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Brandon M. Scott

Manhole Fire In Baltimore Results In Street Closures, Causes Chaos For Drivers Manhole Fire In Baltimore Results In Street Closures, Causes Chaos For Drivers
Manhole Fire In Baltimore Results In Street Closures, Causes Chaos For Drivers A manhole fire caused chaos for some in Baltimore as crews battled an unexpected blaze that broke out on Sunday morning. At around 5 a.m. on Sept. 29, crews were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported fire inside a manhole with flames showing near the intersection of Pleasant Street. Baltimore City Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of N. Charles St. with a manhole on fire. Upon investigation firefighters found fire showing from a manhole at Charles St. and Pleasant St. Power has been turned off to the area and the fire has been extinguis…
Thousands Still Without Power In Maryland Following Weekend Storms Thousands Still Without Power In Maryland Following Weekend Storms
Thousands Still Without Power In Maryland Following Weekend Storms Thousands in Maryland are still reported power outages following weekend storms that swept through the region and caused chaos for some. On Monday, Aug. 5, Baltimore Gas and Electric was reporting that 6,457 residents or business were still without power out of their 1.333 million customers as crews continue to work around the clock to repair 542 active outages. As of 12:45 p.m., Baltimore Gas and Electric was still reporting outages in Baltimore City (4,781), Baltimore (1,328), Anne Arundel (222), and Calvert (six) counties. Crews are focused on removing debris from roadways, so some d…