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Massive Barn Fire Lights Up Night Sky Behind Northern Virginia Home Massive Barn Fire Lights Up Night Sky Behind Northern Virginia Home
Massive Barn Fire Lights Up Night Sky Behind Northern Virginia Home A barn behind a Northern Virginia home was already engulfed when firefighters arrived Wednesday night, sending flames towering into the rainy darkness before crews could stop it from spreading. Crews were called shortly after 9 p.m. on May 20 to the 200 block of Walker Road in Great Falls, where fire was ripping through the structure behind the residence. Photos from the scene showed firefighters facing a wall of orange flames before the barn was reduced to a smoking shell. Limited hydrant access forced crews to bring in tanker trucks while they fought the fire from the outside and protect…
7th Suspect Arrested In Maryland Triple-Murder House Fire; Purple AR-Style Gun Seized: Police 7th Suspect Arrested In Maryland Triple-Murder House Fire; Purple AR-Style Gun Seized: Police
7th Suspect Arrested In Maryland Triple-Murder House Fire; Purple Ar-style Gun Seized: Police A seventh suspect has now been charged in the horrifying Maryland triple-murder house fire that left three people dead inside a burning Washington County home last year — and investigators say the case is still growing. Jordan Conley Robey, 20, of Hagerstown, was arrested Thursday, May 18, in connection with the murders of Brittany Ray, 31, Harold Fliechman, 36, and Brianna Mae Weishaar, 25, Maryland State Police announced. Robey was indicted by a Washington County Grand Jury on three counts of first-degree murder, arson, robbery, and additional offenses tied to the Nov. 18, 2025, killings.…
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies From Injuries, Officials Say Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies From Injuries, Officials Say
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies From Injuries, Officials Say A woman pulled from a townhouse fire in Maryland has died from her injuries, authorities confirmed.  Sheila Brookshire, 70, has been identified by Howard County Fire and Rescue officials as the resident killed in a midday fire that broke out in Columbia on Monday afternoon.  At around 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 21, firefighters were called to the 10300 block of Nightmist Court, where there was a reported fire that broke out in a townhouse. Upon arrival, crews found a fire in a second-story bedroom and were advised by witnesses that one person was able to escape safely and another was trap…
Maryland Playground Reopens Nearly Two Years After $1M Blaze Destroyed It Maryland Playground Reopens Nearly Two Years After $1M Blaze Destroyed It
Maryland Playground Reopens Nearly Two Years After $1M Blaze Destroyed It Nearly two years after a Maryland playground was burned to the ground in a $1 million fire, officials have reopened it to the public. In May 2024, the playground at Greenbriar Local Park in Potomac was set on fire by a group that torched the main area along Glen Road, causing extensive damage. The fire was reported at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and caused an estimated $1 million in damage.  The MNCPP, Montgomery County Division & @mcfrs are investigating fire at Greenbriar Local Park, located 12525 Glen Rd, Potomac, fire occurred Tue, May 7, 2024, ~10p. OPEN/A…
Third Victim's Autopsy Results Released As Lawsuit Filed In PA Nursing Home Explosion (VIDEO) Third Victim's Autopsy Results Released As Lawsuit Filed In PA Nursing Home Explosion (VIDEO)
Third Victim's Autopsy Results Released As Lawsuit Filed In PA Nursing Home Explosion (Video) A third person has died from injuries sustained in the deadly explosion that tore through a Bucks County nursing home just before Christmas, as survivors filed the first lawsuit on Monday, Jan. 5, alleging the catastrophe was preventable and caused by widespread negligence. The third victim was identified as Patricia Mero, 66, a resident of the facility, according to the Bucks County Coroner’s Office. Mero was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center after the Dec. 23 explosion with injuries sustained in the blast and later died at the hospital on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 10:18 a.m. An autopsy was condu…
WATCH: Flames Shoot Through Virginia Home As Firefighters Battle Raging Blaze WATCH: Flames Shoot Through Virginia Home As Firefighters Battle Raging Blaze
Watch: Flames Shoot Through Virginia Home As Firefighters Battle Raging Blaze A Virginia neighborhood lit up in orange Monday evening as a house fire exploded through the back of a Kings Park West home — and video from the scene shows just how fast the flames took over. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said units were called to the 4700 block of Twinbrook Road around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, where firefighters arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the rear of the home. And the video drives the point home. #FairfaxsBravest are on scene of a house fire in the 4700 block of Twinbrook Rd in the Kings Park West area. Units arrived to find smoke and fire showin…
Maryland Apartments Engulfed In Roaring Two-Alarm Blaze, Dozens Displaced (PHOTOS) Maryland Apartments Engulfed In Roaring Two-Alarm Blaze, Dozens Displaced (PHOTOS)
Maryland Apartments Engulfed In Roaring Two-Alarm Blaze, Dozens Displaced (Photos) A two-alarm fire tore through a Maryland apartment building early Sunday morning, destroying more than a dozen units and forcing about 25 people out of their homes, officials said. Fire crews were called at 6:36 a.m. to the 3900 block of Gordon Stinnett Avenue in Chesapeake Beach, where they found heavy flames coming from the roof of a two-story building, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Calvert County Sheriff Deputy State Fire Marshals said “all occupants have been accounted for,” but 14 apartments were “extensively damaged.” Calvert County Sheriff The area …
Firefighter Hurt As Massive Virginia House Blaze Erupts In Quiet Neighborhood (DEVELOPING) Firefighter Hurt As Massive Virginia House Blaze Erupts In Quiet Neighborhood (DEVELOPING)
Firefighter Hurt As Massive Virginia House Blaze Erupts In Quiet Neighborhood (Developing) A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a massive house fire that sent heavy smoke pouring over a Leesburg neighborhood Friday morning, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. Units were dispatched around 11:10 a.m. on Saturday morning to the 19000 block of Kipheart Drive for reports of a structure fire, officials said. Crews arrived to find the home already engulfed in flames. Firefighters shifted to a defensive attack as heavy fire erupted from the structure, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. All occupants were accounted for at the scene. One person was treated for…
Hot Dog! Virginia Firefighter Pulls Pup From Fiery Garage, Shares Sweet Reunion Hot Dog! Virginia Firefighter Pulls Pup From Fiery Garage, Shares Sweet Reunion
Hot Dog! Virginia Firefighter Pulls Pup From Fiery Garage, Shares Sweet Reunion A Virginia firefighter became a hero twice over Monday morning — once battling flames, and again reuniting a dog with its relieved owner. Firefighters rushed to the 2000 block of Princess Anne Street around 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, after reports of heavy smoke coming from garage bays behind the old Coca-Cola building in Fredericksburg, city officials said. Crews arrived to find active flames tearing through two connected garage units, the Fredericksburg Fire Department said in a statement. Multiple hose lines were deployed as firefighters cut holes in the roof to ventilate the thick, black …
Man Found Dead After Fire Rips Through Virginia Home: Police Man Found Dead After Fire Rips Through Virginia Home: Police
Man Found Dead After Fire Rips Through Virginia Home: Police Police in Virginia are investigating after a man was found dead inside a burning home in Triangle, authorities said. Fire and police crews were called to the 18500 block of Triangle Street around 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, for a reported house fire, according to the Prince William County Police Department. During the response, firefighters located a man—believed to be a resident of the home—dead inside the structure, police said. Investigators said there were no signs of foul play. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The Fire Marshal’s Office …
Firefighters Rescue Resident From Burning PG County Home; One Seriously Injured (DEVELOPING) Firefighters Rescue Resident From Burning PG County Home; One Seriously Injured (DEVELOPING)
Firefighters Rescue Resident From Burning PG County Home; One Seriously Injured (Developing) A fast-moving house fire tore through a Maryland home Friday afternoon, leaving one person seriously hurt, officials said. Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crews responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. to the 3200 block of La Dova Way in Springdale, where heavy flames were showing from the front of a one-story brick home, according to the department. Firefighters quickly attacked the blaze and brought it under control. One person was taken to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries, fire officials confirmed. Photos from the scene showed thick smoke and flames shooting from a…
Maryland Waterfront Restaurant Unwined On The Water Collapses In Massive Blaze: Fire Marshal Maryland Waterfront Restaurant Unwined On The Water Collapses In Massive Blaze: Fire Marshal
Maryland Waterfront Restaurant Unwined On The Water Collapses In Massive Blaze: Fire Marshal A popular Cecil County waterfront restaurant is gone after a massive early-morning fire tore through the building, causing more than $1 million in damage, investigators said. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out just before 1:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Unwined on the Water, located at 285 Plum Point Road on the property of Triton Marina. Maryland State Police troopers were first on the scene and found heavy fire spreading through the rear of the two-story waterfront restaurant, officials said. Unwined on the Water Singerly Fire Company Crews …
Late-Night Maryland Apartment Fire Was No Accident — Arson Arrest Made, Officials Say Late-Night Maryland Apartment Fire Was No Accident — Arson Arrest Made, Officials Say
Late-Night Maryland Apartment Fire Was No Accident — Arson Arrest Made, Officials Say A late-night fire that tore through a Maryland apartment building is now being investigated as arson, authorities said. The blaze broke out around Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, at the Bethesda Park Condos on Braxfield Court, off Parklawn Drive in Rockville, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters arrived to find flames coming from a third-floor apartment and multiple residents in need of rescue.  Twitter/@mcfrsPIO About 65 firefighters were called to the scene, where they worked to quickly knock down the flames and assist several people …
Smoking Materials Spark Fire That Displaced Family, Damaged Three Townhomes In DMV (WATCH) Smoking Materials Spark Fire That Displaced Family, Damaged Three Townhomes In DMV (WATCH)
Smoking Materials Spark Fire That Displaced Family, Damaged Three Townhomes In DMV (Watch) Improperly discarded smoking materials were to blame for a massive, nearly $1 million, two-alarm fire in Virginia that left a family displaced. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, to the 6200 block of Levi Court in Springfield, where there was a reported townhouse fire, officials said. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames showing from a middle unit townhouse with smoke billowing through the area. Video of firefighters battling the blaze can be viewed here. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control after a second alarm was …
Porch Fire In Maryland Sparks Arson Arrest Of 20-Year-Old Firebug, Officials Say Porch Fire In Maryland Sparks Arson Arrest Of 20-Year-Old Firebug, Officials Say
Porch Fire In Maryland Sparks Arson Arrest Of 20-Year-Old Firebug, Officials Say A 20-year-old Maryland man admitted to sparking a fire that spread to a home’s porch, investigators said. Firefighters were called around 12:40 p.m. to a home on Mitchell Avenue in Hagerstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, when a fire was started in a trash can and spread to the front porch, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. It was later determined that the fire was intentionally set by Brandon Gaither after deputies interviewed witnesses at the scene.  Hagerstown Police officers later spotted Gaither near Winter Street and Church Street, took him into custody, and questioned h…
Blaze Erupts At Virginia Shooting Range; Firefighters Rescue Workers Trapped On Roof (PHOTOS) Blaze Erupts At Virginia Shooting Range; Firefighters Rescue Workers Trapped On Roof (PHOTOS)
Blaze Erupts At Virginia Shooting Range; Firefighters Rescue Workers Trapped On Roof (Photos) Fire crews rushed to a Stafford County shooting range after flames tore through the roof and trapped employees, authorities said. The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department said units were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, for reports of a structure fire at The Range on Potomac Creek Drive. The fire was reported at The Range in Stafford County. Stafford County Fire and Rescue Firefighters arrived within five minutes and found flames shooting from the roof of the single-story building, officials said. Crews immediately struck a second alarm to bring in additional perso…
Unconscious Man Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Rushed To Hospital: Officials (DEVELOPING) Unconscious Man Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Rushed To Hospital: Officials (DEVELOPING)
Unconscious Man Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Rushed To Hospital: Officials (Developing) An elderly man was pulled from a burning home on Monday morning when crews responded to a reported house fire in Bethesda, officials said. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to the 4800 block of Broad Brook Drive around 11:10 a.m. on Aug. 18 for reports of a house fire with someone possibly trapped inside, according to fire officials. When first responders arrived, they found flames tearing through the living room and garage. Neighbors told first responders the man was still inside, and crews went in to search. They found an unconscious elderly man inside, carried him out, and rus…
Disabled Smoke Alarm Found In Maryland House Fire That Killed Six, Including Four Kids Disabled Smoke Alarm Found In Maryland House Fire That Killed Six, Including Four Kids
Disabled Smoke Alarm Found In Maryland House Fire That Killed Six, Including Four Kids Investigators say a disconnected smoke alarm with no battery was found in the basement of a Maryland home where six people — including four children — were killed in a weekend fire. The Office of the State Fire Marshal said the deadly blaze broke out Sunday morning, Aug. 10, in Waldorf, killing victims believed to be the wife and three children of the homeowner, along with the wife and child of another surviving resident of the home.  While no evidence of arson has been found, the cause is still under investigation, officials said. All smoke alarms on the first and second floors were …
Woman Rescued From Burning Home In Virginia As Flames Shoot From Roof (PHOTOS) Woman Rescued From Burning Home In Virginia As Flames Shoot From Roof (PHOTOS)
Woman Rescued From Burning Home In Virginia As Flames Shoot From Roof (Photos) A Virginia woman is recovering after firefighters pulled her from a second-story window as flames tore through her home early Tuesday morning, officials said. 🚨 House Fire - 3700 Block of 8th St S 🚨 At 5:41 AM, units were dispatched to a reported house fire on the 3700 block of... Posted by Arlington County Fire Department on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Crews were called to the 3700 block of 8th Street South at 5:41 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, for a reported house fire, Arlington Fire & EMS confirmed. The scene of the fire in Arlington. Arlington Fire Department When firefig…
No Arson Found In Maryland Fire That Killed 6 — Cause Remains A Mystery After Deadly Blaze No Arson Found In Maryland Fire That Killed 6 — Cause Remains A Mystery After Deadly Blaze
No Arson Found In Maryland Fire That Killed 6 — Cause Remains A Mystery After Deadly Blaze Six people — including four children — were killed in a Sunday morning house fire in Waldorf, and Maryland officials say the cause remains under investigation. The Office of the State Fire Marshal announced Monday, Aug. 11, that investigators have found no evidence of arson but are still working to determine what started the multi-fatal blaze. Part of the investigation includes determining whether smoke alarms were activated during the fire, Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray said. “We must methodically examine every possible fire cause and contributing factor,” Mowbray said. “Dete…
Four Children, Two Adults Killed As Raging Maryland House Fire Traps Victims Inside Four Children, Two Adults Killed As Raging Maryland House Fire Traps Victims Inside
Four Children, Two Adults Killed As Raging Maryland House Fire Traps Victims Inside Four children and two adults were killed when a raging two-alarm fire tore through a Charles County home Sunday morning, trapping victims inside before firefighters could reach them, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, in the 3000 block of Declaration Court North in Waldorf, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Charles County Sheriff’s deputies were the first to arrive and found two adult occupants had escaped unharmed. They were told as many as six others were still inside, but deputies were forced back by heavy smoke and flames, offic…
Flames Tear Through Maryland Home, Killing Two, Possibly More: Fire Marshal (DEVELOPING) Flames Tear Through Maryland Home, Killing Two, Possibly More: Fire Marshal (DEVELOPING)
Flames Tear Through Maryland Home, Killing Two, Possibly More: Fire Marshal (Developing) A raging two-alarm fire ripped through a Charles County home Sunday morning, leaving at least two people dead and sending investigators back into the charred debris to search for more victims, authorities said. Deputy State Fire Marshals responded with the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding agencies at around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, to the 3000 block of Declaration Court North in Waldorf for reports of a house fire with people trapped inside, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Flames had already consumed much of the structure when crews arrived, prom…
Overnight Townhouse Fire In Maryland Displaces 13 People, Pets, Officials Say Overnight Townhouse Fire In Maryland Displaces 13 People, Pets, Officials Say
Overnight Townhouse Fire In Maryland Displaces 13 People, Pets, Officials Say A fast-moving fire tore through a row of townhomes in Montgomery County early Friday, May 16, displacing 13 people and several pets in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Firefighters rushed to the 11900 block of Roan Lane just after 5:30 a.m. following multiple reports of a fire burning behind a three-story townhouse, officials said. Crews arrived to find flames spreading to two neighboring homes, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO David Pazos said. Firefighters worked quickly to knock down the fire, and all occupants were able to escape safely. No injuries we…
Maryland House Fire Kills Two As Flames Tear Through Home, Officials Say Maryland House Fire Kills Two As Flames Tear Through Home, Officials Say
Maryland House Fire Kills Two As Flames Tear Through Home, Officials Say Flames tore through a Harford County home on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of two people, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Deputy state fire marshals are investigating a double-fatal fire in Joppa, after two people were found dead inside a burning home, officials announced on May 14. Update on the Gunpowder Drive house fire:Volunteer Firefighters have rescued 2 civilians from the burning home, they are being treated by 2!HarfordCoDES EMS units. @MarylandOSFM is responding. — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) May 14, 2025 Crews from the…
Pets Perish, Family Displaced By Basement Blaze In Maryland: Fire Officials Pets Perish, Family Displaced By Basement Blaze In Maryland: Fire Officials
Pets Perish, Family Displaced By Basement Blaze In Maryland: Fire Officials A Montgomery County family returned home on Monday afternoon to find that a basement blaze gutted their home, officials confirmed. Crews were called at around 1:45 p.m. on April 21 to the 14200 block of Castaway Drive in Silver Spring on Monday afternoon, where a fire had broken out, sending smoke billowing throughout the home. The Montgomery County fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials, the homeowners were not home at the time,  and while several pets were rescued, at least two cats died. The Montgomery County fire. Montgomer…
Maryland Woman, 80, Killed In House Fire With No Working Smoke Alarms: Officials Maryland Woman, 80, Killed In House Fire With No Working Smoke Alarms: Officials
Maryland Woman, 80, Killed In House Fire With No Working Smoke Alarms: Officials An 80-year-old woman died after being trapped inside a burning home in Baltimore County — where firefighters later discovered there were no working smoke detectors, officials said. Crews were called around 6:07 p.m. Thursday, April 17, to the 8900 block of Millers Island Boulevard in Edgemere, where fire was pouring from the rear of the home, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Two people were rescued by police officers at the scene before fire crews arrived, officials said, but the third resident — 80-year-old Georgia Norris — could not be located. Firefighters entered the …
Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says
Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says A late-night mobile home fire in Maryland turned deadly when firefighters made a grim discovery while knocking down the flames, state officials said. Crews were called to the Kent Road property in Earleville, around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. When firefighters from the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company and nearby departments arrived, the mobile home was already engulfed in flames. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes, officials said, but not before firefighters discovered human remains inside the structure. Investig…
Prince George's House Fire Injures Six Firefighters; Eighth Blaze In 24 Hours (DEVELOPING) Prince George's House Fire Injures Six Firefighters; Eighth Blaze In 24 Hours (DEVELOPING)
Prince George's House Fire Injures Six Firefighters; Eighth Blaze In 24 Hours (Developing) Six firefighters were hurt battling a fast-moving blaze that tore through a Fort Washington home Wednesday morning, Prince George’s County officials said. Crews responded around 10:19 a.m. on April 9 to the 9200 block of Fort Foote Road, where heavy flames were shooting from both floors of a two-story single-family house, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. The fire was knocked down, but not before six PGFD members were injured and taken to the hospital for evaluation.  The Prince George's County Fire Department has been busy in the past 24 hours. Prin…
Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal A Maryland woman made a desperate attempt to save her dogs as a fire tore through her home, leaving behind more than $100,000 in damage. Firefighters were called to the single-story manufactured home on First Avenue in Friendsville around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, March 10, after one of the occupants spotted smoke and flames in the kitchen, Maryland State Fire Marshal officials said. The woman immediately called 911 and tried to rescue her pets, but the fire spread quickly.  When firefighters from the Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department arrived, they found one dog trapped u…
41,000+ Birds Perish In Maryland Chicken House Blaze: Fire Marshal 41,000+ Birds Perish In Maryland Chicken House Blaze: Fire Marshal
41,000+ Birds Perish In Maryland Chicken House Blaze: Fire Marshal A devastating fire tore through two chicken houses in Somerset County, killing upwards of 41,000 chickens and destroying a vehicle, officials said. The blaze broke out over the weekend at a property on Pete’s Hill Road in Princess Anne, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. When the property owner arrived at the farm, one of the chicken houses had already collapsed in flames.  Investigators say he tried to prevent the fire from spreading to another chicken house but was overtaken by the fast-moving flames, which also engulfed his Toyota Highlander. Firefighters from the Princ…
Pair Killed In Accidental House Fire Identified By Officials In Maryland Pair Killed In Accidental House Fire Identified By Officials In Maryland
Pair Killed In Accidental House Fire Identified By Officials In Maryland An elderly pair who died in a devastating Annapolis townhome fire have been confirmed as the first fire-related fatalities of the year in Anne Arundel County, officials said. Paul D. Tisdale, 84, and Pamala S. Fox, 70, lost their lives when flames ripped through their home in the 900 block of Riversedge Circle on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, which identified them on Wednesday. Crews were dispatched around 9:45 p.m. and arrived to find the middle-of-the-row townhouse fully engulfed. Firefighters launched an aggressive attack on the blaze while…