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Child Escapes Massive Poolesville House Fire Uninjured, Home Destroyed: Officials Child Escapes Massive Poolesville House Fire Uninjured, Home Destroyed: Officials
Child Escapes Massive Poolesville House Fire Uninjured, Home Destroyed: Officials A 12-year-old child is safe after a fire engulfed a Poolesville house while they were home alone, authorities say. The fire allegedly started in the kitchen of the residence at 16205 Edwards Ferry Road in the early afternoon of Wednesday, July 27, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. The bulk of the fire has since been extinguished, officials said, but the home was reportedly declared a total loss. The 12-year-old was able to escape the home uninjured. No other injuries were reported in the fire.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Two Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Sparked By Discarded Smoking Material Two Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Sparked By Discarded Smoking Material
Two Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Sparked By Discarded Smoking Material Fast-acting Maryland State Police troopers were able to come to the aid of a family of three when an accidental fire broke out, though a pair of pets perished in the blaze, according to the state’s fire marshal. Two troopers on routine patrol in Allegany County spotted a fire in the rear of a National Highway home in LaVale shortly after 4 a.m. on Friday, July 15, prompting them to jump into action. Officials said that the troopers were able to make made entry at the front of the house and located three residents asleep upstairs. The troopers were able to stir the residents and escorted t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
House Fire Erupts In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING) House Fire Erupts In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)
House Fire Erupts In Montgomery County (Developing) Montgomery County Firefighters are working to contain a house fire in Frederick, authorities say. Initial reports state that mutual aid has come to assist in putting out the flames in the 9661 block of Ethan Ridge Drive, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.  This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as information is released. Check Daily Voice for updates

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Maryland Firefighter Uses Creative Method To Control Blaze Sparked By Charging E-Cig Off-Duty Maryland Firefighter Uses Creative Method To Control Blaze Sparked By Charging E-Cig
Off-Duty Maryland Firefighter Uses Creative Method To Control Blaze Sparked By Charging E-Cig A fast-thinking firefighter sprung into action to help a family whose house was on fire early Sunday, July 10 in Maryland. The Montgomery County firefighter was passing by the home at 100 block Winnie Place in Gaithersburg, when he apparently noticed the commotion. Residents used a fire extinguisher, but the firefighter grabbed the garden hose to finish the job, MoCo Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said. The blaze caused nearly $10,000 in damages.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Smoke Detectors Alert Calvert County Homeowner To Bedroom Blaze: Fire Marshal Smoke Detectors Alert Calvert County Homeowner To Bedroom Blaze: Fire Marshal
Smoke Detectors Alert Calvert County Homeowner To Bedroom Blaze: Fire Marshal Smoke detectors were ringing inside a Calvert County home after a fire broke out in an upstairs bedroom and allowed a homeowner to flee the residence and call 911, officials said. First responders were dispatched to a Muskogee Lane home in Lusby at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, where there was a reported house fire in a two-story home. Upon arrival, crews from the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department located the flames on the second floor, which were quickly knocked down within approximately 20 minutes, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. In total, 25 firefigh…

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by Zak Failla
Business
DC Family Of 9 Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire Needs Help To Rebuild DC Family Of 9 Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire Needs Help To Rebuild
DC Family Of 9 Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire Needs Help To Rebuild A family of nine from Washington DC who "lost everything do to a house fire" needs help to rebuild their lives, according to a GoFundMe organized by the family.  The family was displaced by a fire that broke out at their home in the 4300 block of South Dakota Avenue, Northeast, on May 5, according to a Tweet from DC Fire & EMS. Update: Request @RedCrossNCGC for 2 adults and 5 children who have been displaced. — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 6, 2022 While no one was physically hurt, the family is suffering a major financial loss.  "We didn't have renter insurance and lost everyt…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Support Surges For Annapolis Family Devastated By Fire Support Surges For Annapolis Family Devastated By Fire
Support Surges For Annapolis Family Devastated By Fire A family of seven is seeking help after a devastating house fire left their Annapolis home uninhabitable early this month, according to a GoFundMe page launched by friends. Caitlin and Drew Hall, along with their five young children, were safe after their home became engulfed in flames on Friday, May 20. Extensive fire damage, however, left them with nearly nothing as they did not have homeowners insurance, the fundraiser says.  Donations will go toward helping the Hall family find extended-stay lodging after their temporary housing ran out earlier this week.  Other ways to …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Person In Serious Condition After Morning Fire In Prince George's County: Officials Person In Serious Condition After Morning Fire In Prince George's County: Officials
Person In Serious Condition After Morning Fire In Prince George's County: Officials One person is in serious condition after being rescued by firefighters in an morning fire in Riverdale Park, authorities say.  Crews responded to the fire in the 6500 block of Baltimore Avenue around 7:20 a.m. on Monday, May 9, the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department said on Twitter.   Companies arrived with smoke showing from the 3rd floor of a rooming house. One victim was located by the engine company, removed by Squad 1, and transported to an area hospital in serious condition by Ambulance 1. Chief 1 assisted at the command post. #hv1fd pic.twitter.com/aS0htsuarW — Hyattsville VFD…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Dead Man With Gunshot Wounds Pulled From Baltimore House Fire (UPDATE) Dead Man With Gunshot Wounds Pulled From Baltimore House Fire (UPDATE)
Dead Man With Gunshot Wounds Pulled From Baltimore House Fire (Update) A Baltimore firefighter was injured and a dead body was pulled from a house fire Mother's Day, fire officials said. The victim, an unidentified male, was found with multiple gunshot wounds when they were pulled from the fire at a home in the 300 block of Furrow Street Sunday evening, Baltimore Police said The fire had been contained as of 8 p.m., the chief said, and the cause was under investigation. Homicide detectives are also investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can be sent to the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Annapolis Woman Dies After Being Flown To Hospital From House Fire Annapolis Woman Dies After Being Flown To Hospital From House Fire
Annapolis Woman Dies After Being Flown To Hospital From House Fire A woman who was airlifted to the hospital after her Annapolis home caught on fire died over the weekend, fire officials said.  Danielle Neal, 63, was pulled from her Annapolis home at 2632 Compass Drive, after 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, Anne Arundel County Fire Department said. Neal was taken to a local hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries, officials said. She died from her injuries that Saturday, April 30. UPDATE: FIRE W/RESCUE: Anne Arundel Co. Fire has requested a WORKING FIRE DISPATCH. One occupant has been rescued with burns, severity of injuries unknown. — DC REAL…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Three-Year-Old's Baltimore Mattress Fire Homicide Could Be 'Ritualistic Killing': Report Three-Year-Old's Baltimore Mattress Fire Homicide Could Be 'Ritualistic Killing': Report
Three-Year-Old's Baltimore Mattress Fire Homicide Could Be 'Ritualistic Killing': Report The homicide of a 3-year-old child in a Southwest Baltimore house fire may have been a "ritualistic killing," Fox Baltimore reports.  Sources close to to the investigation told the outlet that a bible and other materials were found near My'Royal Bennett's body after her bed was apparently set on fire.  The fire broke occurred at a two-story row home in the 4700 block of Vancouver Road around 6 p.m. on Friday, April 8. Days later, Bennett's death was ruled as a homicide.  Additionally the body of her mother, Danielle Shanae Parnell, was found nearby I-95 in Cecil County on Tuesday, April 1…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Toddler Killed In Baltimore Mattress Fire Homicide ID'd: Police Toddler Killed In Baltimore Mattress Fire Homicide ID'd: Police
Toddler Killed In Baltimore Mattress Fire Homicide ID'd: Police The girl whose body was found after a house fire last week, has been identified, authorities said.  My’royal Bennett, 3, was killed on Friday, April 9 after a mattress was apparently set on fire at a two-story home in the 4700 block of Vancouver Road, Baltimore Police said.  The girl's death was ruled a homicide on Monday, April 11. After Bennett was identified, a body found near I-95 on the Harford/Cecil County border on Tuesday was positively identified as her mother, Danielle Parnell.  So far, no suspects have been identified and no further details have been released. The investigation…

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by David Cifarelli