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Chemical-Mixing Mishap Triggers Explosion So Powerful Neighbors Came Running: Fire Marshal Chemical-Mixing Mishap Triggers Explosion So Powerful Neighbors Came Running: Fire Marshal
Chemical-Mixing Mishap Triggers Explosion So Powerful Neighbors Came Running: Fire Marshal A Maryland man was left fighting for his life after a chemical-mixing experiment exploded inside a shed, triggering a blast so powerful that neighbors came running after hearing the boom. New details have been released by the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal's Office after a 77-year-old man was critically injured in an explosion in the 3000 block of Friends Road in Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators determined the man was mixing chemicals inside a detached shed outside his home when the explosion was reported around 2 p.m. on June 2. Neighbors say they heard the boom and saw smo…
Explosion At Coca-Cola Bottling Facility Leaves Four Injured, One Critical In Maryland Explosion At Coca-Cola Bottling Facility Leaves Four Injured, One Critical In Maryland
Explosion At Coca-Cola Bottling Facility Leaves Four Injured, One Critical In Maryland An explosion involving carbon dioxide equipment at a Northern Maryland Coca-Cola bottling facility left multiple workers injured over the weekend, including one left in critical condition. Crews from the Baltimore City Fire Department were called around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, to the 700 block of North Kresson Street, where there were reports of a person injured at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated facility. When crews arrived, firefighters were told an explosion involving equipment that handles carbon dioxide had taken place, fire officials said. Firefighters located seve…
Man Found Dead After Gas Release Triggers Hazmat Scare In Maryland Neighborhood (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead After Gas Release Triggers Hazmat Scare In Maryland Neighborhood (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead After Gas Release Triggers Hazmat Scare In Maryland Neighborhood (Developing) A hazardous materials scare in Maryland ended in tragedy Tuesday afternoon after police say a man released gas inside his home and was later found dead. Montgomery County police were dispatched around 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to the 8100 block of Front Street in Derwood, after reports that a person had released hazardous material inside a residence, according to authorities. Officers quickly evacuated nearby homes as a precaution and urged the public to stay away from the area while first responders assessed the danger. Firefighters later determined the substance was gas, which was su…
Inferno Erupts Overnight As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Upper Marlboro Townhome (PHOTOS) Inferno Erupts Overnight As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Upper Marlboro Townhome (PHOTOS)
Inferno Erupts Overnight As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Upper Marlboro Townhome (Photos) Maryland firefighters were met with towering flames and heavy smoke in the middle of the night after a fast-moving house fire tore through a townhome. Prince George’s County Fire and EMS crews were dispatched shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, to the 4500 block of Col Gardiner Way in Upper Marlboro, where there were multiple reports of a blaze showing from the front of a three-story home. The Upper Marlboro fire. Prince George's County Fire/EMS Photos from the scene show flames blowing out of the home as firefighters stretched hoses across snow-covered streets and ladders wer…
Pilot Killed In Fiery Plane Crash At Cape Cod Airport Pilot Killed In Fiery Plane Crash At Cape Cod Airport
Pilot Killed In Fiery Plane Crash At Cape Cod Airport A small private plane with only the pilot on board crashed at Provincetown Municipal Airport on Cape Cod Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4, authorities said. The crash happened at approximately 3:15 p.m., local officials said. The plane caught fire after the crash and was extinguished by the Provincetown Fire Department with assistance from mutual aid partners, authorities said. The pilot, who was the only passenger on board, was pronounced deceased at the scene, officials said. The cause of the crash is unknown and will be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, authorities said…
Arsonist Comes Back Hours Later, Burns Same Maryland Home To The Ground: Fire Marshal (UPDATED) Arsonist Comes Back Hours Later, Burns Same Maryland Home To The Ground: Fire Marshal (UPDATED)
Arsonist Comes Back Hours Later, Burns Same Maryland Home To The Ground: Fire Marshal (Updated) Someone didn’t just set a Maryland home on fire — they came back hours later and finished the job. Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating two arsons at the same house just hours apart, after an unoccupied home in Hurlock was first damaged, then completely destroyed in a second Dorchester County blaze, officials said. Firefighters were first called around 10:06 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, to 6319 Jones Village Road in Hurlock, after a neighbor spotted a fire inside the home and called 911, according to the fire marshal. The Hurlock Volunteer Fire Department initially responded with 15 fi…
Domestic Dispute Ends In Suicide After Armed Standoff With Deputies In Virginia, Sheriff Says Domestic Dispute Ends In Suicide After Armed Standoff With Deputies In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Domestic Dispute Ends In Suicide After Armed Standoff With Deputies In Virginia, Sheriff Says A domestic dispute ended in a suicide after deputies confronted an armed man in Virginia, authorities said. Deputies were called to a local fire department station in Warrenton around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, after a woman reported fleeing her home following a domestic argument, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The woman told deputies her husband struck her during the argument and threatened her with a gun, prompting her to run to the fire station for safety, officials said. A deputy was then sent to the home on Gray Fox Drive in Bealeton to determine whether the ma…
Dog, Passing Driver Help Save Maryland Man From Early-Morning House Fire, Investigators Say Dog, Passing Driver Help Save Maryland Man From Early-Morning House Fire, Investigators Say
Dog, Passing Driver Help Save Maryland Man From Early-Morning House Fire, Investigators Say A Maryland man and his dog escaped a massive early-morning fire thanks to a sharp-eared pup and a passerby who stopped to warn him the house was burning, investigators said. The fire broke out shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the 34000 block of Wango Road in Parsonsburg, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.  Officials said the two-story wood-frame home was already burning on the front porch when it was first discovered by a passing motorist. Investigators said the homeowner heard a “pop” inside the home before his dog alerted him.  Moments later, …
Maryland Hookah Lounge Fire Ruled Arson After Blaze Intentionally Set Inside: Officials Maryland Hookah Lounge Fire Ruled Arson After Blaze Intentionally Set Inside: Officials
Maryland Hookah Lounge Fire Ruled Arson After Blaze Intentionally Set Inside: Officials A late-night fire at a popular Charles County hookah lounge was ruled incendiary after investigators determined someone deliberately set the blaze inside the business, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters were called around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, October 30, to the Pasha Lounge on Old Washington Road in Waldorf, where smoke was pouring from the front of the cigar and hookah spot, officials said. When crews from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department arrived, they found the front door shattered and flames burning inside.  Nearly three dozen firefighters responded, br…
Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt: Affidavit Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt: Affidavit
Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt: Affidavit A popular content creator is facing felony charges after allegedly setting her Middletown home on fire in a suicide attempt that killed one of her cats, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Sept. 4. Drew Yvonne Mehalick-Headley, 29 — known to her hundreds of thousands of followers as “Drew Disaster” — allegedly lit the bedroom of her mobile home on Caravan Court around 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to Middletown police. Flames ripped through the residence before firefighters were able to knock down the blaze and rescue Mehalick-Headley, authorities said…
Massive Five-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Vacant Downtown Baltimore Building (UPDATED) Massive Five-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Vacant Downtown Baltimore Building (UPDATED)
Massive Five-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Vacant Downtown Baltimore Building (Updated) Crews across Maryland were called in on Tuesday afternoon to help battle a massive five-alarm fire that broke out in a reportedly vacant Baltimore building. Firefighters were called before 3:30 p.m., on Sept. 2, when there was a reported blaze in the area of North Howard Street and West Fayette Street, according to the fire department. "Crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of all individuals involved," officials said. "Please avoid the area."  MEDIA STAGING - Park Ave and W Fayette St. Updates will be provided when available. pic.twitter.com/yw4pG…
Beloved Dogs Barely Survive Lightning-Sparked Fire That Gutted Maryland Home: 'Lost Everything' Beloved Dogs Barely Survive Lightning-Sparked Fire That Gutted Maryland Home: 'Lost Everything'
Beloved Dogs Barely Survive Lightning-Sparked Fire That Gutted Maryland Home: 'Lost Everything' A pair of beloved dogs who were trapped inside a burning home that was gutted by a fire sparked by a lightning strike are fighting for their lives, and a Maryland family is picking up the pieces after losing everything. Crews in Baltimore County were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home following a reported strike report from CoreLogic. The incident occurred shortly after the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baltimore County at 3:33 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. The scene of…
NJ Synagogue Firebombed In 2012 Ravaged By Fire — Along With All 7 Torahs NJ Synagogue Firebombed In 2012 Ravaged By Fire — Along With All 7 Torahs
NJ Synagogue Firebombed In 2012 Ravaged By Fire — Along With All 7 Torahs Tragedy has struck yet again for a New Jersey synagogue targeted in a 2012 firebombing. At approximately 2:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, a blaze ripped through Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman and his wife, Bina's, Montross Avenue home and synagogue in Rutherford, where they've been since 2014. The couple and four of their six children who were home at the time escaped "right in the nick of time," according to Bina's sister, Brocha Wilschanski. However, everything else was destroyed — including all seven Torahs. "They're in shock, but they're well," Wilschanski said in a call with Daily Voice. "The al…
Historic Maryland Church Goes Up In Flames After Lightning Strike During Heat Wave Historic Maryland Church Goes Up In Flames After Lightning Strike During Heat Wave
Historic Maryland Church Goes Up In Flames After Lightning Strike During Heat Wave A lightning strike sparked the two-alarm fire that tore through a historic Catholic church in Maryland during a brutal heat wave earlier this week, Baltimore County fire officials confirmed. Crews were called to St. Rita Catholic Church on the 2900 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, after 911 dispatchers received a call reporting flames coming from a second-floor window. Within minutes, firefighters arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the church's second floor and bell tower.  The scene of the church fire in Baltimore County. B…
$1M Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Building, Displaces Six Families: Officials $1M Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Building, Displaces Six Families: Officials
$1M Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Building, Displaces Six Families: Officials It started with a mattress — and sent flames through the top floor. A two-alarm fire caused nearly $1 million in damage, injured two Montgomery County firefighters, and displaced at least six families in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, July 1, officials said. Fire crews responded around 10 a.m. to a three-story apartment building at 746 Quince Orchard Boulevard, near Rabbit Road in the Potomac Oaks community, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer. More… Quince Orchard Boulevard, three-story apartment building,, nearly 100 FFs on scene, temp on scene 90°, two (2) firefighters injured/ev…
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Historic Maryland Church Amid Heat Wave (PHOTOS) Firefighters Battle Blaze At Historic Maryland Church Amid Heat Wave (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Historic Maryland Church Amid Heat Wave (Photos) Baltimore County firefighters braved oppressive heat while battling a two-alarm blaze that tore through a historic Maryland church Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called around 3 p.m. on July 1, to St. Rita Catholic Church on the 2900 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where flames and smoke were seen pouring from the building’s bell tower. 2nd ALARM BUILDING FIRE 2900 BLK Dunleer Rd | #BCoFD Crews arrived to fire showing | Crews actively working to extinguish and contain the fire| PIO Enroute |DT 14:34 pic.twitter.com/Jbran2skrx — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) July 1, 2025…
32 Displaced By Kitchen Fire In Maryland Apartment, Officials Say 32 Displaced By Kitchen Fire In Maryland Apartment, Officials Say
32 Displaced By Kitchen Fire In Maryland Apartment, Officials Say More than 30 people were forced from their homes after a kitchen fire tore through a Maryland apartment building, fire officials said. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 18000 block of Cottage Garden Drive around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, June 16, for reports of a kitchen fire on the third floor of an apartment complex, according to a department spokesperson. Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the upper-level unit, though it was brought under control with no injuries initially reported. According to investigators, the fire originated in a void space above…
Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal NY Blaze (UPDATE) Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal NY Blaze (UPDATE)
Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal NY Blaze (Update) Police have released additional details about the devastating Hudson Valley, NY house fire that claimed the lives of a father and his two young sons.  The fire broke out around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at a multi-family residence at 876 Pulaski Highway in the Orange County town of Goshen, as Daily Voice previously reported.  According to New York State Police, an upstairs neighbor first noticed smoke coming from a pipe behind the kitchen stove, immediately evacuated with her two children, and called 911. Just before exiting, the neighbor saw her downstairs neighbor, Shane M…
Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials
Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials A father and his two young sons were killed in a devastating house fire Saturday night, May 31, in a Hudson Valley, NY town, authorities said. Shane Munn, 40, and his two sons, ages 12 and 17, all died in the blaze at 876 Pulaski Highway in Goshen at approximately 8:10 p.m., according to New York State Police. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the building completely engulfed in flames, police said. Munn was found dead inside the home, while his two sons were rushed to Garnett Health Medical Center in Wallkill, where they later died from their injuries, according to NYSP.…
Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation Of Maryland Courthouse, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING) Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation Of Maryland Courthouse, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)
Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation Of Maryland Courthouse, Sheriff Says (Developing) The Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore had to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon due to a fire alarm going off, the sheriff's office confirmed.  Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on May 6, first responders were called to the building, where there was a reported fire alarm that went up, prompting the emergency response. "A fire alarm has been reported at the Mitchell Courthouse," a spokesperson for the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office said. "The building has been evacuated and the Fire Department is on the scene."  The small fire was reportedly contained to a single office inside the courthouse…
Explosion Rocks Parking Lot Of Maryland Business; Man, 23, Arrested: Police Explosion Rocks Parking Lot Of Maryland Business; Man, 23, Arrested: Police
Explosion Rocks Parking Lot Of Maryland Business; Man, 23, Arrested: Police A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly detonating an explosive device in a Home Depot parking lot — sending nearby victims running and triggering a multi-agency investigation, police said. Brent Goetz, 23, of Baltimore County, was arrested on Monday, April 28, after investigators linked him to a weekend explosion in the 6300 block of Eastern Avenue in Baltimore, authorities announced. The blast occurred around 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the rear parking lot of the business, police say. It is alleged that Goetz set off a device near several unidentified victims before fl…
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Home In Prince George's County Man Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Home In Prince George's County
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Home In Prince George's County A man pulled from a house fire in Maryland died from his injuries, authorities in Prince George's County confirmed. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, crews were called to the 11000 block of Elon Drive in Bowie, where firefighters were met by flames coming from a two-story home with smoke showing. According to the Prince George's County Fire Department, a man was rescued by first responders and he was rushed to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Crews returned to the area on Wednesday morning to canvass the neighborhood to discuss home escape planning, fire…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leaves Maryland Couple In Critical Condition: Fire Officials Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leaves Maryland Couple In Critical Condition: Fire Officials
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leaves Maryland Couple In Critical Condition: Fire Officials A quiet Monday morning in Baltimore County nearly turned deadly after a toxic gas leak left two people fighting for their lives, authorities said. Emergency crews responded at 7:37 a.m. on March 24 to a home in the 11200 block of Old Carriage Road in Glen Arm for a reported cardiac arrest, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. When firefighters entered the home, their air monitors went off immediately—signaling dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide. Inside, they found an unresponsive woman. Moments later, they located a second victim—an adult man. Both were rushed to a lo…
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student From DMV In DR FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student From DMV In DR
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student From DMV In DR The search for missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki has escalated into a major international investigation, with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) now assisting Dominican authorities, officials announced. The Dominican Republic Attorney General’s Office confirmed that it has assembled a high-level joint task force to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who vanished in Punta Cana last week. Authorities say they are exploring all possibilities. "The prosecuting authority is conducting extens…
Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING) Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING)
Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (Developing) A devastating house fire in Harford County claimed two lives and left a 77-year-old man hospitalized, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at a home on Darlington Avenue in Aberdeen.  Responding officers from the Aberdeen Police Department were the first to arrive and found the injured man outside the home, where they were advised there were two family members still inside.  🚨 Aberdeen Fire Department, Inc.and multiple fire departments are on scene of a dwelling fire on Darlington Ave. Avoid the area. Posted by Aberdeen Police Department…
Floor Collapses During Fast-Moving Fire At Maryland Townhouse Floor Collapses During Fast-Moving Fire At Maryland Townhouse
Floor Collapses During Fast-Moving Fire At Maryland Townhouse Residents of a Montgomery County townhouse got a scare on Sunday morning when they woke up to the sound of smoke alarms going off in Wheaton, fire officials said. Crews were called at around 2:45 a.m. on Jan. 26 to a home on Lester Street, where they were met by frigid temperatures, smoke billowing from the building, flames showing, and a partial structure collapse. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters were quickly able to get the flames knocked down, but not before an electric meter was damaged, leaving several families without power and forcing a temporary evacuation of some residents. …
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Dayle Haddon, a celebrated Canadian actress, model, and humanitarian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Solebury Township residence, authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning, Dec. 28, at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road. Emergency responders were called to the property around 6:31 a.m. after Bucks County 911 received a report of an unconscious man on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite, police said. The 76-year-old man was removed from the building by the New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad and transported to…
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…
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…
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…
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…