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Woman Pulled From Prince George's County Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials Woman Pulled From Prince George's County Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials
Woman Pulled From Prince George's County Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials A devastating townhouse fire in Oxon Hill claimed the life of an elderly woman Tuesday night, prompting fire officials to return to the area to provide free smoke alarms and fire safety education. Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 6100 block of Brandyhall Court shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 after receiving reports of a fire.  Upon arrival, officials say crews found flames showing from the second floor of a three-story, middle-unit townhouse. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze, but an 84-year-old woman was found with critical injuries ins…
Elderly Woman Dies From Thermal Burns, Smoke Inhalation In Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal Elderly Woman Dies From Thermal Burns, Smoke Inhalation In Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal
Elderly Woman Dies From Thermal Burns, Smoke Inhalation In Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal A 94-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of last week’s fatal house fire in Charles County, officials announced. The fire marshal confirmed that Dora Lee Douglas, the homeowner, died from thermal burn injuries and smoke inhalation in the Hughesville fire, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Charles County Sheriff's deputies and EMS were called to Douglas' home on Driftwood Place shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, for a welfare check after a friend hadn’t heard from her in days.  Inside, first responders found Douglas dead with serious burn injuri…
Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident In Laurel That Critically Injured Child Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident In Laurel That Critically Injured Child
Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident In Laurel That Critically Injured Child Maryland’s Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray is urging caution around indoor fire pits following a devastating fire that left a child critically injured and a woman hurt.  An alert was issued on Tuesday highlighting the dangers of flame jetting and other hazards linked to the increasingly popular devices, often used for making s'mores or adding ambiance. The fire, reported last week in a Laurel townhouse, started when an alcohol-fueled fire pit ignited explosively.  A 9-year-old was transported to the Pediatric Burn Center at Johns Hopkins Children's Center with severe burn…
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Maryland Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Maryland Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Maryland Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit A 9-year-old child and a woman were injured in a fire caused by an indoor ignitable liquid flame kit designed for making S'mores, Anne Arundel County officials said. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, firefighters from Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade, and Howard County responded to a townhouse in the 8500 block of Crooked Tree Lane in Laurel for reports of a fire in the living room. Crews quickly contained and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the living room, authorities said. Paramedics treated the child and an adult woman at the scene. The 9-year…
First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland
First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland The first three cold-related deaths of the 2024-2025 winter season have been reported in Maryland, according to state health officials. The Maryland Department of Health said the deaths involved adult males—two in their 60s and one in their 30s, with two being reported in Baltimore City, while the third was reported in Baltimore County.  The first fatality was reported Nov. 23, with the other two occurring Dec. 2. Officials are urging Maryland residents to take precautions to prevent cold-related illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures continue to drop.  Health …
Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal A blaze sparked by embers from a burn barrel destroyed three sheds and a John Deere lawn mower in Salisbury on Friday, officials said. Three small residential sheds, a John Deere lawn mower, and nearby grass were destroyed in a fire at 500 Bailey Lane in Salisbury on Dec. 13, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Salisbury Fire Department crews are out at Bailey Lane with multiple sheds, burn barrel, and grass fire. Use caution in the area! Posted by Salisbury Fire Department on Friday, December 13, 2024 A passerby discovered the blaze shortly before 12:45 p.m., prompting a…
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…
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Improperly discarded fireplace ashes ignited a fire that caused $55,000 in damages to a Harford County home, officials said. The blaze broke out on Thursday, Dec. 5, at approximately 3:49 p.m. at a two-story single-family home located on Shepherd Court in Jarrettsville, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire began on the rear porch and was discovered by the homeowner and a neighbor, who noticed flames spreading to the backside of the residence.  Thirty firefighters from the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company responded and controlled the fire within minutes, offi…
20,000 Chickens Perish In Devastating Blaze At Maryland Farm: Fire Marshal 20,000 Chickens Perish In Devastating Blaze At Maryland Farm: Fire Marshal
20,000 Chickens Perish In Devastating Blaze At Maryland Farm: Fire Marshal A devastating fire tore through a Maryland chicken coop early Friday morning, killing approximately 20,000 chickens, officials announced. The blaze broke out at around 5:43 a.m. on Nov. 22 at a commercial chicken house on New Hope Road in Willards, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.  The 500' x 40' structure, owned by Mark and Brittany Pugh, was completely destroyed. Passersby reported the fire, which drew 45 firefighters from the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, who took approximately 30 minutes to bring the flames under control, but the damage was already done. …
Maryland Man Dies Days After Falling Into Fire Pit In Tragic Accident: Police Maryland Man Dies Days After Falling Into Fire Pit In Tragic Accident: Police
Maryland Man Dies Days After Falling Into Fire Pit In Tragic Accident: Police A man has succumbed to his injuries days after a horrifying accident involving a fire pit in Baltimore County, officials said. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 in the 3600 block of Bay Drive in Bowley's Quarters when Glen Himmelheber, Jr. tripped and fell into a lit fire pit in his backyard.  Witnesses were able to call for help, and Himmelheber was rushed to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center with severe burns, where he later died on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Officials are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident, though no foul play i…
Possible Victim Of Maryland Brush Fire Identified By Investigators: Authorities Possible Victim Of Maryland Brush Fire Identified By Investigators: Authorities
Possible Victim Of Maryland Brush Fire Identified By Investigators: Authorities The Office of the State Fire Marshal is cautioning that a statewide burn ban is in effect after a 94-year-old man was killed in a brush fire they believe started when he was burning trash. Waldorf resident Donald Halter has been identified by investigators as the person believed to have been killed when a blaze broke out near his home and rapidly spread. First responders from the Charles County and Prince George's County fire departments were called shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to a reported brush fire that spread to a vacant mobile home on the property. While extinguishing …
Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats
Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open-air burning amid the "extremely dry conditions" that have plagued the region recently. According to officials, "extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires statewide, and conditions are not expected to change in the near future." It was enacted on Friday, Nov. 1.  The ban will remain in effect until the Maryland Forest Service determines the state has received enough precipitation to reduce the threat of wildfires statewide, they added. …
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Saturday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 26, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 15 and 20 mph and gusts possibly reaching 30 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels like grass, leaves, and small shrubs."  In response to the expected weather, forecas…
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Thursday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 24, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 10 and 15 mph and gusts possibly reaching 25 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels."  In response to the expected weather, forecasters have cautions that "residents an…
Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire
Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire The cause of a massive fire that tore through a Montgomery County garage and damaged a home has been determined to possibly be improperly disposed smoking materials, investigators say. Late on Friday afternoon, first responders were called to the 13600 block of Cherrydale Drive near Glenn Mill Road in Rockville, where there was a reported fire in a garage that spread to an area home. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, the fire was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 by a neighbor who alerted the family that there were flames showing from the gara…
Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Maryland Apartment Complex Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Maryland Apartment Complex
Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Maryland Apartment Complex An early morning accidental two-alarm fire left several displaced on Thursday in Montgomery County. First responders were called at around 5:40 a.m. on Sept. 12 to the 18200 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported fire in the top floor of a three-story apartment building. More… Lost Knife Circle, Montgomery Village, Initial 911 report of fire in a closet in 3rd floor apartment, 1st arriving @mcfrs FFs encountered fire coming from 3rd floor, pic.twitter.com/6wJ0lLOq9v — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 12, 2024 Upon arrival, approximately 75 firef…
Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters
Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters A husband and wife from Long Island admitted fault after a fire killed two Maryland sisters staying at their vacation rental. Peter Miller, age 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide, and Pamela Miller, age 55, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Aug. 26. It came two years after sisters Lindsay Wiener, age 19, and Jillian Wiener, age 21, both of Potomac, Maryland, died in a fire at the couple’s Noyac rental home in August 2022. Earlier Report: Sisters On Vacation Killed In Hamptons House Fire According to prosecutors, …
Cigarette-Smoking Inmate Accidentally Set Clothes On Fire At Maryland Prison: Investigators Cigarette-Smoking Inmate Accidentally Set Clothes On Fire At Maryland Prison: Investigators
Cigarette-Smoking Inmate Accidentally Set Clothes On Fire At Maryland Prison: Investigators Things got too hot to handle for an inmate at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Maryland who accidentally set himself on fire while illegally smoking a cigarette. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating an incident reported at the Eastern Correctional Institute on Reveils Neck Road in Westover, when an inmate sparked a fire inside his cell. According to investigators, an inmate was in his cell smoking a cigarette - which is against the prison's policies - when he accidentally ignited his clothing on fire.  The inmate was able to quickly get the smoldering clothes "mo…
Pets Rescued, Treated Following Basement Fire Inside Maryland Home Pets Rescued, Treated Following Basement Fire Inside Maryland Home
Pets Rescued, Treated Following Basement Fire Inside Maryland Home Several pets had to be treated and a person was displaced following a weekend house fire in Prince George's County, officials say. At approximately 6:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, first responders were called to a two-story residence in the 6600 block of Karlson Court in Chillum, where there was "a home with excessive storage conditions and fire in the basement."  Prince George's County Police Crews were able to swiftly get the flames under control, and during a search of the home, they found several pets who were rescued, treated at the scene by fire crews, and returned to their…
Building Unsafe To Occupy After Floor Collapses During Maryland Fire, Officials Say Building Unsafe To Occupy After Floor Collapses During Maryland Fire, Officials Say
Building Unsafe To Occupy After Floor Collapses During Maryland Fire, Officials Say Fire crews had to deal with tricky conditions overnight when a fire broke out in a Silver Spring building, according to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson. Dozens of firefighters were called at around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to the area of Layhill Road and Norbeck Road, where there was a reported fire in a two-story home that had limited access to fire hydrants. At the time of the fire, the structure was not occupied. Officials say that while battling the blaze, the flames collapsed part of the second floor onto the first, making the building unsafe and making the invest…
Candle To Blame For House Fire That Injured One In Maryland, Officials Say Candle To Blame For House Fire That Injured One In Maryland, Officials Say
Candle To Blame For House Fire That Injured One In Maryland, 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 …
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…
Residents Escape Two-Alarm Blaze That Destroyed Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Residents Escape Two-Alarm Blaze That Destroyed Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Residents Escape Two-Alarm Blaze That Destroyed Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Homeowners in St. Mary's County were able to escape a two-alarm fire that caused more than a million dollars in damage early on Wednesday morning, officials say.  Firefighters were called to battle a blaze shortly before 4 a.m. on April 24 in the 17500 block of Whitestone Drive in Tall Timbers, when smoke detectors alerted the sleeping residents to a fire that had broken out on the front porch. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, they were able to escape through a back door and alerted the authorities. It took approximately 70 firefighters from multiple agencies an estimated 9…
Man Killed In House Blaze May Have Been Trying To Extinguish It: Maryland Fire Marshal Man Killed In House Blaze May Have Been Trying To Extinguish It: Maryland Fire Marshal
Man Killed In House Blaze May Have Been Trying To Extinguish It: Maryland Fire Marshal A 55-year-old man was killed - while possibly trying to extinguish - an attic fire that broke out in a Cecil County home on Friday morning, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Jeffrey Scot Jackson has been preliminarily identified by fire investigators as the person who was pulled from a Cooper Street home by members of the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun.  The fire was reported at approximately 4:20 a.m. on April 19.  First responders in Rising Sun and other nearby agencies were called to the one-story home, where they were met by heavy smoke and flames coming from the …
Dog Reunited With Owner After Being Rescued From DC Apartment Fire (VIDEO) Dog Reunited With Owner After Being Rescued From DC Apartment Fire (VIDEO)
Dog Reunited With Owner After Being Rescued From DC Apartment Fire (Video) No injuries were reported, but a dog needed to be rescued from the fifth floor of a Northwest DC apartment complex on Monday afternoon.  DC Fire and EMS personnel were called around 3:30 p.m. on March 18 to the 2100 block of North Hampshire Avenue NW, where there was a reported fire on a fifth floor balcony. Update Box Alarm 2100 block N. Hampshire Ave MW. Fire appears confined to 5th floor balcony and has been knocked down. Checking for any interior extension. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/yJB0hC58Td — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 18, 2024 Firefighters were able to quickly kn…
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Baltimore County Blaze 5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Baltimore County Blaze
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Baltimore County Blaze Five adults and two children were displaced by a Baltimore County house fire before dawn on Monday, March 18, officials said. Crews responded to the two-alarm blaze on the 100 block of Pearlwood Ct. in Parkville at 2:40 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from both floors. No injuries were reported as crews doused the blaze, which displaced five adults and two children. Two-alarm dwelling fire displaces five adults & two children. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Pearlwood Ct. #Parkville at 0240 to find fire coming from both floors of the home. There were no injuries repo…
Neighbors Rallying Around Beloved Maryland Family Who Lost Everything In Fire While Out Of Town Neighbors Rallying Around Beloved Maryland Family Who Lost Everything In Fire While Out Of Town
Neighbors Rallying Around Beloved Maryland Family Who Lost Everything In Fire While Out Of Town A popular family in Maryland is reeling after all of their belongings were destroyed by a fast-moving fire that tore through their home over the weekend while they were out of town.  At around 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, first responders from multiple agencies were called to a two-alarm blaze that was reported at the home of the Sears family, who was physically fine, but came back to find all of their possessions, and vehicle, destroyed by the flames. Last night (3/9) was our annual awards banquet & officer installation for our Department. We had numerous companies... Posted b…
Explosive Fire At Anne Arundel County Warehouse Damages 3 Businesses Explosive Fire At Anne Arundel County Warehouse Damages 3 Businesses
Explosive Fire At Anne Arundel County Warehouse Damages 3 Businesses A storage facility full of hydraulic fluid went up in flames in Anne Arundel County over the weekend, leaving three businesses damaged, authorities said. A passerby called in the two-alarm blaze at 436 Central Ave. in Davidsonville around 7:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 and reported seeing “flames coming from the commercial structure roof,” crews said. A second 911 call then came in from a neighbor behind the 22,500-square-foot warehouse and stated the “whole building was on fire” and that “loud booms” were being heard in the area. Crews responded and found the building 75 percent involved …
Barricaded Person Set Fire In Southeast DC Apartment Building During Standoff (DEVELOPING) Barricaded Person Set Fire In Southeast DC Apartment Building During Standoff (DEVELOPING)
Barricaded Person Set Fire In Southeast DC Apartment Building During Standoff (Developing) A barricaded man caused chaos for some in Southeast DC on Monday afternoon after starting a fire while in the middle of a standoff, officials say. Some evacuations were required inside a building when a fire was reported in the third floor of an apartment building that had to be contained by sprinklers. Update Box Alarm 900 block 5th St SE. Fire 3rd floor apartment result of barricaded individual. Individual in custody & being evaluated by EMS. Sprinkler activation contained fire now extinguished. A number of senior Citizens have been safely evacuated. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/7px…
Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials
Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials The lithium-ion batteries in a charging scooter are to blame for the Northwest DC fire that left one person critical and nearly two dozen people displaced, officials confirmed. DC Fire and EMS investigators say that Tuesday's fire in the basement of a three-story apartment building in the 1300 block of Peabody Street NW was caused by a charger, prompting them to issue warnings to the community. It is the second-such fire recently reported in DC. Fire investigators confirm lithium-ion batteries in a charging scooter caused yesterday’s Peabody St fire leaving 1 critical and over 2 dozen…
Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire
Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire An intense house fire sent two dogs to a local veterinarian and a firefighter was injured battling a blaze in Southeast DC on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Feb. 27, officials say that DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a home in the 3500 block of Ely Place SE, when a rapidly-moving fire broke out and spread throughout the residence. Update Working Fire 3400 block Ely Pl. SE. Continue to extinguish hotspots around solar panels on roof. @HumaneRescue transporting 2 injured dogs to veterinarian. Currently 1 displaced resident & @RedCrossNCGC has been notified. #DCsBr…