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Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal

Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE) Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE)
Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (Update) A fatal fire that left three dead in Harford County is now being investigated as a triple homicide, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Aberdeen Police Capt. Will Reiber said on Monday afternoon that the circumstances surrounding the early-morning fire were "highly suspicious," and now the department has launched a homicide investigation into the incident. New Release (video)April 15, 2024Police Investigating Triple Homicide pic.twitter.com/9WWg4Mnj4v — Aberdeen Police Department, MD (@AberdeenPDMD) April 15, 2024 Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on April 15, firefighters were called t…
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…
Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire One firefighter was injured on Tuesday morning battling a blaze that broke out in Harford County, officials say. First responders from several agencies were called around 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 to a home in the 300 block of Hill Court, where flames could be seen showing from the roof of an area residence.  Volunteer Firefighters from @SusquehannaHose and surrounding companies are on scene of a house fire in the 300 block of Hill Court in #HavreDeGrace. One Firefighter transported to @HopkinsBayview by @HarfordCoDES EMS. @MarylandOSFM on scene.đź“·Susquehanna Hose Co pic.twitter.com/h8Dqu…
E-Cigarette Sparked Fire That Displaced 19 In Carroll County Building: Official E-Cigarette Sparked Fire That Displaced 19 In Carroll County Building: Official
E-Cigarette Sparked Fire That Displaced 19 In Carroll County Building: Official An e-cigarette has been identified as the cause of a fire that ripped through a Carroll County apartment building. An occupant of the Sykesville Apartments on Village Road woke up to a smoke alarm around 6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, and discovered a fire in a separate bedroom, the state's fire marshal said.  Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal He tried to put out the fire with a pot of water before it grew beyond his control. Investigators found that an e-cigarette failed and ignited bedding material.  The fire was knocked down by 35 firefighters in about 10 minute…
Fast-Moving Fire Spreads From Maryland Townhouse Deck To Roof, Attic Fast-Moving Fire Spreads From Maryland Townhouse Deck To Roof, Attic
Fast-Moving Fire Spreads From Maryland Townhouse Deck To Roof, Attic A fast-moving two-alarm townhouse fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages in Harford County after rapidly spreading from a rear deck to the rest of the structure, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. Members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company responded to a stretch of townhouses on Betty Court in Forest Hill shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, when the homeowners found a fire that broke out on their back deck. It took a team of 40 firefighters approximately 20 minutes to get the fire under control, according to the marshal, which noted …
Early Morning Blaze Causes Extensive Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Early Morning Blaze Causes Extensive Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Early Morning Blaze Causes Extensive Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal A Maryland home suffered upwards of $100,000 in damages when an early-morning fire broke out in Calvert County, officials said. First responders from the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded shortly before 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, when a visitor in the neighborhood located a fire inside a Nursery Court home in Lusby. Upon arrival, a team of approximately 40 firefighters located the fire inside the unoccupied home with a smoke alarm activated. It took first responders approximately 20 minutes to knock down the flames and get the fire under control, according to the Maryland O…
Suspicious Truck Fire Under Investigation In Maryland Suspicious Truck Fire Under Investigation In Maryland
Suspicious Truck Fire Under Investigation In Maryland Members of the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating an arson incident that was reported after a fire broke out inside a truck parked in Allegany County. Officials announced on Monday, July 25 that the preliminary cause of a fire in the 11200 block of Mount Savage Road in Cumberland has been deemed as arson after a blaze broke out inside the passenger compartment of a 1998 Ford Expedition. Crews from the Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Company took less than two minutes to extinguish the fire, which was reported by a passerby who saw smoke coming from the vehicle. The fi…
Surveillance Video Helps Maryland Homeowner Spot Attic Fire Surveillance Video Helps Maryland Homeowner Spot Attic Fire
Surveillance Video Helps Maryland Homeowner Spot Attic Fire An overnight attic fire in Maryland was caught before it could spread throughout the rest of the residence when a homeowner was alerted to the flames through surveillance footage. Shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Monday, July 25 in Charles County, first responders from the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department responded to a Valley Road home in La Plata, where there was a reported active fire in the attic of an area home. The homeowner saw an orange flash in his video surveillance, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, and when he went outside to investigate, he found fire co…
Quick-Thinking Dogs Alert Family To Garage Fire Following Storms In Maryland Quick-Thinking Dogs Alert Family To Garage Fire Following Storms In Maryland
Quick-Thinking Dogs Alert Family To Garage Fire Following Storms In Maryland A pair of dogs helped a family of four avoid disaster after a generator caused an accidental fire in a Maryland garage that was being used following the recent storms that rolled through the region. First responders in Harford County responded to Tucker Road in the Village of Street shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, when a fire was reported by the homeowners of a single-family home with an attached garage. Crews of more than two dozen members of the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene, and took approximately a half hour to knock down the flames, which were con…
Kitchen Fire At Waterside Maryland Restaurant Under Investigation Kitchen Fire At Waterside Maryland Restaurant Under Investigation
Kitchen Fire At Waterside Maryland Restaurant Under Investigation An overnight kitchen fire at a popular Maryland restaurant and bar is under investigation, according to state officials. First responders were dispatched to UnWined on the Water on Plum Point Point Road in Elkton shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, July 8, when alarms went off due to a blaze that broke out in the kitchen area of the building. More than two dozen firefighters from the Singerly Volunteer Fire Company responded to the restaurant, with the flames reported under control within approximately 15 minutes, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. It caused appro…
Suspect At Large After Setting Intentional Fire In Maryland Yard Suspect At Large After Setting Intentional Fire In Maryland Yard
Suspect At Large After Setting Intentional Fire In Maryland Yard The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating an alleged incendiary fire that was set in the front yard of a St. Mary’s County home. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, a fire was reported outside a Forest Run Road residence in Lexington Park, officials said. The fire marshal said that an unknown person threw multiple incendiary devices into the front yard of the home, though the fire didn't spread to the structure of the home. No injuries were reported, and minimal damage was reported, officials noted. The incident remains under investigation. No motive has been r…
Unexpected Maryland Truck Fire Under Investigation Unexpected Maryland Truck Fire Under Investigation
Unexpected Maryland Truck Fire Under Investigation A curious truck fire is under investigation in Maryland after a truck unexpectedly went up in flames in Charles County. An alert was issued by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal on Wednesday, June 22 as they continue an investigation into a fire that broke out in the parking lot of a Crain Highway complex in Bel Alton. The fire - which was discovered by its owner - broke out at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, officials said. The 1996 Dodge Ram sustained upwards of $3,000 in damage after the fire broke out in the driver’s side of the vehicle. It is unclear what ca…