to encounter heavy f…

UPDATE: Karen Krenzler age 69, Killed in Mechanicsville House Fire - Investigation Ongoing

A joint investigation between the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues after a house fire claimed the life of a Mechanicsville woman early Friday morning. On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 6:40 a.m., firefighters from the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 39580 Walnut Circle for a reported house fire with possible entrapment. Firefighter…