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Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal First responders were called to the same multi-family home in Cecil County twice overnight when a fire broke out, then rekindled, leaving some out in the cold, according to officials. Eight families were displaced by a two-alarm turned three-alarm fire in Elkton following a blaze that broke out on the deck of the dwelling late on Friday afternoon. UPDATE: 2ND ALARM TRANSMITTED. FIRE IN THE WALLS AND SPREADING #ELKTON | *APT FIRE* | 241 E MAIN ST | 3.5 STY APT BLDG. FIRE IN THE BASEMENT. | #cecilcounty #cecilfire Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Friday, November 8, 2024 The long…

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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…

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Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police
Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two people were killed and a child suffered serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash that was reported in Maryland overnight, state police say. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Nov. 3, troopers from the Easton Barrack were called to the eastbound lanes of Route 50 near Austin Road to investigate a reported crash involving a Subaru that left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and caught on fire. According to investigators, a man driving was pronounced dead at the scene, while a woman was flown by a state police helicopter  the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge…

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Several Residents Rescued From Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland (VIDEO) Several Residents Rescued From Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland (VIDEO)
Several Residents Rescued From Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland (Video) Several people were rescued after a fire broke out inside a Montgomery County apartment building on Thursday morning. First responders were called at around 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 31 to the 3500 block of Pear Tree Court in Silver Spring, where there was a reported fire in the third floor of a four-story building. Silver Spring, MD - Aerial from the scene of a two alarm fire in the 3500blk of Peartree Court. @mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15 @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac @mcpnews @mcfrs @Djp1Me @DCNewsLive @alanhenney @DCNewsNow #mcfrs @MoCoFireWire… pic.twitt…

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Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland
Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Dozens of patients at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland were displaced overnight by a blaze that broke out in the building, according to the Fire Marshal. Multiple agencies were called at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday night to Building 23H when an accidental fire broke out on the roof. Investigators say that the building's generator was tested earlier in the day, and it was determined that the hot surface of the exhaust pipe ignited the roofing material adjacent to the pipe.  Engine 512 & Tower 5 are assisting Perry Point Fire Department with a fire at the …

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Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire
Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire There has been an outpouring of support for a popular family after a garage fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage and left them displaced in Montgomery County. More than $15,000 was raised in just days after the Wu family was forced to evacuate their Rockville residence in the Rockshire neighborhood when a fast-moving fire sparked in their garage and spread to the rest of the home. The Rockville fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage. Twitter Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gerald Street, near Bentley Court, when a fam…

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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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Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community
Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community Disaster was largely averted on Monday morning when there was a reported explosion and fire inside a Cecil County home. First responders were called at around 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 to a home on Budds Landing Road in Warwick, where they were met with smoke emanating from the roof of the home.  The homeowner, who was found in the garage, confirmed that there had been two explosions in the home and that they were able to safely evacuate while shutting off the gas supply to the residence. The aftermath of the Cecil County fire Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company Once inside, crews found a…

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Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal
Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal A Cecil County family came home to an unwanted surprise over the weekend when flames from an unattended burn barrel spread from a neighbor's backyard into theirs, according to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, first responders from the North East Fire Company were called to the 100 block of Superior Court, when a passerby reported a fire in the area. According to investigators, the owners were not home at the time of the fire, and witnesses reported observing the fire in the barrel next door, which spread to a fence and adjacent shed in the y…

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Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Maryland Home Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Maryland Home
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Maryland Home A garage fire that rapidly spread to the rest of a Rockville home caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and left a family displaced, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gerald Street, near Bentley Court, when a family smelled smoke and made an emergency call.  ICYMI -Gerard St, initial dispatch -950p @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/MCw8zbnPbV pic.twitter.com/h3qCNaXIiG — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 19, 2024 Upon arrival, crews were met by flames showin…

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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…

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Maryland Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire Maryland Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire
Maryland Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire A single mother expecting a second child who is a fixture in her community lost everything ... Now that community is rallying around her. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, crews in Baltimore County battled a five-alarm blaze that impacted nearly a dozen residences in Hampden, including Jessica Garrett's home, which was destroyed by the Keswick Road fire. In response, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from friends, neighbors, and loved ones, as they help Garrett and her 3-year-old daughter - and future child - rebuild. "You may know her from many worlds—work, standup comedy, theatre, …

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Stolen Truck Found On Fire In Maryland Creek; No Suspects Identified: Police (DEVELOPING) Stolen Truck Found On Fire In Maryland Creek; No Suspects Identified: Police (DEVELOPING)
Stolen Truck Found On Fire In Maryland Creek; No Suspects Identified: Police (Developing) Thieves in a stolen truck made a fiery splash landing into Sligo Creek Wednesday morning in Montgomery County, police say. Shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Oct. 16, members of the Takoma Park Police Department were called to 7-Eleven in the 900 block of Merrimac Drive, when a person reported that a 2018 black Ford Explorer was stolen moments after it was parked. 7-Eleven in the 900 block of Merrimac Drive. Google Maps street view During the investigation into the stolen truck, police say that officers were notified of a crash that was reported in the area of Sligo Creek Parkway and Heat…

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Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Firefighters had to contend with tricky conditions on Monday morning as they battled a blaze that broke out inside a Baltimore County church. New details have been released by investigators as they continue to probe the fire at the St. Paul Praise and Worship Center on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Crews were called at around 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 14 to the church, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor that spread to the second story and into the steeple of the building.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and …

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Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (Developing) Crews were kept busy overnight battling a reported five-alarm fire that impacted nearly a dozen homes in Baltimore, officials say. Some residents were evacuated early on Tuesday morning after a blaze broke out in the 3400 block of Keswick Road in Hampden that spread to multiple rowhomes in the area. It was initially called a three-alarm fire, but was upgraded to five alarms as the flames continued to spread.  The fire was declared under control before 8 a.m. on Tuesday. UPDATE: 3000 block of Keswick- 5alarm fire extinguished — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) October 15, 2024 No …

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Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (Developing) Firefighters went to work in Baltimore County on Monday morning when a fire broke out in the steeple of a Pikesville church.  Crews were called to the 500 block of Reisterstown Road before 10 a.m. on Oct. 14, where they were met by flames coming from the first and second floors of the church, leading to a heavy response.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and 2nd floors of a church | extinguishments efforts continue | No injuries reported | Expect delays in the area. DT0947 TF pic.twitter.com/EToRRw3cuu — Baltimore County Fi…

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Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire
Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire The cause of a massive fire that tore through a Montgomery County garage and damaged a home has been determined to possibly be improperly disposed smoking materials, investigators say. Late on Friday afternoon, first responders were called to the 13600 block of Cherrydale Drive near Glenn Mill Road in Rockville, where there was a reported fire in a garage that spread to an area home. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, the fire was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 by a neighbor who alerted the family that there were flames showing from the gara…

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Firefighter Injured, Families Displaced By Blaze At Baltimore County Apartment Building Firefighter Injured, Families Displaced By Blaze At Baltimore County Apartment Building
Firefighter Injured, Families Displaced By Blaze At Baltimore County Apartment Building Nearly a dozen people were displaced on Friday morning when an electric fire caused chaos for some residents in Baltimore County. First responders were called to a two-alarm fire in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive at around midnight that involved three separate units inside the apartment building. Several people had to be rescued, though the fire was declared under control at around 1 a.m. on Oct. 11.  #bcofd, Two Alarm Apartment Fire w/ Rescue - 1400 BLK Hadwick Dr, 3 apartments involved, multiple occupants rescued, 1FF injured, Fire under control at this time. PIO Enroute 00:32L…

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Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room
Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room A Maryland bank was temporarily left inoperative on Thursday morning when a fire broke out in a secured room, leading to a tricky battle for first responders. In Wicomico County, crews from the Salisbury Fire Department were called to PNC Bank at around 5:15 a.m. on Oct. 10 after being alerted by a security alarm and customer about the fire, which started in a secured ATM room that contained IT equipment. Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by smoke coming from building, and it took approximately a half hour to get the fire under control once they were able to get inside …

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Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire
Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire The cause of a fatal fire that claimed the life of 67-year-old Robert Raymond Cole in Frederick County over the weekend has been classified as "undetermined," investigators say. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. Paramedics found Cole unconscious inside, and he was pronounced dead at the …

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One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (Developing) One person was killed overnight in a fire that broke out inside a Frederick County home, officials confirmed. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. An unconscious person was found inside, officials said, and treated by paramedics at the scene, though they were pronounced dead. No details abo…

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Maryland Man Among Five Killed In Small Plane Crash Near North Carolina Airport Maryland Man Among Five Killed In Small Plane Crash Near North Carolina Airport
Maryland Man Among Five Killed In Small Plane Crash Near North Carolina Airport A Maryland man has been identified by officials as one of the victims killed in a weekend crash when a single-engine plane went down in the woods near Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport in North Carolina. Silver Spring resident Shashwat Ajit Adhikari was one of five who were killed in a crash involving a Cirrus SR-22 airplane that remains under investigation days later by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The crash was reported at around 5 p.m. at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Others killed in the crash:  Jason Ray Campbell, 43, …

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Family With Baby Displaced By Maryland House Fire, Officials Say Family With Baby Displaced By Maryland House Fire, Officials Say
Family With Baby Displaced By Maryland House Fire, Officials Say Seven people and a baby were displaced by an early morning fire that is believed to have broken out in a family's garage in Montgomery County. At approximately 5 a.m., first responders were called to a two-story home on Duvall Street near West Deer Park, where they were met by flames showing through the roof of the residence with smoke billowing through the area. A team of around 50 firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly, though there was enough damage that seven adults, an infant, and dog were all displaced. First responders believe that the fire began in the garage,…

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Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore
Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore Sunday's fire in downtown Baltimore has forced continued chaos for some in the city as crews work around the clock to repair power to all those impacted. 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. On Monday, crews were still working to restore power to dozens of residents and businesses, forcing the closure of all courts during the day, according to the sheriff's office. ALERT: Due to emergency road closures, all Baltimore City cou…

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Fast-Moving Fires That Devastated Maryland Home Under Investigation (DEVELOPING) Fast-Moving Fires That Devastated Maryland Home Under Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Fast-Moving Fires That Devastated Maryland Home Under Investigation (Developing) Flames tore through a Prince George's County home late on Saturday afternoon, though no injuries were initially reported, officials say. First responders were called at around 4 p.m. to the 9800 block of Cedar Hollow Lane in Largo, where crews were met by flames and smoke coming from the roof and top story of a multi-level home. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department, firefighters had to contend with the house fire, as well as two additional outside blazes, which were declared controlled by 5 p.m. on Sept. 28. Searches were negative, officials s…

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Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute
Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute The Maryland man who burned down a home that resulted in the death of his girlfriend and her toddler daughter faces up to 140 years in prison, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced. Vincent Anthony Fisher, II, 49, has been convicted following a near two-week trial for his role in a fatal incident in March 2022 that resulted in the deaths of Rashawn Cline and Dashawn Cline. First responders in Charles County were called on March 31, 2022, to a townhome in Waldorf that was fully engulfed in flames with Fisher outside suffering from injuries that took place from an assault tha…

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Kitchen Fire Leaves Seven Units Uninhabitable In Maryland; Dozen Displaced: Officials Kitchen Fire Leaves Seven Units Uninhabitable In Maryland; Dozen Displaced: Officials
Kitchen Fire Leaves Seven Units Uninhabitable In Maryland; Dozen Displaced: Officials Some families were displaced over the weekend when a kitchen fire broke out inside a Montgomery County apartment complex, officials confirmed. First responders were called before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 to a reported fire in the second floor of the Village Square / Bethesda Park apartments on Crossfield Court that led to multiple evaluations. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO A Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said that investigators believe the fire began in the kitchen of one unit, rapidly spread and extended into the walls. Crews were able to quickly contain the flames, th…

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Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore
Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore The hunt for October baseball is heating up for Baltimore Orioles' fans in more ways than one. With the Orioles nursing a comfortable lead atop the AL Wild Card chase, fans are expected to be slammed by traffic downtown near Camden Yards as first responders contend with a massive, multi-alarm fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street. Currently working with MD Stadium Authority and @BmoreCityDOT on traffic and upcoming orioles game — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) September 22, 2024 The fire was "largely contained" at around …

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Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING) Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING)
Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (Developing) Baltimore was burning on Sunday morning as crews worked to battle a six-alarm blaze that broke out in a restaurant and rapidly spread, authorities announced. A six-alarm fire was reported in downtown Baltimore early on Sunday, Sept. 22, as crews worked to contain the flames that were reported in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street, leading to closures in the area for several blocks as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which damaged several area residences. Avoid S Lombard St and S Eutaw St area. 5-alarm fire in progress. @BaltimoreMayor @BmoreCityDOT — Baltimo…

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Six Rescued, 12 Residents, Pets Displaced By Overnight Apartment Fire In Baltimore County Six Rescued, 12 Residents, Pets Displaced By Overnight Apartment Fire In Baltimore County
Six Rescued, 12 Residents, Pets Displaced By Overnight Apartment Fire In Baltimore County Firefighters worked quickly on Saturday morning to extinguish a fire that broke out inside a Baltimore County apartment building, but not before at least a dozen residents and several pets were displaced by the blaze, officials say. First responders were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 to the 2100 block of Cameron Drive in Dundalk, where there was a reported apartment fire with flames showing from the back of the building with some residents trapped inside. According to a spokesperson from the Baltimore County Fire Department, crews searched the building and rescued six people w…

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Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Maryland Townhouse Sentenced For Arson, Probation Violation Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Maryland Townhouse Sentenced For Arson, Probation Violation
Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Maryland Townhouse Sentenced For Arson, Probation Violation A firebug who violated the terms of his probation on a murder conviction is going to spend the rest of his life in prison after setting fire to a Maryland townhouse during a dispute last year. Byron Alton Bowie, Jr., who was convicted of murder in 1992, was sentenced to 30 years in prison following an arson incident in Frederick last year when he threatened to "burn everything down and kill everyone inside," authorities announced. Neighbors said that there was an altercation involving Bowie in November 2023, who was locked out of a townhouse, and he was then spotted on the back deck shoutin…

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