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'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash 'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash
'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash A woman is fighting for her life at an area hospital following a crash on Route 15 in Frederick that left "a family shattered." On Friday, Jun 7, the Roos family was out for a drive in Frederick County when a driver pulled in front of them, setting off a chain-reaction crash that left a 7-year-old boy hurt and his mother with critical injuries. 🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧 UPDATE 1:00pm | all lanes reopen 10:41am | patient extricated | 2nd trooper requested and... Posted by Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue on Friday, June 7, 2024 Organizers of a fundraiser for the family from Thur…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID 19-Year-Old Killed In Triple Shooting Outside Maryland Market Police ID 19-Year-Old Killed In Triple Shooting Outside Maryland Market
Police ID 19-Year-Old Killed In Triple Shooting Outside Maryland Market One person was killed and two others hospitalized following a fatal triple shooting in Prince George's County, police say.  At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, officers were called to the 5400 block of Marlboro Pike in District Heights, where there was a reported shooting involving three people in the parking lot of an area market. Upon arrival, first responders found 19-year-old Anthony Ward III suffering from fatal gunshot wounds, and the Upper Marlboro resident was pronounced dead at the scene after being evaluated and treated. According to police, two others, a man and …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Father Charged In Connection To Death Of Child In Maryland: Police Father Charged In Connection To Death Of Child In Maryland: Police
Father Charged In Connection To Death Of Child In Maryland: Police A Maryland father has been charged in connection to the death of his 2-year-old son, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Oxon Hill resident Lance Harrison, 32, has been charged with child abuse resulting in death following an investigation into the fatal injuries of a toddler that was treated and died over the weekend. Police say that at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, officers were called to an apartment in the 5400 block of Livingston Terrace, where the boy was found unresponsive with multiple injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital and pronounced de…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Residents Displaced, Firefighters Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Apartments Residents Displaced, Firefighters Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Apartments
Residents Displaced, Firefighters Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Apartments Ten people were displaced by a two-alarm weekend fire that broke out in a Charles County apartment complex. Crews from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department were called shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 to the 6000 block of New Forest Court, where there was a fire showing from a building that included eight apartment units. On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 1032 Waldorf Company 3 was dispatched second due to the 6000 block of New Forest Court... Posted by Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, June 9, 2024 According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, the blaze was accident…

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by Zak Failla
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One 'Seriously Injured' By Charles County Garage Explosion (DEVELOPING) One 'Seriously Injured' By Charles County Garage Explosion (DEVELOPING)
One 'Seriously Injured' By Charles County Garage Explosion (Developing) One person suffered serious injuries following an explosion that was reported in Charles County on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m. on June 7, first responders were called to the 2800 block of Starling Drive in Waldorf to investigate a reported explosion that left a man injured. 2800 block of Starling Drive in Waldorf Google Maps street view According to a spokesperson for the Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the resident was using a grinder in the garage, which ignited a "flash explosion," resulting in serious injury. There was no fire, and the perso…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Tornado Touchdowns: Survey Teams Assessing Damage Across DMV Tornado Touchdowns: Survey Teams Assessing Damage Across DMV
Tornado Touchdowns: Survey Teams Assessing Damage Across DMV Crews are out cleaning up a trail of destruction left by a tornado through Montgomery County, MD on Wednesday evening, June 5. Officials confirmed a tornado over Poolesville and Gaithersburg, however, residents across the area shared photos of uprooted trees, downed poles, and all-around wreckage left by the storm. The National Weather Service is deploying four survey teams to investigation the damage in nine counties across West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.  While a twister wasn't officially confirmed in Leesburg, residents shared footage of an ominous cloud hovering over t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Who Set Motel Room Ablaze During Dispute Charged With Arson: Maryland Fire Marshal Man Who Set Motel Room Ablaze During Dispute Charged With Arson: Maryland Fire Marshal
Man Who Set Motel Room Ablaze During Dispute Charged With Arson: Maryland Fire Marshal Dozens of guests were displaced from a Southern Maryland motel this week after a man set a room on fire during a dispute, officials say. The Maryland Fire Marshal is investigating after Leonardtown resident Anthony Cleaver Mason, 64, allegedly set a blaze at the Super Eight Motel in California.  First responders from multiple agencies were called shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 3 to the motel in the 22800 block of Three Notch Road to investigate a reported disturbance after an employee called 911 to report that some guests were arguing. They also reported that the occupants …

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by Zak Failla
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One Killed, Several Injured In Three-Vehicle I-495 Crash In Silver Spring: State Police One Killed, Several Injured In Three-Vehicle I-495 Crash In Silver Spring: State Police
One Killed, Several Injured In Three-Vehicle I-495 Crash In Silver Spring: State Police One person was killed and several injured in an early morning crash in Montgomery County, state police say. Troopers were called at approximately 3 a.m. to the inner loop of I-495 near Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, where there was a reported three-vehicle crash.  (~245a) IL495 between Connecticut Ave & Georgia Ave IAO Exit 31A, collision w/ entrapment, involves 3 vehicles, multiple trauma patients, 1 person likely was ejected from vehicle, @mcfrs PE707, RS741, E705B, PE719, A716, M741, M750, A741B, EMS702 on scene, some lanes blocked — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 5, 2024 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Candle To Blame For House Fire That Injured One In Montgomery County, Officials Say Candle To Blame For House Fire That Injured One In Montgomery County, Officials Say
Candle To Blame For House Fire That Injured One In Montgomery County, Officials Say One person was injured attempting to put out a house fire that was caused by a candle that sparked combustibles in Montgomery County, investigators say. On Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 15400 block of Peach Leaf Drive off Quince Quince Road where there was a reported fire in the second floor of a single-family, split-level home. The Peach Leaf Drive fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to officials, there was one person in the home when the fire broke out, and they were able to escape, though non-life-threatening injuries were reported after …

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by Zak Failla
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School Bus Lands In Community Garden After Crash With SUV In Silver Spring School Bus Lands In Community Garden After Crash With SUV In Silver Spring
School Bus Lands In Community Garden After Crash With SUV In Silver Spring A school bus crashed through a fence and into a community garden in Montgomery County, officials say. Five people were injured in a collision involving an SUV and school bus before 8 a.m. on Monday, May 20, a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson said. The crash was reported in the area of Fenton Street and Philadelphia Avenue in Silver Spring. Following the crash, the bus wound up approximately 10 feet off the roadway into a nearby garden, damaging the fence, while the SUV landed in the median. The scene of the crash involving a school bus in Silver Spring. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Th…

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by Zak Failla
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Crashed Motorcyclist Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Water Under I-95 Ramp: Police Crashed Motorcyclist Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Water Under I-95 Ramp: Police
Crashed Motorcyclist Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Water Under I-95 Ramp: Police The motorcyclist who was pulled from the waters under I-95 in Baltimore on Monday afternoon after crashing has died, Maryland Transportation Authority Police officials confirmed. At approximately 12:40 p.m. on April 29, officers were called to the southbound ramp of I-395 leading to I-95 south, where there was a reported crash that involved a rider being ejected and sent over the barrier and into the water below. It was determined by investigators that a black Kawasaki motorcycle has been involved in a single-vehicle crash, where the driver was ejected and fell to the water below the ramp. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Sought In Baltimore County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Driver Sought In Baltimore County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
Driver Sought In Baltimore County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Police are seeking the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash with injuries in Baltimore County last month. The crash occurred on Windsor Mill Road near Pine Avenue around 11:45 p.m. on Friday, March 22, the BCPD said. The vehicle, believed to be a beige 2006-2010 Hyundai Sonata, fled westbound on Windsor Mill Road toward Rolling Road after the crash, police said. It likely has damage to the passenger side mirror assembly. #BCoPD Crash Team Detectives request the public's help in locating the driver who was involved in a hit-and-run injury crash that occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Dies Months After Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run: Police Pedestrian Dies Months After Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run: Police
Pedestrian Dies Months After Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run: Police A pedestrian involved in a hit-and-run crash more than two months ago has died from his injuries, police said. Tyrone Tyson, 82, was hospitalized after being struck by a driver while crossing the road near Annapolis Road and 68th Avenue in Landover Hills on Thursday, Jan. 25, PGPD said. Tyson, of Hyattsville, died from his injuries on Saturday, March 30. The driver did not remain on the scene but has since been identified, according to police. The investigation is being led by the Prince George’s County Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the…

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by Valerie Musson
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Driver Killed In Fiery DC Crash Was Trapped On Top Of Jersey Wall On I-295 In DC, Police Say Driver Killed In Fiery DC Crash Was Trapped On Top Of Jersey Wall On I-295 In DC, Police Say
Driver Killed In Fiery DC Crash Was Trapped On Top Of Jersey Wall On I-295 In DC, Police Say New details have been released after a person was killed in a fiery crash on I-295 that left one dead and several others injured.  The Metropolitan Police Department detailed the events that resulted in a fatal crash on Friday morning in Northeast DC, though the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police say that at 6:50 a.m. on March 29, a Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck was heading north on the interstate and approaching the Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue exit when the crash happened. Crash with entrapment & fire I-295 at Benning Rd NE. Had 2 vehicles involved with 1 on f…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial
Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial A man suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to an area hospital by US Park Police when a fire broke out at a kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday morning to a small concession kiosk outside Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, where there were propane tanks in danger of exploding. Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/v2SPeAEgaJ — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 28, 2024 One person was injured and taken to t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In SUV Crash That Left 5 Others Injured In Prince George's County ID Released For Woman Killed In SUV Crash That Left 5 Others Injured In Prince George's County
ID Released For Woman Killed In SUV Crash That Left 5 Others Injured In Prince George's County Police have released the identity of the woman killed in an SUV crash that left five others injured in Prince George’s County over the weekend. Parbati Sharma, 45, of Herndon, Virginia, was in the passenger’s seat of a Toyota SUV that collided with a Jeep SUV near Laurel Bowie Road and Mallard Drive around 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, the PGPD said. Sharma was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and pronounced dead a short time later. The Toyota driver and its three other passengers were transported for injuries preliminarily not considered life-threatening, according to police. The …

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by Valerie Musson
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Teen Killed, 2 Injured In Maryland Townhouse Fire: Police Teen Killed, 2 Injured In Maryland Townhouse Fire: Police
Teen Killed, 2 Injured In Maryland Townhouse Fire: Police A 15-year-old girl was killed in a Maryland townhouse fire Wednesday night, while two other victims were injured, police announced. The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to the blaze on the 11500 block of Shell Flower Lane in Columbia around 7:30 p.m. March 20. Crews found heavy flames coming from the second story and brought the fire under control in about 20 minutes. The HCDFRS confirmed Thursday morning that Katie Chase, 15, had died in the fire, and its cause was accidental. Two others, meanwhile, were taken to the hospital for evaluation. The family was …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Firefighters Injured Battling Fire Near Prince George's County Mall Firefighters Injured Battling Fire Near Prince George's County Mall
Firefighters Injured Battling Fire Near Prince George's County Mall Two firefighters were injured and more than a dozen people were displaced in Prince George’s County when an early morning fire broke out in a three-story multi-family building. At approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, April 17, first responders were called to the 3500 block of Toledo Terrace in Chillum for a reported structure fire near The Mall at Prince George’s. The fire was reported in the 3500 block of Toledo Terrace near the Prince George's County mall.Google Maps satellite view Officials say that all occupants of the building were able to escape safely, though two firefighters from th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Easter Sunday Fire Leaves Four Injured, Family Displaced In Gaithersburg Easter Sunday Fire Leaves Four Injured, Family Displaced In Gaithersburg
Easter Sunday Fire Leaves Four Injured, Family Displaced In Gaithersburg Several people had to be rescued from an early morning Easter Sunday house fire in Gaithersburg that left one hospitalized in critical condition, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials. Crews were called at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, April 9 to a two-story home in the 9600 block of Whetstone Drive, where three people were trapped inside after a blaze broke out in the back of the home. Firefighters were able to rescue all three people inside, one of whom was hospitalized with what were described as life-threatening injuries. Their condition was not immediately…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Shane McMahon Tears Quad During Surprise Wrestlemania Appearance For Gaithersburg Native Shane McMahon Tears Quad During Surprise Wrestlemania Appearance For Gaithersburg Native
Shane McMahon Tears Quad During Surprise Wrestlemania Appearance For Gaithersburg Native Gaithersburg native Shane McMahon got his Wrestlemania moment… But it did not go like they drew it up in the back. “Shane O Mac” made a surprise appearance during the second night of Wrestlemania 39, when he was called to the ring by guest star Snoop Dogg for an impromptu match against host Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, amid thunderous cheers from sellout the Los Angeles crowd at Sofi Stadium. That was the only part of the surprise appearance that went according to plan for the 53-year-old. SHANE O'MAC IS BACK!!!@SnoopDogg introduces @shanemcmahon at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/BbcL8HL9…

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by Zak Failla
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PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed
PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed Defensive back Damar Hamlin, a Pittsburgh College graduate and McKees Rocks native out of Pennsylvania, suffered a terrifying injury that postponed a Monday Night Football game between his Buffalo Bills and the hometown Cincinnati Bengals. Roughly six minutes remained in the first quarter when Hamlin, 24, made an open-field tackle on Bengals wideout Tee Higgins, who'd caught a pass while headed across the middle of the field. Higgins's helmet appeared to hit Hamlin square in the upper chest area. Hamlin got up -- and seconds later fell onto his back without moving again. Replays were bro…

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by Zak Failla
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Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home
Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home A construction worker who suffered a painful injury while on the job in Calvert County had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, fire officials say. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, paramedics and a helicopter responded to a stretch of Ridge Road in Huntingtown, where there was a report of a construction worker who cut his leg with a saw. Upon arrival, the pilot of the helicopter found the worker with a wound on the roof of a house under construction, according to a spokesperson from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Paramedics were able…

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by Zak Failla
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'Captain American' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization 'Captain American' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
'Captain American' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran—  making this the first winning game for the US Men's National Team.  Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2.  As protests continue in Iran and Americans continue to speak out in support of the citizens, the world's eyes were on Pulisic when he made the only goal of the game in the first half of the match at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday, N…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet At Maryland Construction Site, Several Sent To Hospital Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet At Maryland Construction Site, Several Sent To Hospital
Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet At Maryland Construction Site, Several Sent To Hospital At least one crane operator was injured after reportedly falling at a construction site in Silver Spring, authorities say. Two adults suffering from trauma were rushed to a hospital after at least one fell around 30 feet at the construction site of the future Silver Place, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. MOSHA was notified after the incident. The victims are listed as priority one and priority two, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson. This is a developing story.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Several People, Pets, Rescued From Rockville Residence After Massive Halloween Fire Several People, Pets, Rescued From Rockville Residence After Massive Halloween Fire
Several People, Pets, Rescued From Rockville Residence After Massive Halloween Fire thread: https://twitter.com/mcfrsPIO/status/158708817809111449 At least two people are injured after a three-alarm fire engulfed a multi-family structure in Rockville, authorities say. 3rd Alarm now struck for apartment fire on College Pkwy in Rockville @mcfrsPIO @mcfrs https://t.co/GepuXfHK0s pic.twitter.com/kPLngZocUp — MCFRSNews (@MCFRSNews) October 31, 2022 Firefighters arrived to the scene in the 800 block of College Parkway around 9:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, where they encountered the building with heavy fire activity on the top floor that had already burned through the roof, acc…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa Leads Team To Victory Days After Brother Tua's Gruesome Injury Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa Leads Team To Victory Days After Brother Tua's Gruesome Injury
Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa Leads Team To Victory Days After Brother Tua's Gruesome Injury The University of Maryland was led to victory by their quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa just days after his brother, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, was taken off the field on a stretcher in what many are saying was one of the most gruesome football injuries ever televised, reports Fox 5 DC. Taulia was reportedly struggling with the news of his brother's apparent severe head injury, and with the help of a FaceTime from Tua as well as his team "surrounding him [with support]", he was able to lead the Terrapins to a 27-13 win against the Michigan State Spartans, continues the outlet. …

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Baltimore Ravens Mascot 'Poe' Injures Drumstick, Out For The Season Baltimore Ravens Mascot 'Poe' Injures Drumstick, Out For The Season
Baltimore Ravens Mascot 'Poe' Injures Drumstick, Out For The Season Oh no!  Baltimore Ravens' mascot "Poe", has been put on injured reserve for the rest of the season after sustaining a serious injury to his "drumstick", announces head coach John Harbaugh. Head Coach John Harbaugh with a very important personnel announcement... pic.twitter.com/4VuBib5tyK — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 1, 2022 The Ravens' head coach continues that the team is working hard to find Poe's replacement for the season, "turning over every stone" until they are successful.  Rest up, Poe. pic.twitter.com/2Q437FzbPy — NFL (@NFL) September 1, 2022 Get well soon, Poe!…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore City Firefighter Injured After Falling Through Roof Of Building Baltimore City Firefighter Injured After Falling Through Roof Of Building
Baltimore City Firefighter Injured After Falling Through Roof Of Building A Baltimore City firefighter has reportedly been injured after falling through a roof at the scene of a fire, according to preliminary and unconfirmed reports. The firefighter was battling a small fire at a recycling facility in the 2740 block of Wilmarco Avenue when the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, the reports state. BALTIMORE CITY *INJURED FF* 2740 WILMARCO AV - TRUCKIE FELL THRU ROOF AT SCENE OF SMALL FIRE IN RECYCLING FACILITY #BREAKING — Baltimore Metro News (@BaltMetroNews) August 24, 2022 The extent of the firefighter's injuries is currently unknown on…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Two Injuries Reported In Baltimore Parking Garage Explosion Two Injuries Reported In Baltimore Parking Garage Explosion
Two Injuries Reported In Baltimore Parking Garage Explosion Two people have reportedly been injured after an alleged explosion at a parking garage in Baltimore, authorities say. First responders are on the scene at the Fells Point garage in the 800 block of S. Caroline Street after the incident occurred around 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, according to Baltimore Fire officials.  Initial investigation revealed that a high energy overpressure caused glass to break inside the garage.  No fires were found, and investigators say that it is too early to determine the cause of why the explosion occurred, officials said. This is a developing story…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire
Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire A firefighter was injured after a residential fire erupted in Baltimore this morning, authorities say. The firefighter was assisting in containing the fire in the two-story home in the 1500 block of Latrobe Park that started around noon, Monday, July 25, according to Baltimore Fire officials. The firefighter is being treated for their injuries. Officials noted that the heat index at the time of the fire was 94°. This is a developing story and will be updated as details are released.

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Man Injured In Millersville Explosion Dies At 33 Man Injured In Millersville Explosion Dies At 33
Man Injured In Millersville Explosion Dies At 33 A man who fought to live for two weeks after being injured by a shipping container explosion in Millersville has died, reports CBS 13.  Kevin Patrick Zichelli, 33, was opening the container when a piece of equipment inside the container ignited gas leaking from a propane tank, causing the explosion at a business on the 1500 block of Jabez Run on Wednesday, May 4.  Kevin died of his injuries on Thursday, May 19, CBS says.  Born in Livingston, New Jersey, Kevin was a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park and worked as an account manager for BG Products and Services,…

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by Annie DeVoe