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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…

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Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal
Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal An argument over stolen property led to arson charges for a 30-year-old Maryland man who allegedly attempted to start a fire outside of a neighbor's home on Sunday afternoon. Lexington Park resident Cesar Augusto Gonzalez-Lopez was arrested at around noon on Monday afternoon when members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the 46000 block of Sue Drive to investigate a blaze, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say that a dispute over allegedly stolen property the previous night between Gonzalez-Lopez and the homeowner led to th…

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Suspicious Package Gives Walmart Customers Scare In Maryland; Forces Evacuation (PHOTOS) Suspicious Package Gives Walmart Customers Scare In Maryland; Forces Evacuation (PHOTOS)
Suspicious Package Gives Walmart Customers Scare In Maryland; Forces Evacuation (Photos) First responders used every tool in their tool belt on Thursday as they investigated a suspicious package that temporarily shut down a Walmart location in Maryland. On June 27, members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office were called to the store on Guilford Drive, where there was a reported suspicious package that forced an evacuation and massive multi-agency response. Crews were called to Walmart on Guilford Drive on Thursday. Frederick County Fire and Rescue After a lengthy probe, at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, Maryland State Fire Marshal bomb technicians, with ass…

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Historic Maryland Home Built In 1792 Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Fire Marshal Historic Maryland Home Built In 1792 Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Fire Marshal
Historic Maryland Home Built In 1792 Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Fire Marshal A historic home built in 1792 overlooking the North East River was destroyed by a two-alarm fire in Cecil County, authorities announced. An estimated $2.5 million in damage was reported in Charlestown, when a residence known by local residents as the Eagle Point Rod and Gun Club went up in flames on Monday. The cause of a two-alarm fire that destroyed a historic Cecil County home remains under investigation.The fire destroyed a home built in 1792, & caused an estimated 2.5 million in damages. High winds contributed to the fast-moving fire. More info ➡️ https://t.co/CqD1V774OA pic.twi…

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Human Remains Found Inside Burning Truck Behind Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Human Remains Found Inside Burning Truck Behind Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Human Remains Found Inside Burning Truck Behind Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Human remains were found inside a pick-up truck that caught fire in Maryland, officials say. Deputy State Fire Marshals were called to a home in the 23000 block of Nanticoke Road in Quantico on Wednesday morning, when a neighbor reported that there was a truck ablaze in the back of an area home. The call came in shortly before 11:45 a.m. on March 20. According to the fire marshal, upon arrival, a team of more than a dozen firefighters from multiple agencies found a 2000 GMC Sonoma on fire in the rear of the home, and it took approximately 20 minutes to get the flames under control, at whic…

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Man Dead, Woman Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland: Fire Marshal Man Dead, Woman Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Man Dead, Woman Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 59-year-old man is dead, and a woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a kerosene heater in their Cecil County home. Members of the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Department and Cecil County Department of Emergency Services responded to a home on Florida Avenue in Crystal Beach at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoon to conduct a welfare check on a couple. Upon arrival, they found Steven Hannaford unresponsive in the living room and his girlfriend, Marie Florczyk, 65, in a bedroom, shivering and disoriented, a…

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Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother
Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother A woman who lost her life in a fire while searching for the family's beloved cats in Maryland is being remembered by friends and family who are reeling from her death. Amy Appleby-Harris, 58, was recovering from surgery in their Salisbury home on Saturday, Feb. 17 when a fire broke out in the second-floor master bedroom in the 26000 block of Quantico Creek Road. At approximately 0910 this morning, Stations 5, 9, 16, 2, and 74 were alerted for a structure fire in the 26300 block of... Posted by Hebron Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, February 17, 2024 Her longtime husband was …

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Toddler Killed, Family Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal (DEVELOPING) Toddler Killed, Family Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal (DEVELOPING)
Toddler Killed, Family Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal (Developing) A 2-year-old toddler was killed and two others were sent to area hospitals in Maryland after a two-alarm blaze broke out in Washington County, according to the state fire marshal. At around 6:20 p.m. on Friday night, crews from the Smithburg Community Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding agencies were called to a house fire in the 20600 block of Military Road in Cascade, where there was a home converted into apartments up in flames, investigators said. Officials say that upon arrival, firefighters found a 24-year-old woman and 1-year-old child injured, with other tenants advising first re…

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Multi-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Business Considered 'A Total Loss' Multi-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Business Considered 'A Total Loss'
Multi-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Business Considered 'A Total Loss' An investigation has been launched after firefighters spent hours battling a multi-alarm blaze that destroyed a business in Maryland. Crews were called to Tiffin Mats on Blue Ball Road at around 1 a.m. on Monday morning after being alerted to the fire, which required more than 100 firefighters from Cecil and Harford counties, as well as Pennsylvania and Delaware, approximately two hours to control, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. DSFMs remain on the scene from last night's devastating fire in Elkton. Tiffin Mats, located in the Triumph Industrial Park, is considered a total loss.…

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Four Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Discovered By Department Four Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Discovered By Department
Four Cats Killed In Maryland House Fire Discovered By Department Several family pets were killed when a blaze broke out inside a Charles County home on Wednesday, the Maryland Fire Marshal announced. Crews from the Naval District Washington Fire Department were called to a Bland Drive home in Indian head shortly before 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, where there was a fire that broke out in the family's living room. It didn't take long for firefighters to get the flames under control, though it caused more than $20,000 in damage and four cats perished as a result of the fire, according to officials. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to the…

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Dead Body Found In Front Seat Of Burning Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Sheriff Dead Body Found In Front Seat Of Burning Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Sheriff
Dead Body Found In Front Seat Of Burning Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Sheriff The investigation into a St. Mary's County car fire led to a grisly discovery this week, according to the sheriff's office. Earlier this week, deputies and fire crews were called to a reported vehicle fire in Drayden, where a 2011 Ford Ranger was ablaze and a dead body was found in the front seat. The truck fire is now being investigated by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigations Division. Officials say that the name of the victim is being withheld until the body can be identified. The cause and origin of the fire remain unclear. T…

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Eight Cats Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire Eight Cats Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire
Eight Cats Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire Eight cats perished and two firefighters had to be treated for heat-related illnesses on Monday afternoon when a fire tore through a Maryland home. A hot day got a little hotter for dozens of members of the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, who had to contend with the heatwave while battling the blaze for an hour and a half on Cemetery Avenue in Wicomico County. The fire was reported shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the incident was sparked when a kitchen stove malfunctioned, which was found by the homeowner, who was able to esc…

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Doorbell Camera Alert Helps Pair Escape Maryland House Fire (VIDEO) Doorbell Camera Alert Helps Pair Escape Maryland House Fire (VIDEO)
Doorbell Camera Alert Helps Pair Escape Maryland House Fire (Video) Two people in Carroll County were able to escape a massive fire with an assist from a doorbell camera, officials say. First responders were called shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, to the 5400 block of Mineral Hill Road in Eldersburg, when a fire broke out on the porch of an area home. According to a spokesperson for the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department, two people were in the house watching TV when a doorbell camera sent them an alert, prompting them to find the fire in the back of the house. UPDATE: Units on scene with a fully involved house. Crews are working fr…

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Cat Killed, Family Displaced By Maryland Laundry Room Fire Cat Killed, Family Displaced By Maryland Laundry Room Fire
Cat Killed, Family Displaced By Maryland Laundry Room Fire A cat perished and a family is devastated after flames tore through a Maryland home when a dryer ignited. Support is swelling for the Skidmore family in St. Mary’s County following a house fire on Vinessa Court in Charlotte Hall that left at least two displaced and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, the Maryland State Fire Marshal said that an accidental fire was sparked in the laundry room of the home, quickly spreading and causing extensive damage. It took a total of 50 firefighters an estimated 30 minutes to get the flam…

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Firefighter Injured Battling 'Booming' Blaze That Broke Out After Lightning Strike In MD Firefighter Injured Battling 'Booming' Blaze That Broke Out After Lightning Strike In MD
Firefighter Injured Battling 'Booming' Blaze That Broke Out After Lightning Strike In MD An explosive fire over the weekend left a firefighter injured in Harford County, according to officials. Late in the afternoon of Saturday, July 29, dozens of firefighters from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called to a home on Riverwood Circle when a homeowner heart a loud "boom" and found smoke coming from his attic. It was later determined that the fire was caused by a lightning strike during the recent round of storms that rollicked the region. He was able to escape the house unharmed and called 911, which led to a heavy response from the department, which took a half h…

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Firefighter Killed Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland Firefighter Killed Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland
Firefighter Killed Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland One firefighter was killed and a second injured when a home collapsed during an early morning fire in St. Mary's County on Tuesday morning, officials say. The firefighter has not been identified, but he was part of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station unit that was providing support to multiple agencies who responded to the Leonardtown fire. First responders were called at approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27 to the 20500 block of Deer Wood Park Drive. While fighting the fire, officials said that one firefighter fell from the first floor and into a basement when the floor collapsed, a…

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Woman Killed, Shed Destroyed In Backyard MD Fire Woman Killed, Shed Destroyed In Backyard MD Fire
Woman Killed, Shed Destroyed In Backyard MD Fire A fatal fire is under investigation in Washington County after an elderly woman was killed on Thursday afternoon in Smithsburg. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday, June 22, first responders were called to the 22600 block of Cavetown Church Road when neighbors spotted a shed up in flames in the backyard of an area home.  An off-duty firefighter and members of the Smithsburg Police Department arrived at the scene and found an unconscious 70-year-old woman who was suffering from severe burns in the yard not far from the engulfed shed. First responders pulled her away from the flames and att…

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House Collapses, Two Killed In Calvert County Fire, Officials Say (UPDATED) House Collapses, Two Killed In Calvert County Fire, Officials Say (UPDATED)
House Collapses, Two Killed In Calvert County Fire, Officials Say (Updated) Two people were killed in an overnight house fire in Calvert County, officials confirmed on Wednesday morning. At approximately 3 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, multiple agencies were called to the 1600 block of Maurham Court in Huntingtown, where there was a fast-moving fire that broke out in an area home It is unclear what caused the fire, which was discovered by a neighbor who advised first responders that there could be two people trapped inside. Firefighters took nearly two hours to get the flames under control, and the home ultimately collapsed. On Wednesday morning, the Maryland State…

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Two-Alarm Fire Hits Multiple Rowhomes In Baltimore On Monday Morning Two-Alarm Fire Hits Multiple Rowhomes In Baltimore On Monday Morning
Two-Alarm Fire Hits Multiple Rowhomes In Baltimore On Monday Morning Disaster was averted early on Monday morning when a two-alarm blaze broke out in Baltimore rowhomes. Shortly after 4 a.m. on Monday, May 8, members of the Baltimore Fire Department were called to the 2800 block of Frederick Avenue, where there was a reported fire impacting multiple units. Upon arrival, crews were met with three separate dwellings with fire showing through the roof of the residences. More pictures of @BaltimoreFire working on this mornings 2 alarm on the 2800blk of Frederick Ave. #PrideProtectingPeople 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gYLS0yb1M5 — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) May …

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Fire Marshal ID Beloved Family Members Killed By St. Mary's County Basement Blaze Fire Marshal ID Beloved Family Members Killed By St. Mary's County Basement Blaze
Fire Marshal ID Beloved Family Members Killed By St. Mary's County Basement Blaze New details have been released following the fatal St. Mary's County fire that claimed the lives of two people in Lexington Park earlier this week. The Maryland State Fire Marshal identified the victim's of Monday morning's fire as 59-year-old Jerome Garcia Barnes and 61-year-old Mary Jacqueline Queen, who both died from smoke inhalation during the blaze, according to the Medical Examiner's Office. Crews from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Monday, March 20, to the 21700 block of Cabot Place to investigate a reported house fire after a…

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Two Killed In Overnight St. Mary's County Fire, Cause Under Investigation, Officials Say Two Killed In Overnight St. Mary's County Fire, Cause Under Investigation, Officials Say
Two Killed In Overnight St. Mary's County Fire, Cause Under Investigation, Officials Say Two people are dead after an overnight blaze broke out in a Lexington Park home, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Crews from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded at approximately 1 a.m. to the 21700 block of Cabot Place to investigate a reported house fire, officials said. Upon arrival, firefighters found two victims inside the home, which suffered extensive damage during the fire. No information about the victims was provided by fire officials. Their bodies have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to determine the exact c…

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Cats, Guinea Pigs Perish In Maryland Basement Blaze: State Fire Marshal Cats, Guinea Pigs Perish In Maryland Basement Blaze: State Fire Marshal
Cats, Guinea Pigs Perish In Maryland Basement Blaze: State Fire Marshal Several family pets were killed when a fire broke out in a Maryland home over the weekend, though the homeowner and residents were able to avoid injury. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, members of the LaVale Volunteer Fire Department were called to a Rye Street home to investigate a basement fire that had broken out unexpectedly, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. A team of 50 firefighters were able to swiftly knock down the flames, but not before five cats and four guinea pigs perished inside the home. Officials say that the homeowner and residents of the residence …

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Son Ordered Out Of House Busted For Setting Blaze Inside Parents' Home: Maryland Fire Marshal Son Ordered Out Of House Busted For Setting Blaze Inside Parents' Home: Maryland Fire Marshal
Son Ordered Out Of House Busted For Setting Blaze Inside Parents' Home: Maryland Fire Marshal A man with apparent “daddy issues” is facing charges for allegedly setting his parents’ Charles Count home on fire over the weekend. Jordan Christopher Robinson, 21, is facing arson and other charges for attempting to set a Waldorf home ablaze, though his efforts were quickly thwarted by fire sprinklers, according to Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, officials said that first responders were called to the 9200 block of Misting Court when a homeowner reported that his son may have set a fire inside the house. Investigators from the C…

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Maryland Firebug Who Intentionally Set House On Fire During Thanksgiving Charged With Arson Maryland Firebug Who Intentionally Set House On Fire During Thanksgiving Charged With Arson
Maryland Firebug Who Intentionally Set House On Fire During Thanksgiving Charged With Arson A 41-year-old man who intentionally burned his own house to the ground on Thanksgiving will face decades in prison after being apprehended for arson, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Talbot County resident Fred Rider III is facing multiple counts of arson and other charges for allegedly setting his own house on fire on Nov. 24, 2022, officials said. According to the fire marshal, approximately four dozen firefighters were called to 27930 Peach Orchard Road in Easton on Thanksgiving to extinguish a fire that was reported in the home. It took firefighters an estimated 30 minutes…

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Four Flee Furious Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through St. Mary's County Home Four Flee Furious Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through St. Mary's County Home
Four Flee Furious Fast-Moving Fire That Tore Through St. Mary's County Home Four people were able to safely escape a St. Mary’s County home that went up in flames on Sunday morning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Members of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department were called to the 38000 block of Dickerson Road in Abell on Sunday, Jan. 8, when an occupant reported that a fire had broken out inside one of the bedrooms of the residence. Officials say that an occupant of the home discovered the fire in a bedroom, and was able to safely evacuate three others who were inside the home at the time the flames began spreading. Posted by Seventh D…

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Vehicles Destroyed, One Hospitalized In First Working Sykesville House Fire Of 2023 (PHOTOS) Vehicles Destroyed, One Hospitalized In First Working Sykesville House Fire Of 2023 (PHOTOS)
Vehicles Destroyed, One Hospitalized In First Working Sykesville House Fire Of 2023 (Photos) One person was hospitalized in Maryland overnight in Carroll County when a fast-moving fire broke out in a Sykesville garage. First responders were called at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, to the 6100 block of Frontier Road, when a resident reported a fire that had broken out in an attached garage and spread to an attic. Upon arrival, members of the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department said that they found the garage fire, which involved several vehicles and threatened the rest of the home. ICYMI: Sykesville units battle first working house fire of 2023. Details: https://…

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Two Dogs Dead, One Missing From Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire Two Dogs Dead, One Missing From Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire
Two Dogs Dead, One Missing From Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire Two dogs were killed and a third is unaccounted for after ashes from a wood stove that were improperly stored inside a plastic continue sparked a rapidly moving blaze, the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, members of the Cambridge Rescue Fire Company were called to an Algonquin Road home in Cambridge, when a neighbor reported a fire that had spread from hot embers to a fence, and then to the residence. Posted by Rescue Fire Company Cambridge, MD on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 It took a team of 30 firefighters approximately 45 minutes to get the two-alarm fir…

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Life In Prison For Maryland Murderer Who Set Townhouse Blaze That Killed Four: State's Attorney Life In Prison For Maryland Murderer Who Set Townhouse Blaze That Killed Four: State's Attorney
Life In Prison For Maryland Murderer Who Set Townhouse Blaze That Killed Four: State's Attorney The woman convicted of setting a Maryland townhouse ablaze in 2019 that led to the deaths of multiple people will likely never see the light of day after being sentenced on arson, murder, and other charges, according to the Harford County State's Attorney. Edgewood resident Bobbie Sue Hodge, 63, was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences plus 20 years in prison for her role in the fatal May 9, 2019 fire at 1862 Simons Court in her hometown. Specifically, Hodge received: A life sentence for each of four counts of felony murder; Five years for the assault of Brenda Ayres; Five years…

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Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland
Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland An alleged arsonist in Maryland has been apprehended for allegedly intentionally burning an elderly neighbor's garage to the ground in Harford County earlier this year. Jacob Kyle Hickman, 25, was arrested on a warrant following the investigation into a mid-October incendiary fire that destroyed an 80-year-old woman's garage and all its contents in Aberdeen, the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Original story - Trespasser Intentionally Sets Blaze That Destroys Aberdeen Garage, Volvo: Fire Marshal Shortly before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, first responder…

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Homeowner Suffers Burns To Head, Hands During Early-Morning Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal Homeowner Suffers Burns To Head, Hands During Early-Morning Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal
Homeowner Suffers Burns To Head, Hands During Early-Morning Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal The Maryland State Fire Marshal said that a homeowner in St. Mary's County suffered burns to his hands and head when an expensive early-morning blaze broke out in a Ridge residence. Shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, more than five dozen firefighters - largely from the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department - responded to a stretch of the 16000 block of Bradburn Lane, when there was a report of a fire that had sparked from a fireplace inside the home. It took a team of 65 firefighters less than a half-hour to knock down the flames and get the fire under control, but not before it did a…

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Firefighter Injured Battling Tricky Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire Firefighter Injured Battling Tricky Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Tricky Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire One firefighter had to be treated for injuries as crews contended with a tricky early-morning two-alarm wall fire that broke out in Carroll County, officials said. Shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, first responders in Union Bridge were called to the 600 block of Raywell Avenue when a passerby alerted them to a fire that broke out in a multi-family home. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, a crew of 50 firefighters from the Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the call, where they were met with a fire that had sparked inside a wall at the re…

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