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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…
Man Rescued After Falling 30 Feet Into Well On Baltimore County Property (VIDEO) Man Rescued After Falling 30 Feet Into Well On Baltimore County Property (VIDEO)
Man Rescued After Falling 30 Feet Into Well On Baltimore County Property (Video) Crews had to make a tricky rescue in Baltimore County on Wednesday afternoon when an unsuspecting man plummeted 30 feet into a well. First responders from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called at around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 to the 2100 block of Old Frederick Road in Catonsville, when a man found himself in a perilous position after suffering injuries falling into the well on an area property. Video of the rescue was shared on social media by the department. CONFINED SPACE RESCUE 2100 blk Old Frederick Rd. #Catonsville | Crews rescued an adult male that fell 30 feet into well …
Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials
Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials An 8-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire died at the hospital, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search and res…
Man Dead, Woman, Three Children Injured In Maryland Fire Man Dead, Woman, Three Children Injured In Maryland Fire
Man Dead, Woman, Three Children Injured In Maryland Fire A 43-year-old Maryland man died and several others were injured in a two-alarm Baltimore County apartment fire on Monday morning, officials confirmed. Crews were called shortly after midnight to the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Towson on 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 hrs. DT1204. RA pic.twi…
7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (PHOTOS) 7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (PHOTOS)
7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (Photos) 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.  …
Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation
Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation Some students in Washington County got an unexpected half-day while fire crews investigated a HazMat situation at Boonsboro High School on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on June 3, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services and fire and rescue personnel from multiple agencies were called to the building, which had to be evacuated after "a substance was discovered in the mechanical room."  Be advised at this time the Boonsboro Fire Department and Washington County DES HazMat crews are investigating a HazMat... Posted by Boonsboro Fire Department on Monda…