Overview
- An early-morning fire on Aug. 26 ignited on the top floor of The Heirloom in downtown Laurel, drawing firefighters from multiple stations who contained the blaze after hours of work with no injuries reported.
- The hotel’s official account reported “significant” damage to the 25,000-square-foot project, which had begun taking spring 2026 reservations and was designed with 30 rooms including suites.
- Laurel Fire Department Chief Leo Brown said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
- The owners said they plan to rebuild, emphasizing the building’s value to Laurel, as local supporters and fellow HGTV personalities offered help and condolences.
- HGTV has not confirmed whether Home Town: Inn This Together will air as planned, with a network spokesperson thanking first responders and declining to comment on the show’s status.