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Two Rescued, One Severely Burned From Grease Fire In Maryland Home: Officials Two Rescued, One Severely Burned From Grease Fire In Maryland Home: Officials
Two Rescued, One Severely Burned From Grease Fire In Maryland Home: Officials Firefighters in Maryland were able to make a bold rescue of a child and elderly woman who were trapped by flames on Tuesday, though a third victim suffered a less fortuitous fate after a grease fire broke out. Members of the Cumberland Fire Department in Allegany County came to the rescue of a family after a fire broke out in a kitchen while a 70-year-old resident was cooking, according to the state fire marshal. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24, more than two dozen first responders were called to an Arch Street home, where they were met by smoke throughout the entirety of a …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue One Trapped In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze Firefighters Rescue One Trapped In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze
Firefighters Rescue One Trapped In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze One person was rescued from a Randallstown home on Monday morning when a fast-moving two-alarm fire broke out, officials say. First responders from multiple agencies were sent to the 4100 block of Powells Run Road shortly before 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, where there was a reported fire that quickly engulfed the home with smoke that could reportedly be seen in neighboring counties. RANDALLSTOWN 46-12 4100 BLK POWELLS RUN RD | RESIDENTIAL FIRE W/ RESCUE & TANKER TASK FORCE. VICTIM RESCUED BY... Posted by Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association on Monday, January 16, …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Two Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Sparked By Discarded Smoking Material Two Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Sparked By Discarded Smoking Material
Two Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Sparked By Discarded Smoking Material Fast-acting Maryland State Police troopers were able to come to the aid of a family of three when an accidental fire broke out, though a pair of pets perished in the blaze, according to the state’s fire marshal. Two troopers on routine patrol in Allegany County spotted a fire in the rear of a National Highway home in LaVale shortly after 4 a.m. on Friday, July 15, prompting them to jump into action. Officials said that the troopers were able to make made entry at the front of the house and located three residents asleep upstairs. The troopers were able to stir the residents and escorted t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building
Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building D.C. firefighters saved an adult and child trapped in a burning building on July 9, officials said. Video footage showed firefighters in the 2800 block Gainesville Street using an aerial ladder to quickly remove the individuals from the building, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. On Sat. afternoon 7/9 #DCsBravest battled an apartment fire in the 2800 block Gainesville St NE. Firefighters from Truck 17 rescued a child and adult using both the aerial and portable ladders. Both were uninjured due to these swift actions. pic.twitter.com/DuDJO8GNA8 — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 10, 2022 Bot…

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by AJ Goldbloom