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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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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…
Police & Fire
Son Breaking Into Elderly Father's Home Resulted In Fatal Shooting: Maryland State Police
New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators as they continue to probe a fatal shooting and fire that was reported in Cecil County earlier this week. Conowingo resident Joe Berry, Jr. has been identified as the person pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in a shooting incident and fire that also left his mother and father injured. Investigators say that troopers were called at around 2 p.m. to check on a reported shooting at a home in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road, where they found Berry outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Accordin…
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One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting At Burning Maryland Home: State Police
One person was killed and a suspect is in custody following a shooting in Cecil County on Tuesday afternoon. Maryland State Police detectives have launched an investigation following reports of shots fired in Conowingo that left one person - whose name has not been released - dead, and another injured. A suspect is in custody, investigators noted. *DELAYED FROM 14:15 HOURS* #CONOWINGO | *SHOOTING/DWELLING FIRE* | 300 BLK MT. ZOAR RD | 1 ADULT MALE PRI 4 O/S FROM... Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 According to investigators, at around 2 p.m., first …
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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 (
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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
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
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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Man, 76, Killed In Accidental Two-Alarm Baltimore County Electrical Fire
An accidental electrical fire in Baltimore County resulted in the 10th fatality reported in 2024 after a 76-year-old man died at the hospital. Fire crews were called at around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night to the 500 block of Shamrock Lane in PIkesville, when a two-alarm blaze broke out. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames coming from the home, and during a search of the residence, they found Poe in a second-floor bedroom. He was removed from the home and paramedics rendered aid before rushing him to Northwest Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A woman in the hom…
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Suspect Charged With Murder, Arson For Maryland Fire That Killed Father Of Three
A suspect has been arrested for arson following the fatal two-alarm Baltimore County fire that claimed the life of a beloved husband and father earlier this week. Baltimore resident Dana Delmar Hunt, 43, has been charged with murder and arson in connection to the house fire on Monday, Aug. 26 on Greenway Road in Towson that resulted in 43-year-old Lorenzo Rene Trejo Coreas' death. 2 alarm apartment fire w/rescue. Fire crews respond to 8400 blk Greenway for apt fire. Crews arrive to fire showing and people trapped. EMS transported 4 peds patients with minor burns and 2 adults with serious…
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Father 'Heroically Saved Children, Wife' In Fatal Maryland Fire, Family Says
The community is rallying around the family of a man who saved his wife and children from a two-alarm fire in Maryland that claimed his life. Baltimore County fire crews were called shortly after midnight to the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Towson on Monday, Aug. 26, where there was a report of an apartment building on fire. 2 alarm apartment fire w/rescue. Fire crews respond to 8400 blk Greenway for apt fire. Crews arrive to fire showing and people trapped. EMS transported 4 peds patients with minor burns and 2 adults with serious injuries to area hospitals. Fire under control 0059 hr…
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Suspect Arrested For Threat Of Arson After Shed Burned To Ground: Maryland Fire Marshal
A 34-year-old man is facing an arson charge after being apprehended in connection to a shed fire in Maryland last month, according to the state fire marshal. Kwame Custis has been charged with the threat of arson following an incident on July 2 on Cannon Street in Chestertown that saw a shed burned down, causing $10,000 in damages. Shortly before midnight on July 2, members of the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company were called to the residence when a neighbor reported seeing a fire in a nearby shed. According to the fire marshal, the homeowners were alerted to the fire and two adjace…
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Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church
The blaze that burned down a Maryland church on Thursday afternoon and caused $1.5 million in damage started in the steeple before rapidly spreading, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where there was a reported fire that was discovered by an employee inside the building who was working in a basement office and was able to escape safely. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading…
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Golf Cart Possibly To Blame For Cecil County Blaze: Fire Marshal
A fire that started in the area of a parked golf cart in Cecil County caused nearly $200,000 in damage on Thursday morning for an Earlville family. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 1, first responders from the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company and other agencies were called to a home on Circle Drive, where they were met by a fully-involved fire with flames showing throughout the residence. #EARLEVILLE | *DWELLING FIRE* | 110 CIRCLE DR | 1 STY SFD WELL INVOLVED. | #cecilcounty #cecilfire Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Thursday, August 1, 2024 According to the Office of the Marylan…
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Flames Tear Through Vacant Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal
A vacant property in Cecil County went up in flames on Sunday night, sending smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Multiple agencies were called at around 8:30 p.m. on July 28 to Old Mill Road in Conowingo, where there was a reported fire involving a manufactured home in the area according to the Maryland Fire Marshal.. 🔥 CONOWINGO HOUSE FIRE 🔥 At 2030 last evening units responded to the 300 block of Old Mill Road for a reported working... Posted by Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company on Monday, July 29, 2024 Upon arrival, first responders were met by …
Police & Fire
Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal
A 34-year-old woman got an unexpected wakeup call from her neighbor on Saturday morning when she was stirred by the pounding on her door that alerted her to a fire inside her Harford county home. Shortly before 11:45 a.m, first responders from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the 2400 block of Woodlea Drive in Joppa, where there was a reported fire that was reported by a passerby. The fire began on a side porch and quickly spread before a team of 40 firefighters knocked down the flames, though it caused an estimated $150,000 in damage. #jmvfc8 …
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'Crackling Noise, Glow' On Maryland Porch Alerted Family To Fire, Investigators Say
A faulty extension cord is to blame for a Washington County fire that left a family displaced and destroyed a home in Hancock on Sunday afternoon, according to investigators. Four dozen firefighters from the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company responded at around 3 p.m. on July 21, when the occupants of a White Oak Ridge residence reported that a blaze has broken out in their home. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, one occupant inside the home heard a crackling noise, and observed a glow outside the home, which turned out to be the flames that broke out on the front porch. The occupant wa…
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Fire Investigation Leads To Discovery Of Body Inside Carroll County Home: Sheriff (
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The investigation into a Carroll County fire led to a grisly discovery for first responders on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, fire crews were called to a residence in the 2100 block of Trevanion Road in Taneytown to check on reports of the smell of smoke in the area. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, crews found evidence of a previous fire, and during a check of the residence, they found a person inside who was declared dead at the scene. Members of the sheriff's office and State Fire Marshal are now investigating. No other injuries w…
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7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (
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Seven firefighters were injured when two tankers, from two different companies, collided on the way to a massive warehouse fire in South Central Pennsylvania on Friday night, according to separate releases issued the following morning, July 13. Tanker 37 with Laurel Fire Company #1, was involved in a “motor vehicle accident along with Tanker 8 of the Community Fire Company # 1 – York New Salem," as Chief David E. Rittenhouse stated in a release. Two members of his crew at Laurel Fire Company #1 were taken to Wellspan York Hospital but have since been discharged. …
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Firefighter Injured, Dog Dies In Two-Alarm Maryland Townhouse Blaze: Fire Marshal
One firefighter was injured and a dog perished in an overnight two-alarm fire that broke out behind a Harford County townhouse. First responders were called shortly before 3 a.m. to Browning Court in Abingdon, where there was a fire that started on a rear deck that damaged three homes, leaving several displaced. At 3am, Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and surrounding companies were dispatched to a townhouse fire in the 2800 block of Browning Court, #AbingdonMD. One firefighter was injured. @MarylandOSFM is on scene. pic.twitter.com/KxEBa7Yu0r — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@…
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Fire At Captain Maryland Crab Shack Under Investigation In Cecil County (
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A faulty refrigerator and freezer unit may be to blame for the blaze at Captain Zac's Crab Shack in Cecil County early on Monday morning, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before 4 a.m. on July 8, crews from the Singerly Fire Company were called to the crab shack behind Sarge's Market on Augustine Herman Highway in Elkton when a passerby reported seeing a fire in the area. The fire at Zach's Crab Shack Office Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal Officials say that Deputy State Fire Marshals continue to look at accidental causes, including a failure of a freezer/refr…
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Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal
Several businesses were impacted by a rapidly-moving two-alarm blaze in Cecil County inside a multi-purpose commercial building that caused approximately $1 million in damage, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders from several agencies in Harford and Cecil counties were called at around noon on Tuesday, June 2 to Blue Ball Road in Elkton, when the owner of one of the businesses reported a garage fire that sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Volunteer Firefighters from Level Volunteer Fire Company and Susquehanna Hose Company are assistin…
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27 Vehicles Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire At Maryland Auto Auction Lot, Investigators Say
More than two dozen cars were damaged by a fast-moving fire in a Cecil County lot overnight, according to investigators. Shortly before 10:40 p.m. on Sunday night, firefighters were called to Innovative Auto Auction (IAA) on Zeitler Road in Elkton, when a passerby reported seeing flames to the Singerly Fire Company. The fire sparked at 9:06 p.m., but wasn't called in until 10:39 p.m. on June 30, officials noted. Investigators from the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal said that an electrical malfunction within the engine compartment of a 2020 Kia Rio sparked the blaze, which spread …
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Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland
One firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a three-alarm blaze that damaged several rowhomes in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. Crews were called at around 2:30 a.m. on June 25 to the 3000 block of Hudson Street in Canton, where there was a fast-moving fire that spread to multiple buildings, officials say. Baltimore Fire Department In total, eight homes and four rooftop decks were damaged. The injured firefighter was taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation by paramedics. No other injuries were reported. Shortly b4 3 a.m @BaltimoreFire responded to the 3000 blk o…
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Firefighter Injured Battling Small Blaze Outside Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal
One firefighter suffered a hand injury while dealing with a fire in Harford County that is believed to have been set by a minor, officials say. Crews from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called late in the afternoon on Monday to the Village of Lakeview Apartments on Edgewater Drive in Edgewood, where there was a reported fire. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, investigators believe that a minor is suspected of igniting four boxes of air filters that was located on the ground, just outside the window of a maintenance office, on fire. Firefighters were a…
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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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Farmhouse Burned Down On Same Property As Cecil County Barn Fire, Officials Say
For the second time in two months, firefighters were called to the same Cecil County property, this time when a vacant farmhouse was burned to the ground. Dozens of firefighters were called late on Wednesday night to a three-story home on Lock Street in Chesapeake City, where a passerby alerted officials that the residence was ablaze, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The fire was reported at around 11:11 p.m. on June 19. It took a team of approximately 40 firefighters 90 minutes to get the flames under control, but the home is considered a complete loss. According to fire offi…
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Explosions Reported, Church Evacuated By Utility Room Fire In Baltimore
Explosions were reported and a fire had to be put out inside a Maryland church early on Friday morning in Baltimore, officials say. At approximately 4 a.m. on June 14, crews from the Baltimore Fire Department responded to the Christ Lutheran Church in the 700 block of South Charles Street, where there was a fire in the utility room, which caused an evacuation of the building. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical related. Baltimore Fire Department According to the agency, there were also reports of explosions in the basement of the building and adjacent manholes. The…
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Historic Artifacts Damaged By Barn Blaze At Stepping Stone Museum In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Hundreds of thousands of dollars, and some historic artifacts were destroyed in a weekend barn blaze in Harford County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. First responders from multiple agencies were called shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 to Quaker Bottom Road in Havre de Grace, when an employee reported a fire that broke out in a barn on the grounds leased by the Stepping Stone Museum. This afternoon around 1:30pm the Harford County Department of Emergency Services alerted Level VFC and multiple... Posted by Level Volunteer Fire Company on Sunday, June 2, 202…