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New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority

New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority

New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority With the entire East Coast continuing to adjust to the collapse of the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland, the state's Transportation Authority announced new closures and alternatives for motorists on I-695. Beginning on Monday, April 15, there will be a new closure point in effect on the Inner Loop. According to officials, the closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be the last exit for drivers. Outer Loop closure remains intact at MD 173 (exit 1) (see above). New closures and traffic patterns. Maryland Transportation Authority Police via Facebook …

04/14/2024

Traffic

'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC

'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC

'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC DC Fire and EMS personnel were busy on Thursday afternoon after a construction crew hit a high-pressure gas line in Northeast, leading to a "significant" leak in the area. At around 11:15 a.m. on March 21, firefighters were called to New York and Florida Avenue NE, where a gas line was struck and spread to an adjacent building, officials said. Significant gas leak NY & Florida Ave NE. Large outside gas line struck. Some gas migration into adjacent structure. Occupants relocated to safe area where necessary. @washingtongas on scene indicating extended time to control leak. #DCsB…

03/21/2024

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Rollover Near Key West Plaza In Rockville Sends 4 To Hospital

Rollover Near Key West Plaza In Rockville Sends 4 To Hospital

Rollover Near Key West Plaza In Rockville Sends 4 To Hospital A rollover involving four vehicles in Montgomery County sent four people to the hospital Monday morning, March 18, crews said. It happened on Darnestown Road at Key West Plaza near Hunting Lane in Rockville, MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. Crews responded and found one of the vehicles overturned around 11:50 a.m. One of the occupants was extricated before four were taken to a nearby hospital. All southbound lanes of Darnestown Road prior to Key West Ave near Hunting Lane were shut down for the investigation and cleanup, Piringer added. RX @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: All southboun…

by Valerie Musson

03/18/2024

Traffic

Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Montgomery County

Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Montgomery County

Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Montgomery County The shelves at a Maryland Wegmans location may be a bit bare after a tractor-trailer carrying a delivery was destroyed by an early morning fire in Montgomery County. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, first responders were called to a vehicle fire on Observation Drive near Ridge Road, where a truck heading to the grocery giant went up in flames. ICYMI - ~515a @mcfrs dispatched for vehicle fire on Observation Dr near Rt 27 (Ridge Rd), fire involved fully loaded tractor trailer headed to nearby Wegmans Market, total loss, no injuries, cleanup continuing likely to afternoon, po…

02/08/2024

News

Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED)

Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED)

Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (Updated) Some residents in Baltimore are still without power hours after the city was rocked by an underground fire that caused chaos for some. Late on Thursday, Jan. 25, multiple agencies were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported underground fire, smoke coming from multiple manholes, and possible explosions. Maintenance Hole Explosion With Fire: https://t.co/4K4lpClnOe — Citizen Baltimore (@CitizenAppBALT) January 26, 2024 According to officials, the initial investigation found that fire was emitting from one of the smoking manholes, which was quick…

01/26/2024

Traffic

Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT

Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT

Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT A multi-vehicle crash shut down a portion of the Key Bridge in Maryland on Tuesday morning, Jan. 16. The crash occurred near the I-695 outer loop on the Key Bridge around 11 a.m., according to the MDTA. All lanes closed at Key Bridge/I-695 Outer Loop. Detour in effect. Left lane of Inner Loop also closed. #mdtraffic #baltraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) January 16, 2024 The inner loop left lane had reopened, while the outer looper remained closed and detoured as of around 11:55 a.m. All lanes remain closed at Key Bridge/I-695 Outer Loop for multi-vehicle crash with fuel spill. Detour remai…

by Valerie Musson

01/16/2024

Traffic

Traffic Tied Up By One-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)

Traffic Tied Up By One-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)

Traffic Tied Up By One-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (Developing) Some motorists looking to stock up before the winter weather hits the region were caught in traffic following a one-vehicle crash that was reported in Montgomery County. A single-car crash shut down three lanes of George Avenue at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue at around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon, leaving only the left lane open while first responders investigated the incident. Maryland DOT The Montgomery County Department of Police issued an alert advising that drivers in the area can expect "significant delays" and should avoid the area, if possible. No information about the c…

01/05/2024

Traffic

One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Montgomery County

One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Montgomery County

One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Montgomery County A driver who struck a police cruiser before fleeing caused a crash that left one dead and four others injured in Montgomery County, officials say. Officers attempted to stop the driver of a Nissan Maxima overnight, but instead, the driver opted to speed away, ultimately crashing into a Toyota Corolla that ping-ponged into a Honda Pilot on Georgia Avenue, according to authorities. A vehicle collision has the intersection of Georgia and Henderson Avenues shut down. Drivers should seek an alternate route and expect delays. #RoadClosure #MCPD #MCPnews pic.twitter.com/bHxWZv0n7Y — Montgomery …

12/14/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (PHOTOS)

Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (PHOTOS)

Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (Photos) One firefighter was hospitalized - and since released - on Sunday morning battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in a Parkville building. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, crews were called to the 9300 block of Harford Road, where there was a partial collapse that led to lane closures in the area as firefighters worked to corral the flames that broke out inside the building. #BCoFD, 9300 BLK Harford Rd. Fire is under control. One firefighter to local hospital with minor injuries. 08:34LS pic.twitter.com/1w4KizV9Yn — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) Decembe…

12/03/2023

Police & Fire

Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Rockville Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (PHOTOS)

Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Rockville Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (PHOTOS)

Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Rockville Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (Photos) Millions of dollars worth of damage was caused overnight when an early morning two-alarm fire broke out inside a Montgomery County strip mall. Several businesses suffered extensive damage on Thursday morning when flames tore through several neighboring buildings on Lofstrand Lane in Rockville. First responders were called around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 to knock down a commercial building fire that was largely under control by around 8:30 a.m., but not before causing an estimated $2.75 million in damage. Update - Lofstrand La, fire extinguished & under control, no injuries, @…

11/02/2023

Traffic

Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police

Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police

Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police Traffic was temporarily shut down on I-695 on Sunday morning following a crash that killed a 37-year-old man on the side of I-695 in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police say. Catonsville resident Bryan Joseph Lee has been identified as the person who was killed after his car became disabled when he crashed into a concrete median on the interstate near Security Boulevard in Pikesville. According to the police, Lee's Honda Civic was stuck at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, and when he got out of his car to investigate, he was struck by Hillcrest Heights resident Shannetta Rene Thompson…

10/08/2023

News

More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (UPDATED)

More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (UPDATED)

More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (Updated) At least 27 people suffered various injuries after a University of Maryland bus crashed into a pole on Wednesday morning, shutting down a major roadway. Officials say that around 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, first responders were called to the area of Baltimore Avenue and University Boulevard in College Park after the bus struck a light pole and left more than two dozen people with injuries. Approx 10:20 am #PGFD units were dispatched to Baltimore Ave & University Blvd in College Park for a rescue call. On scene crews found a University of MD bus into a light pole. 27 patients with mino…

10/04/2023

Traffic

Hazmat Units Called To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Dump Truck In Maryland: Officials

Hazmat Units Called To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Dump Truck In Maryland: Officials

Hazmat Units Called To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Dump Truck In Maryland: Officials Traffic was tied up in Prince George's County on Thursday morning after several vehicles were involved in a crash that led to a diesel fuel leak. Shortly after 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, officials say that there was a vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Branch Avenue near Surratts Road in Clinton involving a dump truck. Multi-vehicle collision, 8:17am, Branch Ave SB at Surratts Rd. Several vehicles and a dump truck involved. PGFD Hazmat Units on scene for diesel tank leak. SB Branch closed. Two minor injuries. Expect delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County…

09/14/2023

News

Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police

Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police

Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police A man has been charged with shooting and killing his wife and son in their Fort Washington home before barricading himself inside, authorities announced. Michael Kevin Burch has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the suspect who gunned down Rori Burch, 52, Michael Burch, Jr., 25, in the 1900 block of Tall Timber Court on Thursday afternoon. Police say that Rori Burch was found outside the home, while the son was inside the house. The 62-year-old also shot a third man who was initially listed as critical, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police say. …

09/01/2023

Traffic

Motorcyclist Trapped Under Dump Truck In Montgomery County Crash Near School (DEVELOPING)

Motorcyclist Trapped Under Dump Truck In Montgomery County Crash Near School (DEVELOPING)

Motorcyclist Trapped Under Dump Truck In Montgomery County Crash Near School (Developing) Another motorcyclist in Maryland has suffered serious injuries after crashing into the back of a dump truck, authorities say. At approximately 5 p.m. on Monday afternoon, officials said that a motorcyclist drove into the back of the truck on Ridge Road near Hawkes Road, leading to road closures in the area after the person was trapped underneath the vehicle. First responders were able to extricate the biker from under the dump truck, and he was treated for traumatic injuries. Ridge Rd., & Hawkes Road., IAO Cedar Grove Elementary school, Damascus, collision, involving dump truck &am…

07/24/2023

Traffic

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (Developing) At least one person was killed and others injured in a crash on I-70 that temporarily shut down traffic on Wednesday afternoon in Frederick County. An alert was issued shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon advising that an investigation has been launched following the fatal crash on the interstate near exit 42 (MD 17 / Myersville Middletown Road.) #TRAFFICALERT: @MDSP are investigating a fatal crash on eastbound I-70 at Exit 42 (MD 17/Myersville Middletown Road). All lanes on the eastbound side are closed. Please seek alternative routes. For updated traffic conditions: https:/…

07/12/2023

Traffic

All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)

All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)

All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (Developing) Traffic was backed up on I-83 in Baltimore County on Monday afternoon when a trailer went up in flames. First responders and a Hazardous Materials team were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of I-83 in Parkton near Middletown Road and Mt. Carmel Roads at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday to extinguish a truck fire. TRUCK FIRE | A tractor-trailer fire has caused the closure of southbound I-83 @ York Rd #Parkton. @MDEnvironment requested to assist. No injuries reported. DT1304 TF pic.twitter.com/YwCWKeLhQR — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 26, 2023 No injur…

06/26/2023

Traffic

One Killed When Tractor-Trailer Goes Off Road, Breaks Electrical Support Pole Near MD School

One Killed When Tractor-Trailer Goes Off Road, Breaks Electrical Support Pole Near MD School

One Killed When Tractor-Trailer Goes Off Road, Breaks Electrical Support Pole Near MD School All lanes have been reopened on the Jacob Tome Memorial Highway in Cecil County after a fatal crash tied up traffic on Thursday morning. Police have identified Port Deposit resident Dylan Edwards, 26, as the driver who was killed in a crash while he was pulling a 2003 tanker trailer on Route 276 that led to power lines in the roadway, shutting down lanes in both direction on Thursday, June 22. Shortly before 2:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the highway near Cowan Road in Colora, where there was a tractor-trailer that crashed into the woods near …

06/22/2023

Traffic

Daytime, Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled Due To I-695 Project In MD

Daytime, Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled Due To I-695 Project In MD

Daytime, Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled Due To I-695 Project In MD There will be temporary lane closures along I-695 and nearby major roads for several days as the State Highway Administration continues an ongoing project. The Maryland DOT announced that there will be continue to be overnight lane closures along parts of the Baltimore Beltway, now with intermittent daytime closures on MD 122 (Security Boulevard) beginning on Sunday, June 11. Closures are expected to continue through Friday, June 16. According to officials, the closures "are required for relocation of utilities, installation of new roadside infrastructure and relocation of temporary …

06/08/2023

Traffic

Police ID Woman Killed In MD Head-On Crash That Hospitalized 1-Year-Old Boy

Police ID Woman Killed In MD Head-On Crash That Hospitalized 1-Year-Old Boy

Police ID Woman Killed In MD Head-On Crash That Hospitalized 1-Year-Old Boy Police have identified the 30-year-old woman who was killed in an early morning head-on crash in Prince George's County that left an infant hospitalized. Bowie resident Angelica Cepero was driving a Nissan Altima that was involved in a crash shortly before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31 that left her dead and three others injured, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say that troopers from the Forestville Barrack were called to a stretch of Largo Road in Upper Marlboro on Wednesday morning, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles that collided head-on. Cepero was…

05/31/2023

Traffic

Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over MD Bridge

Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over MD Bridge

Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over MD Bridge Traffic was tied up in northeast Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon when a tanker overturned and spilled tar all over the roadway, leading to multiple road closures. The Moravia Road Bridge and portion of I-895 had to be shut down at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, when the truck apparently struck a guard rail and flipped onto its side, spilling the tar. The site of the tanker crash.MDTA According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, southbound access to the interstate remained closed due to a crash on the overpass. Balt C…

05/24/2023

Politics

Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation

Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation

Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation Some roads surrounding the Naval Observatory were temporarily closed on Monday morning to allow Secret Service agents investigate a reported gunshot that was fired in the area. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 17, members of the Secret Service Uniformed Division responded to a reported single gunshot near the intersection of 34th and Massachusetts Avenue NW, feet from the facility. US Secret Service Uniform Division Lt. Paul Mayfair said that “no one was reported to be injured and there is currently no indication that this incident was directed towards any protectees or the Nava…

04/17/2023

Traffic

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD There will be “significant impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic” along a busy roadway in Prince George's County after a gas line was struck by a contractor working in the area. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, the Prince Georges’s County Fire/EMS Department issued an alert advising that units were dispatched to the intersection of Lakeland Road and Baltimore Avenue in College Park for a reported gas leak after a line was struck. Officials said that there will be a significant impact on pedestrian and vehicular traffic along Route 1, which was also closed as of approxi…

12/01/2022

Traffic

Overturned Propane Truck Ties Up Traffic On Route 50 Bridge In Maryland On Monday Morning

Overturned Propane Truck Ties Up Traffic On Route 50 Bridge In Maryland On Monday Morning

Overturned Propane Truck Ties Up Traffic On Route 50 Bridge In Maryland On Monday Morning US Route 50 was shut down in both directions at the Severn River Bridge on Monday morning in Maryland after a propane tank overturned on the bridge, tying up traffic. An alert was issued by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department during the morning commute regarding a large propane tank that overturned, forcing emergency crews to close all lanes in both sides of the roadway. ***Traffic Accident U.S. Route 50 on the Severn River Bridge. A large propane truck has overturned on the bridge. Currently all lanes are closed in both directions. Please use an alternate route. Emergency Crews…

11/14/2022

Traffic

Violent Crash Causes Delays On I-95 Bridge In Maryland

Violent Crash Causes Delays On I-95 Bridge In Maryland

Violent Crash Causes Delays On I-95 Bridge In Maryland Traffic was temporarily tied up on I-95 on Thursday morning when there was a violent crash in Harford County. During the morning commute on Thursday, Sept. 15, a car was rear-ended, sending it into the barrier on the northbound lanes of the interstate on Tydings Bridge. The car was totaled in the crash, which caused lane closures in both directions on I-95 as police investigated and crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company cleared the scene. At least two people were transported to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries sustained in the crash.

09/15/2022

News

Maryland Animal Hospital Canceling All Appointments 'Until Further Notice' After Shooting

Maryland Animal Hospital Canceling All Appointments 'Until Further Notice' After Shooting

Maryland Animal Hospital Canceling All Appointments 'Until Further Notice' After Shooting A Maryland animal hospital is canceling all appointments in Baltimore following an armed standoff that left one injured and another in police custody. Light Street Animal Hospital sent a message to its customers following a dispute in south Baltimore between two relatives that escalated into a barricade situation and prompted a lockdown of an area school. “Hello. As many of you have seen, we had an emergency situation at the hospital today. We will be canceling all appointments until further notice," the agency posted, according to WJZ. “We will be in the office tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 30)…

08/29/2022

Police & Fire

Multiple Injuries Reported In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash: Fire Officials

Multiple Injuries Reported In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash: Fire Officials

Multiple Injuries Reported In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash: Fire Officials Several injuries were reported in a violent multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Maryland, officials announced. First responders in Cecil County were dispatched to a stretch of the interstate in Perryville shortly before noon on Tuesday, Aug. 23, when a chain-reaction crash resulted in multiple injuries, according to authorities. #PERRYVILLE | 695 BOX | #CECIL | *MVC* | SB I-95 @ MM 92.7 | 5 VEH MVC W/INJURIES, VEHS ON BOTH SHOULDERS, MSP CLOSING LANES | #MDTraffic #CecilTraffic #RoadClosed #AvoidArea #RoadClosed — CecilCounty FireBlog (@CecilFireBlog) August 23, 2022 The crash led to multip…

08/23/2022

News

Road Closed After Train Strikes Box Truck In Washington County: Report

Road Closed After Train Strikes Box Truck In Washington County: Report

Road Closed After Train Strikes Box Truck In Washington County: Report First responders were called to a reported train accident in Washington County, according to an unconfirmed report. An alert was issued at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, where a box truck was reportedly struck by a train at the intersection of McAfee Hill Road and Cascade Road in Highfield-Cascade. It is unclear what the truck was carrying. The driver was reportedly not injured, though the incident led to road closures. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for new information as it is released.

07/19/2022

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports

Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports

Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports A motorcyclist suffered traumatic injuries after crashing into a wooded area in Cecil County, officials announced. First responders responded to a stretch of Mechanics Valley Road in North East near the intersection of Deans Lane at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. The rider lost control and crashed - possibly due to a deer in the roadway - before ending up in a nearby wooded area, they said. Investigators did not release the motorcyclist's name or age. Following the crash, Mechanicsville Valley Road was closed between Bouchell…

07/07/2022

News

Overturned SUV Shuts Busy Maryland Roadway

Overturned SUV Shuts Busy Maryland Roadway

Overturned SUV Shuts Busy Maryland Roadway A busy Maryland roadway was closed in both directions late in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 6, when there was a reported multi-vehicle crash. First responders were dispatched to a stretch of Virginia Avenue near the I-70 bridge in Washington County, where there was a reported crash with at least one car that landed on its roof, officials said. The crash was reported near Halfway and Williamsport. On social media, a user responded on the Washington County MD Fire Calls page to advise that it was his wife who was involved in the crash, with her SUV being the vehicle to roll over. “My wi…

07/06/2022

Traffic

Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland

Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland

Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT) announced that a busy bridge will be closed for several hours this week to allow contracting crews to clear the area of debris. Officials announced that the MDOT will close the MD 180 bridge over Catoctin Creek for approximately six hours on Wednesday, June 29, to remove large debris and trees lodged against and under the bridge in the Jefferson area of Frederick County. Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, crews will use a crane and other equipment to pull tree limbs and other debris out of the creek and away from th…

06/27/2022