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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…
Six Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through Converted Washington County Apartment House Six Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through Converted Washington County Apartment House
Six Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through Converted Washington County 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…
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD 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…
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Expected To Displace Several Families In Maryland Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Expected To Displace Several Families In Maryland
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Expected To Displace Several Families In Maryland Crews in Montgomery County had to deal with difficult conditions on Wednesday morning when a two-alarm fire broke out in an apartment building. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to a reported blaze in the third floor of a four-story apartment complex in the 1700 block of East West Highway near Rosemary Hills Drive, a spokesperson for the agency said. Update - Summit Hills, East West Hwy- **2nd Alarm, @mcfrs PE719, E701, PE724, PE712, PE844, AT751, T834P, A705, MAU716, CT705 assisting — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 6, 2023 …
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…
Pets Perish, Families Displaced By Fast-Moving Apartment Building Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Pets Perish, Families Displaced By Fast-Moving Apartment Building Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Pets Perish, Families Displaced By Fast-Moving Apartment Building Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Several pets were killed and multiple residents were displaced when a fast-moving blaze tore through an apartment housing several families, the Maryland Fire Marshal announced. Early on Friday morning, crews from several agencies, led by the Rawlings Volunteer Fire Department, were called to a two-story home in Allegany County when a fire broke out and rapidly spread to adjacent units. Jarring images from the scene were shared by the Rawlings Fire Department on social media. Thank you to all the mutual aid that showed up today we couldn’t have done it without you! Posted by Rawlings V…
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…
Massive Fire Guts Maryland Home, Displaces Family Of Four (PHOTOS) Massive Fire Guts Maryland Home, Displaces Family Of Four (PHOTOS)
Massive Fire Guts Maryland Home, Displaces Family Of Four (Photos) No injuries were reported, but a massive fire tore through a Montgomery County home, leaving it uninhabitable authorities say. First responders in Gaithersburg were met by flames showing through the roof of a Rosewood Manor Lane home on Thursday afternoon when they were called to help battle a fast-moving blaze that left the house with extensive damage. The residents were able to escape the home safely, though a firefighter suffered a minor injury while extinguishing the flames, officials said. MCFRS - 7400 Blk Rosewood Manor Lane - Single family House/Attic fire- Initial Assignment &…
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…
Families, Pets Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Maryland Families, Pets Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Maryland
Families, Pets Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Maryland Several people were displaced in Frederick County on Monday morning when an early morning fire broke out in an area home and quickly spread to neighboring units. Shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Monday, May 15, Frederick County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the 600 block of East H Street in Brunswick to help knock down a reported fire that prompted a second alarm. The fire was reported in the 600 block of East H Street.Frederick County Fire & Rescue The building was evacuated by 3:50 a.m. on Monday morning, though crews were still battling a blaze that spread from the bottom of…
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 …