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Kitchen Nightmare: Grease Fire Burns Victim, Damages Maryland Apartment Kitchen Nightmare: Grease Fire Burns Victim, Damages Maryland Apartment
Kitchen Nightmare: Grease Fire Burns Victim, Damages Maryland Apartment A kitchen mishap turned costly in Maryland when a cooking pot overflowed, igniting a blaze that caused $200,000 in damage and sent one resident to the hospital with burns, investigators from the Fire Marshal's Office say. The fire broke out Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 3:36 p.m., inside a two-story apartment on Plummber Drive in St Michaels, according to officials. 12/10/24 at 1538 hours the Box Alarm was struck alerting Stations 40 (St.Michaels) 60 (Easton) 70 (Tilghman) and... Posted by St. Michaels Fire Department, Inc. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Authorities say the victim was cookin…

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by Zak Failla
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Serial Arsonist Telling Tall Tales Admits To Setting Series Of Maryland Fires: State's Attorney Serial Arsonist Telling Tall Tales Admits To Setting Series Of Maryland Fires: State's Attorney
Serial Arsonist Telling Tall Tales Admits To Setting Series Of Maryland Fires: State's Attorney A firebug responsible for a series of arson incidents in Montgomery County has copped to the crime and faces up to 80 years in prison, according to the state's attorney's office. Fernando Herrera-Rivera, 24, pleaded guilty this week to four counts of second-degree arson in connection to multiple incidents reported in September 2023. Specifically, Herrera-Rivera admitted to lighting fires involving:  A vehicle along Russell Avenue; A Gaithersburg Police Department building on Fulks Corner; A beer and wine store in the 400 block of South Frederick Avenue; A market in the 400 block…

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by Zak Failla
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Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Apartment Complex Sends Pair To Hospital Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Apartment Complex Sends Pair To Hospital
Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Apartment Complex Sends Pair To Hospital Two people were taken to an area hospital to be evaluated following a two-alarm fire that broke out in a Prince George's County apartment building, officials say. Early on Friday morning, first responders from multiple agencies were called to the 1800 block of Metzerott Road in Adelphia, where there was a reported blaze that broke out in one of the units. The incident was reported at around 5 a.m. on Oct. 18 and the fire was considered under control within an hour. pic.twitter.com/pFHDn1QlPW — College Park Volunteer Fire Department (@CPFD) October 18, 2024 According to fire and EMS pe…

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by Zak Failla
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Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials
Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials An 8-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire died at the hospital, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search and res…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver Airlifted To Hospital Following Head-On Crash Involving Four Vehicles In MD: Sheriff Driver Airlifted To Hospital Following Head-On Crash Involving Four Vehicles In MD: Sheriff
Driver Airlifted To Hospital Following Head-On Crash Involving Four Vehicles In MD: Sheriff A 44-year-old Calvert County man suffered critical injuries in a head-on crash that involved three other vehicles in Leonardtown on Sunday afternoon. Andrew Jason Causey, 44, of Solomons, had to be extricated from his vehicle and airlifted to an area trauma center with life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle crash, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The crash was reported shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 in the northbound lanes of the 22000 block of Three Notch Road that left Causey trapped inside his Ford Focus. Investigators say that Causey was dri…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Man Found Dead In Bottom Of Well Outside Maryland Home, State Police Say Missing Man Found Dead In Bottom Of Well Outside Maryland Home, State Police Say
Missing Man Found Dead In Bottom Of Well Outside Maryland Home, State Police Say A death investigation has been launched in Maryland after a missing 53-year-old man's body was found in the bottom of a well outside his St. Mary's County home over the weekend amid a fire investigation, state police say. Joseph Andrew Murrin has been identified as the person who was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 2, before his body was found 30-feet deep in a well next to his Callaway home. Murrin was reported missing by his family on Friday following a reported fire at his home. During a search of the residence and surrounding areas, first responders were initially unable to find him. …

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by Zak Failla
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Firefighter, Resident Injured During Maryland Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced Firefighter, Resident Injured During Maryland Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced
Firefighter, Resident Injured During Maryland Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced More than a dozen apartments were deemed uninhabitable in Howard County and a firefighter was injured when a blaze broke out early on Saturday morning. At around 5:30 a.m. Howard County Fire and EMS crews were called to the 6000 block of Orchard Club Drive in Elkridge, where there was a reported fire in the area. The fire was placed under control within an hour.  In total, approximately 40 people were displaced, according to officials. While battling the blaze, one firefighter suffered what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. One resident also suffered minor injuries, of…

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by Zak Failla
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Truck Fire On MD-295 Blocks Several Lanes Before Afternoon Commute In Anne Arundel County Truck Fire On MD-295 Blocks Several Lanes Before Afternoon Commute In Anne Arundel County
Truck Fire On MD-295 Blocks Several Lanes Before Afternoon Commute In Anne Arundel County It was a rough afternoon commute on Friday for some motorists on MD-295 who were delayed for miles by a truck that caught fire in Anne Arundel County. Some southbound lanes on the parkway were shut down near MD-100 while crews battled the truck fire and investigated the incident. Truck Fire. MD-295 SB (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) past MD-100. Anne Arundel County, MD. 2 right lanes and the right transition lane are blocked, the left shoulder gets by. Delays are approximately 3 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) July 12, 2024 According to officials, as of 4:45 p.m. onJuly 12, righthand lan…

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by Zak Failla
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11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River 11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River
11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River All's well that ends well. Multiple agencies in the DMV region were on hand on Thursday night, when a strange scene involving two vessels played out on the Potomac River, officials say. Shortly before 11 p.m. on July 4, a distress call was made regarding a boat taking on water after striking an unlit buoy in the area of Piscataway Creek on the river, leaving the vessel disabled. Seven people were on board the sinking ship. Things got trickier when a Good Samaritan attempted to offer an assist, but ultimately wound up entangled in the other boat's lines, leaving it disabled with two adults…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County
Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Two people were killed and a child was injured following a massive two-alarm fire at a multi-family home in Prince George's County on Tuesday morning, officials say. Shortly before 4 a.m. on July 2, crews were call to Harry S.. Truman Drive in Largo, where they were met by flames showing from the top of a three-story residence. According to Prince George's County fire officials, one woman and a man both died in the fire, and a young boy suffered critical injuries and was hospitalized. It is believed that the fire started on the third floor of the building. The cause remains under investiga…

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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
Police & Fire
Family Displaced By Lightning Strike That Caused House Fire In Maryland Family Displaced By Lightning Strike That Caused House Fire In Maryland
Family Displaced By Lightning Strike That Caused House Fire In Maryland A lightning strike is believed to be to blame for the Montgomery County house fire that left a family displaced overnight, officials say. At around 11:30 p.m. on Friday night, first responders were called to a home in the 19600 block of Westerly Avenue in Poolesville, where there was a reported fire that broke out and rapidly spread.  ICYMI~On 5/11 @1153pm, @MCFRS responded to a house fire in the 19600blk of Westerly Ave(Poolesville). FD located a basement fire with extension to the exterior of the home. An occupant home reported seeing smoke from the basement after a lightning stri…

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by Zak Failla
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Firebug Arrested For Costly Arson Spree In Maryland: Officials Firebug Arrested For Costly Arson Spree In Maryland: Officials
Firebug Arrested For Costly Arson Spree In Maryland: Officials Police have identified and arrested a 23-year-old man who was taken into custody in connection to a string of fires that were set in Montgomery County last weekend. Officials say that Gaithersburg resident Fernando J.Herrera-Rivera is facing six counts of arson for setting several fires in his hometown on Sunday, Sept. 17. The long night for first responders began around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, when crews were called to the Holbrook Center in Gaithersburg following a report of two-alarm fires, prompting a heavy presence from the fire department. Update - Holbrook Center, 400blk S …

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by Zak Failla
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Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (PHOTOS) Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (Photos) A series of suspicious fires are under investigation and an arsonist is reportedly in custody as officials in Montgomery County continue to investigate, officials say.  The long night began around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, when first responders were called to the Holbrook Center in Gaithersburg following a report of two-alarm fires, prompting a heavy presence from the fire department. Update - Holbrook Center, 400blk S Frederick Av; @mcfrs Fire Explosive Investigators indicate the several fires (at 3 separate fires) are suspicious in nature, damage is significant (included 2 differen…

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by Zak Failla
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Three-Alarm Blaze Breaks Out At Washington Township Garage: Reports Three-Alarm Blaze Breaks Out At Washington Township Garage: Reports
Three-Alarm Blaze Breaks Out At Washington Township Garage: Reports Multiple fire crews were reportedly on the scene of a three-alarm garage fire at Washington Township on Monday, August 22, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire, located just west of Waynesboro, created a large cloud of smoke that could be seen from nearby roads. No injuries have been reported and crews are still at the scene to extinguish the flames, reports said. This story is still developing. Check back for updates.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Bridge Jumper Rescued From Susquehanna River: Officials Bridge Jumper Rescued From Susquehanna River: Officials
Bridge Jumper Rescued From Susquehanna River: Officials A man was pulled from the Susquehanna River Saturday, May 14 in Harrisburg, fire officials said. The man had jumped into the river from the Market Street bridge, bringing Box 9 to the scene with mutual aid boats, the fire department said. The victim was brought to City Island and turned over to Life Team EMS. The "A" Platoon at work with Battalion 6(Bradford), fire officials said.

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by Cecilia Levine