Salvation Army Thrift Store in Hagerstown, Maryland, Closes After March Fire; Community Provides Support

A fire on March 13 has temporarily closed the Salvation Army thrift store in Hagerstown, Maryland. Community organizations, including Goodwill and Brooke's House, are assisting with inventory and employment for displaced workers. The Salvation Army is negotiating for a new store location and hopes to reopen within a few months. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire, which caused extensive damage estimated at $750,000.

Published Mar 29, 2026

The Salvation Army thrift store in Hagerstown, Maryland, closed due to a fire on March 13, which caused significant damage. Community organizations, including Goodwill and Brooke's House, are providing assistance with inventory and employment for affected workers.

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The Salvation Army is actively seeking a new location and aims to reopen within a few months. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the incident, which began in the basement and has preliminary damage estimates of $300,000 for the building and $450,000 for contents. The store cannot reopen until investigations and repairs are completed.