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Five Displaced By Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Harford County Blaze (VIDEO) Five Displaced By Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Harford County Blaze (VIDEO)
Five Displaced By Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Harford County Blaze (Video) First responders in Harford County were busy on Monday morning, responding first to a triple-fatal fire in Aberdeen before being called to a row of townhouses in Belcamp that went up in flames, officials say. Firefighters were called to the 4300 block of Perkins Place at around 11 p.m. on April 15, where there was a reported house fire that spread to an adjacent home, though any occupants were able to escape safely. pic.twitter.com/CIW1AEQ5XF — Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) April 15, 2024 Crews were able to have the fire under control shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Monday, though they rema…
Fallen Tree Damages 3 Montgomery County Homes, Several People Displaced Fallen Tree Damages 3 Montgomery County Homes, Several People Displaced
Fallen Tree Damages 3 Montgomery County Homes, Several People Displaced Several people were displaced when a large tree fell and damaged three homes in Montgomery County on Thursday, April 4, responders said. It happened on Cedar Avenue near Dogwood Avenue off Philadelphia Avenue in Takoma Park around 4 p.m., according to MCRFS Spokesperson Pete Piringer. All three of the houses were occupied when the tree fell, said Piringer, adding that firefighters helped two people escape their homes. No injuries were reported. Several people were displaced, the MCFRS said. Scroll down for additional photos from the scene. More… Takoma Park homes on Cedar Av were dama…
Six Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through Converted Maryland Apartment House Six Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through Converted Maryland Apartment House
Six Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through Converted Maryland Apartment House A pair of firefighters were injured and six people living in an apartment building in Washington County have been displaced by an early morning two-alarm fire, officials say. First responders were called shortly after 6 a.m. on Friday morning to South Main Street in Boonsboro, where a fire broke out in a two-story residence that had been converted into a five-unit apartment house. According to the Fire Marshal's Office, the fire started in a downstairs apartment where two people were living. Both were able to escape, but one suffered minor injuries. The occupant inside the unit where the f…
House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland
House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland Eight people are displaced in Carroll County after an early morning fire broke out in their Westminster home, officials say. The American Red Cross has been called in to assist a family following a fast-moving blaze that was reported shortly before 5 a.m. on Green Street on Monday, March 18.  Posted by Carroll Fire News, Maryland on Monday, March 18, 2024 The fire - which was reported by the occupants of the home and neighbors - started on the front porch, investigators said, though the cause remains under investigation. A crew of 45 firefighters from the Westminster Volunteer…
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Parkville Blaze 5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Parkville Blaze
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Parkville Blaze Five adults and two children were displaced by a Baltimore County house fire before dawn on Monday, March 18, officials said. Crews responded to the two-alarm blaze on the 100 block of Pearlwood Ct. in Parkville at 2:40 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from both floors. No injuries were reported as crews doused the blaze, which displaced five adults and two children. Two-alarm dwelling fire displaces five adults & two children. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Pearlwood Ct. #Parkville at 0240 to find fire coming from both floors of the home. There were no injuries repo…
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire 3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire Three adults and three children are displaced following a massive house fire in Prince George’s County, officials said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 6200 block of Teaberry Way in Clinton, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. said. Crews responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 11 and found flames coming from both stories of the home: Early video from the house fire, 7:13pm, 6200 blk Teaberry Way, Clinton. 2-story single family home w/fire showing from 1st & 2nd floor upon arrival. No reported injuries. Fire is out. Cause remains under investigation. @PGCountyOEM…
Residents Displaced In 2-Alarm Baltimore Apartment Blaze Residents Displaced In 2-Alarm Baltimore Apartment Blaze
Residents Displaced In 2-Alarm Baltimore Apartment Blaze Residents were displaced but unharmed when a two-alarm fire broke out at a Baltimore apartment building Wednesday, Feb. 28. The Baltimore County Fire Department quickly doused the heavy flames at a building on the 6700 block of Bonnie Ridge Drive. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately clear. 2-alarm apartment fire displaces residents but leads to no injuries in the 6700 blk of Bonnie Ridge Dr. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire after arriving to heavy fire conditions. DT1346 TF pic.twitter.com/ophmiRoUAa — Baltimore County Fire Department (@Bal…
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm Essex Fire Back On Their Feet School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm Essex Fire Back On Their Feet
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm Essex Fire Back On Their Feet Members of a tight-knit community are rallying around the families who were displaced by a fast-moving fire that tore through the back of one Baltimore County home before spreading to two neighboring residences.  A structure fire was reported shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the unit block of Warren Road in Essex, where fire crews were met by visible flames and smoke coming from multiple levels of the home. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets dis…
17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials 17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials
17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials Seventeen residents were displaced and two people were injured as a fast-moving fire tore through the back of a Baltimore County home and spread to two others early on Wednesday morning, officials say. Crews responded to investigate reports of a structure fire on the unit block of Warren Road just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 17 and found visible flames coming from the back of the home on multiple levels. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets displaced in early morning Ess…
Fire Possibly Caused By 'Discarded Smoking Materials' Displaces Maryland Family Fire Possibly Caused By 'Discarded Smoking Materials' Displaces Maryland Family
Fire Possibly Caused By 'Discarded Smoking Materials' Displaces Maryland Family A family is displaced after a fire tore through their Cecil County home on Saturday afternoon, officials say. It didn't take crews from the North East Fire Company to get the blaze under control but the damage had already been done to the Razor Strap Road home in North East, which was gutted by the flames. The fire was reported at around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18.  According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, a homeowner spotted the fire outside the home along a fence, which then extended to dry leaves, a playground, and then into the home, which sustained approximately $100,000…
Massive Fire In Chester Co. Calls Fire Depts. Across PA, MD (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Massive Fire In Chester Co. Calls Fire Depts. Across PA, MD (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Massive Fire In Chester Co. Calls Fire Depts. Across PA, MD (Photos, Video) A fire tore through downtown Oxford overnight on Wednesday, Sept. 13, displacing dozens and devastating multiple buildings, according to Borough leadership. The blaze broke out on South Third Street between Market and Hodgson streets around 11:30 p.m., affecting six buildings in the Borough’s historic downtown, officials said in a statement. Please pray for Oxford Borough and those effected! Main street(S. Third, Market to Hodgson Street) buildings and... Posted by Nedra Herman on Thursday, September 14, 2023 The buildings are mixed-use with commercial space on the first floor and re…
Harford County House Fire Leaves Seven Residents Displaced Harford County House Fire Leaves Seven Residents Displaced
Harford County House Fire Leaves Seven Residents Displaced Several people were displaced by an early morning Tuesday house fire in Bel Air. First responders from several agencies were called at approximately 4:30 a.m. to a home in the 600 block of Iron Gate Drive in Bel Air, where there was a reported blaze that broke out, according to Harford County Fire and EMS officials.  #BELAIR | *DWELLING FIRE* | 633 IRON GATE RD | 2 STY SFD. SMOKE SHOWING SIDE A. FIRE REPORTED IN THE GARAGE. | #breakingnews #harfordfire — Harford Fire Blog (@HarfordFireBlog) July 11, 2023 More than a dozen firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames inside t…
Two-Alarm Townhome Fire Leaves Several Displaced, Firefighters Injured In Middle River Two-Alarm Townhome Fire Leaves Several Displaced, Firefighters Injured In Middle River
Two-Alarm Townhome Fire Leaves Several Displaced, Firefighters Injured In Middle River An early morning fire left several people scrambling and at least two firefighters injured in Baltimore County. Shortly before 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, crews were called to the 9800 block of Decantur Road in Middle River that broke out in an area townhouse.  A second alarm was called on Saturday morning, though crews had the fire reportedly under control at 6:37 a.m., according to officials. Three people - including two firefighters - were sent to area hospitals for treatment of minor injuries. Nine adults and five children were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the …
Support Surges For Families Displaced By $5M Harford County Townhouse Fire Support Surges For Families Displaced By $5M Harford County Townhouse Fire
Support Surges For Families Displaced By $5M Harford County Townhouse Fire Thousands of dollars have already been raised just days after a massive townhouse fire left more than two dozen displaced after flames tore through the building. Late on Saturday, May 20, more than 100 first responders from Harford County and other neighboring municipalities were called to Witchhazel Way in Aberdeen, when a deck fire rapidly spread and damaged nearly a dozen homes while causing $5 million in damages. Arrival conditions firefighters faced last night on Witchhazel Way.📸 credit: J. Sheridan pic.twitter.com/1muL9lYuhz — Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) May 21, 2023 In total, f…
Woman Arrested For Arson, Malicious Burning After Fire Displaces 13, Seriously Injures 2 Woman Arrested For Arson, Malicious Burning After Fire Displaces 13, Seriously Injures 2
Woman Arrested For Arson, Malicious Burning After Fire Displaces 13, Seriously Injures 2 Two people are being treated for serious injuries and several are displaced after their Prince George's County residential building caught fire overnight, authorities say. The fire in the residence located on the 4000 block of Warner Avenue in Landover Hills was able to be extinguished by crews around 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28, according to Prince George's County Fire officials. Last night #PGFD units responded to & extinguished a structure fire at a multi-family dwelling on the 4000 block of Warner Ave in Landover Hills. 2 residents were transported w/serious but not life threatening…
Heated Cat House Fire Spreads To Maryland Home, Displacing Three Heated Cat House Fire Spreads To Maryland Home, Displacing Three
Heated Cat House Fire Spreads To Maryland Home, Displacing Three One family is displaced after a heated cat house caused a massive fire that spread into a Montgomery County home, authorities say. Officials arrived to battle the flames around 11:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21, after the fire extended into the attic of the townhome in the 12000 block of Saw Mill Court off Shorefield Drive, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Saw Mill Ct, 1 family displaced @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/K4TM62zqQ7 pic.twitter.com/AIMw55QMAN — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 22, 2022 A heated cat house that was on the back deck of the home was reportedly the cau…
Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say
Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say Several families were displaced in Maryland when a tree fell onto a multi-family apartment complex in Laurel, officials announced. Shortly before 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, members of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to the 13100 block of Larchmont Road in Laurel to investigate a report of a tree that fell onto a multi-family dwelling. The incident forced an evacuation of the building, but no injuries were immediately announced or reported. According to reports, the tree took down parts of the roof of the complex, as well as other balconies on the higher level…
DC Residential Fire Displaces 2 Adults, 11 Children DC Residential Fire Displaces 2 Adults, 11 Children
DC Residential Fire Displaces 2 Adults, 11 Children Nearly a dozen children were displaced after a massive residential fire in DC, authorities say. Firefighters were working to contain the blaze in the 3300 block of Croffut Place SE around 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, according to DC Fire and EMS. Update Working Fire 3300 block Croffut Pl. SE. Fire top floor 2 story occupied end row dwelling. Fire knocked down and under control. Residents safely evacuated prior to arrival. No injuries reported. 2 adults & 11 children displaced. Investigators on scene to determine cause. pic.twitter.com/DcDSdgzYFg — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 17…
Massive Montgomery County Apartment Fire Displaces Nearly Two Dozen Adults, Children Massive Montgomery County Apartment Fire Displaces Nearly Two Dozen Adults, Children
Massive Montgomery County Apartment Fire Displaces Nearly Two Dozen Adults, Children Nearly two dozen people are displaced after a massive garden apartment fire in Montgomery County, authorities say. The two-alarm blaze was reported around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the apartment building in the 2370 block of Glenmont Circle near Georgia Avenue, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. ICYMI (~11p 10/5) 2-Alarm, 2370 Glenmont Circle, near Georgia Av, Georgian Woods, 3-sty garden apt; origin & cause, building exterior (couch) rapidly grew, spread to utility closet, to common causeway for HVAC thru out bldg, quickly extending (vertically) into interior; pic.…
Families Displaced In Maryland By Townhouse Fire Causing $1.5M In Damage: Officials Families Displaced In Maryland By Townhouse Fire Causing $1.5M In Damage: Officials
Families Displaced In Maryland By Townhouse Fire Causing $1.5M In Damage: Officials Several families have been displaced after a two-alarm fire tore through multiple townhouses in Montgomery County, authorities announced. At approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, a spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service said that a fire started in the 3500 block of Landing Way in Bradford Crossing that quickly grew to a two-alarm blaze. Update (~8p) 3500blk Landing Way, Norbeck Crossing; Origin & Cause, outside/exterior deck area, accidental/under investigation (leading theory, likely misplaced fire pit/place ashes); Total Damage, >$1.5M, eight (8) h…
Elderly Man Dies Following Fiery Crash Into Gaithersburg Home Elderly Man Dies Following Fiery Crash Into Gaithersburg Home
Elderly Man Dies Following Fiery Crash Into Gaithersburg Home Additional details have been released in connection to a fiery car crash into a townhome in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The driver of the vehicle, identified as an elderly Gaithersburg man, has died from his injuries sustained in the crash in the 400 block of Orchard Ridge Drive, according to a spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Update - Gaithersburg man, driver of car, has died of injuries, based on origin & cause examination, @mcfrs Fire/Explosive Investigators believe fire began in vehicle engine compartment before spreading to house; 6 adults displaced; 2 peo…
Adult, Two Minors Displaced After Discarded Smoking Material Leads To Maryland Townhouse Fire Adult, Two Minors Displaced After Discarded Smoking Material Leads To Maryland Townhouse Fire
Adult, Two Minors Displaced After Discarded Smoking Material Leads To Maryland Townhouse Fire A family of three was displaced from their La Plata home when an accidental fire broke out when smoking materials were haphazardly discarded, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Members of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a Patient Court home shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, for a reported fire on the outside of an area townhouse. Officials said that a team of 20 firefighters was able to quickly control the fire in five minutes, but it caused $5,000 in damages to the structure.  A woman and two minors were displaced as a result of the …
Eight Displaced By Maryland Grill Fire That Caused $125K In Damage To Townhouse Eight Displaced By Maryland Grill Fire That Caused $125K In Damage To Townhouse
Eight Displaced By Maryland Grill Fire That Caused $125K In Damage To Townhouse An evening grill fire left over $100,000 in damages to a Laurel townhouse and left eight displaced, authorities say. The fire broke out in the two-story townhouse around 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, in the 7200 block of Paperback Terrace, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department. The fire left an estimated $125,000 in damages.Annie DeVoe Visible flames were found on the roof and rear of the home that caused around $125,000 in damages, say officials. Initial searches of the home were negative, and no injuries were reported. The fire left an estimated $125,000 in damages.Pr…
Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports
Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports A two alarm fire in a vacant D.C. home displaced 10 people and left a dog trapped, WTOP reported. On August 1 at around 9:30 p.m., fire officials responded to the 2200 block of Douglas Street to find a heavy fire engulfing a vacant three-story home, according to initial reports.  Firefighters rescued a caged dog in the back of the house and 10 residents nearby were displaced to ensure their safety from a potential collapse of the burning house, WTOP said. About 100 crew members tended to the fire to ensure it did not spread and no injuries were reported, WTOP said. Click here for the …
Details Released In Massive Prince George's Nursing Home Fire Details Released In Massive Prince George's Nursing Home Fire
Details Released In Massive Prince George's Nursing Home Fire The fire that displaced over 100 residents in a Bowie senior living facility has been allegedly traced to an explosion in the kitchen, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, a collapsed exterior wall led responders to smoke and a small fire coming from the kitchen of the facility at the 1500 block of Health Center Drive around 3:46 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department.  While no injuries related to the fire have been reported, all 112 residents of the facility had to be relocated due to utility damages from the incident. Most …
60 Displaced By Massive Lanham Fire 60 Displaced By Massive Lanham Fire
60 Displaced By Massive Lanham Fire Nearly 60 people were displaced and three hospitalized in a fire that tore through an apartment complex in Lanham overnight, officials said. The blaze broke out just before 2 a.m. at the complex on the 6800 block of Riverdale Road. Crews found fire showing on the second floor. The fire extended to the roof and a third alarm was initiated. Two civilians and a firefighter were hospitalized with minor injuries, WUSA9 reports. Approx. 1:55 AM #PGFD units were dispatched to a multifamily dwelling in the 6800-block of Riverdale Rd. in Lanham for a reported structure fire. On scene crews fou…
At Least 45 Seniors Displaced By Fredericksburg Apartment Fire: Report At Least 45 Seniors Displaced By Fredericksburg Apartment Fire: Report
At Least 45 Seniors Displaced By Fredericksburg Apartment Fire: Report Editor's Note: A previous version of this story indicated more people had been displaced by the fire and that it started at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17. That information has since been corrected.  More than 45 seniors are said to have been displaced by a fire that broke out at an apartment complex in Fredericksburg, Potomac Local reports. The fire occurred at the Madonna House at Belmont, located in the 2600 block of Cowan Boulevard, around 10 p.m. on Monday, May 16, the Fredericksburg Fire Department said on Facebook. On May 16th at 2159 hours, our Medic 2 was dispatched to a medical a…
Outdoor Chicken Fryer Set Four Baltimore County Homes On Fire: Officials Outdoor Chicken Fryer Set Four Baltimore County Homes On Fire: Officials
Outdoor Chicken Fryer Set Four Baltimore County Homes On Fire: Officials An outdoor chicken fryer caused a recent Baltimore County fire that ravaged four row homes, authorities said.  Investigators said the fryer started the three-alarm fire that broke out in the unit block of Flagship Road in Dundalk on Friday, April 29, Baltimore County Fire Department said.  Initial investigation revealed the fire started "at an add-on outdoor kitchen" where someone was frying chicken 30 minutes prior.  The fire, which started in one home then spread to others, displaced 11 adults, five children and several pets, the department said. No injuries were repo…
At Least 10 Displaced By Gaithersburg Garage Fire; Officials Say At Least 10 Displaced By Gaithersburg Garage Fire; Officials Say
At Least 10 Displaced By Gaithersburg Garage Fire; Officials Say At least ten people are said to be displaced after a fire broke out in the garage of a Gaithersburg home, fire officials said. Five adults and four children, all got out of the home safely without injury, but one infant is said to being treated for smoke exposure, fire officials said. Update - Bramble Bush Ct, fire out, 5 adults, 4 children displaced, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating 1 infant (exposure to smoke), pic.twitter.com/uu9a0Evrfi — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 1, 2022 Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service responded to the fire at a single-family home located at 9113 Bramble B…
Child Among Nearly Dozen Injured In Explosive Silver Spring Apartment Building Blaze (UPDATES) Child Among Nearly Dozen Injured In Explosive Silver Spring Apartment Building Blaze (UPDATES)
Child Among Nearly Dozen Injured In Explosive Silver Spring Apartment Building Blaze (Updates) At least ten people including a small child with burns were hospitalized in a fire that tore through an apartment complex in Silver Spring on Thursday, March 3.  The second-alarm fire broke out at a four-story home at the Friendly Garden Apartments on Lyttonsville Road. The fire was first reported around 10:30 a.m., according to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. "Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) promptly responded and worked to both contain the fire and assist residents," he said. Three out of the ten people were hospitalized with serious injuries and the remaining seven w…
Nearly 2 Dozen Displaced By Baltimore Area Fire Nearly 2 Dozen Displaced By Baltimore Area Fire
Nearly 2 Dozen Displaced By Baltimore Area Fire More than 20 people were without homes after a fire tore through an apartment building in Reisterstown, according to officials. The fire began at around 8:20 p.m. in the unit block of Brookebury Dr. 21136 on Jan. 17, and quickly engulfed the apartment building to the point where flames were seen shooting out of the roof, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.  Nobody was injured and the Red Cross is assisting the families who have been displaced. Massive Apt Fire In ReisterstownReiserstown Volunteer Fire Company Massive Apt Fire In ReisterstownBaltimore County Fire Depar…