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Police & Fire
Fire Extinguished Week After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant: Officials
Fire officials in Baltimore County declared that the tricky blaze at the Owl Metals building that continued to rekindle has been extinguished. For the past week, crews have been busy at the site of the partial building collapse as hotspots continued to cause additional fires until officials made it official that it was under control on Monday, Jan. 27. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the building is back under the management of the property owner, though crews "remain prepared to respond in the event of re-ignition or any other need for our services." A three-alarm fire …
Police & Fire
Fire Rekindles Days After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant
Firefighters in Baltimore County found themselves in a familiar place overnight when a fire rekindled at the site of the Owl Metals building collapse. A three-alarm fire at the Dundalk recycling plant was reported on Saturday, Jan. 18, and crews were back on Thursday, when a second tricky blaze broke out. Fire rekindles at Owl recycling facility. Crews are on scene working to extinguish the fire. pic.twitter.com/p5HvFOpHUh — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 23, 2025 As of noon on Friday, Jan. 24, officials from the Baltimore County Fire Department said that crews …
Police & Fire
Electrical Extension Cord Sparks Deadly Baltimore County House Fire
A faulty extension cord may be to blame for the fatal house fire in Baltimore County that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman. Janet Pereira died on Wednesday, Jan. 22 when a fire broke out shortly before noon in a home in the 1800 block of Marshall Road in Dundalk. Upon arrival, a spokesperson from the Baltimore County Fire Department said that they were met by flames coming from the front of the home, and were advised by witnesses that there was a woman unaccounted for. Pereira was found on the first floor of the burning home and she was pronounced dead at the scene. One firefighter…
Police & Fire
Aerial Photos Show Three-Alarm Fire At Maryland Recycling Center
A three-alarm fire led to a partial building collapse at the Owl Metals recycling plant in Dundalk on Saturday, Jan. 18. Crews responded to the building in the 1900 block of Rettman Lane before 6 p.m. where they were met by a massive blaze that consumed most of the area. First responders used every trick in the book overnight as they battled the fire, which resulted in one person being transported to an area hospital as a precaution, according to officials. #baltcofd 1900 BLK Rettman Ln. Crews at location with recycling plant fully involved. Defensive attach. 3rd alarm requested.…
Police & Fire
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Baltimore County House Fire (
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One person was killed and a second was rescued by firefighters with critical injuries after a blaze broke out inside a Baltimore County home on Friday morning, officials confirmed. At around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, first responders from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 400 block of Westshire Drive in Catonsville, where there was a house fire that required rescue. Upon arrival, officials say that crews were met by heavy fire showing from the residence, and three people were rescued, with one reportedly in critical condition. A cat and dog were also injured in …
Traffic
Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash
New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators after two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up and mobile crane that shut down I-83 on Wednesday in Baltimore County. Ruther Glen, Virginia resident Kevin Johnson, 53, was driving the truck that lost control and struck the Peterbilt crane being operated by 61-year-old James Hutson, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, officials say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate in Sparks Glencoe when the pick-up hauling a trailer was headi…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Pick-Up Truck, Car In Baltimore County, Police Say
The Baltimore Police Department has identified the 52-year-old man who was killed after being struck by two vehicles crossing the road. Jose Rivas was attempting to cross Liberty Road in the area of Brubar Court in Gwynn Oak on Friday night, when he was struck by both a 2014 Dodge Ram and a 2017 Nissan Altima. The crash was reported at around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. Both drivers stayed at the scene after striking him. Rivas was pronounced dead at the scene by Baltimore County Fire Department personnel. It remains under investigation. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in th…
Police & Fire
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, 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 a…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (
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Police in Baltimore County have charged a man in connection to the explosion that led to a two-alarm blaze and destroyed his family's home, fire officials announced on Tuesday. Michael Greensfelder, 52, is facing charges for allegedly intentionally creating a fuel/gas explosion that led to the destruction of the home he shared with his estranged wife and children. One person was injured late on Saturday, April 20, when there was a reported home explosion at 28 Crafton Road in Essex that also damaged neighboring homes. The home explosion on Ridgemoor Road in Essex Baltimore C…
Police & Fire
Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire
One person died at an area hospital following an early morning house fire in Baltimore County on Sunday morning. Randallstown resident Darris Chandis Lilly, 38, has been identified by officials as the person who was rushed to the hospital following the two-alarm fire in the 4200 block of Wards Chapel Road, where he later died from injuries sustained in the blaze. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department and nearby agencies were called at around 1:20 a.m. on April 21 to the home, where they were met by heavy fire showing from the residence. Firefighters were advised that a man may be…
Police & Fire
Home Destroyed By Explosion Reported In Baltimore County: Fire Officials
One person was reportedly injured in Baltimore County overnight when a house exploded and led to a two-alarm fire in Essex, according to officials. Crews were called at around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday night to the unit block of Ridgemoor Road, where there was a residential fire with an explosion reported at a home. *Update* 2nd alarm fire/explosion…PIO on scene @ Craftin & Avenal. DT2305 *TA pic.twitter.com/pmUiFi2Z4T — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) April 21, 2024 Fire officials said that one person was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of …
Police & Fire
Driver Trapped After Vehicle Slams Through Baltimore County Home
A vehicle slammed through a Baltimore County home Tuesday evening, trapping the driver and prompting an emergency response. The crash was reported on Mary Carroll Ct. off of Howard Square Drive in Pikesville around 5:15 p.m. March 26. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded and had extricated the trapped driver around 5:30 p.m. Crews are on scene of MVC with rescue-Unit blk of Mary Carroll Ct. #Pikesville 21208. Vehicle through dwelling, crews working on extrication. 1 patient in vehicle with minor injuries. DT1700 *TA pic.twitter.com/pktTrwl5sL — Baltimore County Fire Departmen…
Police & Fire
ID Released For Victim Killed In Baltimore County House Fire
Police have released the identity of the woman killed in a pre-dawn house fire in Baltimore County Monday, March 18. Baltimore County Firefighters responded to the blaze at a home on the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk around 2:30 a.m. and found Barbara Spokus, 70, dead in the living room, police said Tuesday. A man occupying the home was able to escape and was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. A dog also died in the fire, which officials have determined was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Early morning dwelling f…
Police & Fire
4 Firefighters Injured Battling Baltimore County Blaze
Four firefighters were injured battling a massive building blaze in Baltimore County Monday afternoon, March 18, authorities said. The fire broke out near Hammonds Ferry Rd and 1st Avenue in Lansdowne, according to the BCFD. #bcofd 4 firefighters injured battling a building fire in #Lansdowne. Injuries reported as non-life threatening. PIO on scene @ Hammonds Ferry Rd & 1st Ave. DT1535 pic.twitter.com/0JtfHAOlI3 — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) March 18, 2024 Seven adults and four children were displaced by the fast-moving blaze, the department added. Four fighters…
News
Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police
A 56-year-old man was killed in a street racing crash in Maryland before dawn on Sunday, March 17, state police said. It happened on Interstate 795 North and McDonogh Road in Owings Mills shortly before 4:50 a.m. Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., of Reisterstown, was driving a 2017 Mercedes “believed to be engaged in a street race with an unidentified vehicle” when he lost control while speeding and hit a northbound Jeep Liberty, police said. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jeep driver was not involved in the race and was unharmed. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highwa…
News
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Baltimore County Blaze
Five adults and two children were displaced by a Baltimore County house fire before dawn on Monday, March 18, officials said. Crews responded to the two-alarm blaze on the 100 block of Pearlwood Ct. in Parkville at 2:40 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from both floors. No injuries were reported as crews doused the blaze, which displaced five adults and two children. Two-alarm dwelling fire displaces five adults & two children. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Pearlwood Ct. #Parkville at 0240 to find fire coming from both floors of the home. There were no injuries repo…
Police & Fire
Woman Dead, Man Critical Following Baltimore County Fire: Officials
A woman has died and a man is in critical condition following a pre-dawn house fire in Baltimore County, officials said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk just after 2:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. A woman was pronounced dead, while a man remains critical. A dog was also killed in the blaze, officials added. The fire was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Early morning dwelling fire in #Dundalk claims the life of adult female. Crews responded to the 3100 block of Shortway just after 0230. Adult m…
News
Residents Displaced In 2-Alarm Baltimore Apartment Blaze
Residents were displaced but unharmed when a two-alarm fire broke out at a Baltimore apartment building Wednesday, Feb. 28. The Baltimore County Fire Department quickly doused the heavy flames at a building on the 6700 block of Bonnie Ridge Drive. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately clear. 2-alarm apartment fire displaces residents but leads to no injuries in the 6700 blk of Bonnie Ridge Dr. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire after arriving to heavy fire conditions. DT1346 TF pic.twitter.com/ophmiRoUAa — Baltimore County Fire Department (@Bal…
Obituaries
Police ID Popular 70-Year-Old Teacher Killed In Baltimore County Townhome Fire
A beloved teacher has been identified as the 70-year-old woman killed in a Baltimore County house fire on Tuesday afternoon. Catonsville resident Kathleen Benedick died after she was found suffering from cardiac arrest inside a home in the 400 block of Lambeth Road that went up in flames. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called to the home at around 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 23, where they were met by smoke coming from the front of the residence, and were advised that there was someone unaccounted for. During their rescue mission, firefighters found Benedick on the second …
Police & Fire
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet
Members of a tight-knit community are rallying around the families who were displaced by a fast-moving fire that tore through the back of one Baltimore County home before spreading to two neighboring residences. A structure fire was reported shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the unit block of Warren Road in Essex, where fire crews were met by visible flames and smoke coming from multiple levels of the home. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets dis…
Police & Fire
17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials
Seventeen residents were displaced and two people were injured as a fast-moving fire tore through the back of a Baltimore County home and spread to two others early on Wednesday morning, officials say. Crews responded to investigate reports of a structure fire on the unit block of Warren Road just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 17 and found visible flames coming from the back of the home on multiple levels. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets displaced in early morning Ess…
Police & Fire
Families Displaced By Three-Alarm Baltimore County Apartment Fire Days Before Christmas
Several families were displaced days before Christmas in Baltimore County when a three-alarm fire tore through an apartment and left them out in the cold. At least one person had to be rescued by fire crews who were called to the Tuscany Woods Apartment fire in Windsor Mill that broke out shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning on East Bend Court. WINDSOR MILL EAST BEND CT 3 ALARM FIRE. FIRE THROUGH THE ROOF @PVFC32 @ArbutusVFD — Baltimore Co. Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (@BaltCoVolFire) December 20, 2023 Investigators said that they were met at the building by flames coming…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (
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One firefighter was hospitalized - and since released - on Sunday morning battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in a Parkville building. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, crews were called to the 9300 block of Harford Road, where there was a partial collapse that led to lane closures in the area as firefighters worked to corral the flames that broke out inside the building. #BCoFD, 9300 BLK Harford Rd. Fire is under control. One firefighter to local hospital with minor injuries. 08:34LS pic.twitter.com/1w4KizV9Yn — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) Decembe…
Traffic
Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police
Traffic was temporarily shut down on I-695 on Sunday morning following a crash that killed a 37-year-old man on the side of I-695 in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police say. Catonsville resident Bryan Joseph Lee has been identified as the person who was killed after his car became disabled when he crashed into a concrete median on the interstate near Security Boulevard in Pikesville. According to the police, Lee's Honda Civic was stuck at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, and when he got out of his car to investigate, he was struck by Hillcrest Heights resident Shannetta Rene Thompson…
Police & Fire
Teen Firebug Accused Of Setting Three-Alarm Auto Parts Store Fire In Baltimore County: Police
One person is in custody following a three-alarm fire that tore through the Advance Auto Parts store in Baltimore County. Elijah Morgan, 19, has been charged with first-degree arson after allegedly setting the fire that destroyed the business overnight on Tuesday, July 18. Advance Auto Parts in Baltimore County.Baltimore County Fire Department Flames ripped through the building shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 11900 block of Reistertown Road in Reistertown, with a mayday called after a firefighter was injured battling the blaze. Crews worked through the night to get the fire under contr…
Police & Fire
Auto Parts Store In Baltimore County Torched By Arsonist: Fire Officials
One person is in custody following a three-alarm fire that tore through the Advance Auto Parts store in Baltimore County. Flames ripped through the building shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 11900 block of Reistertown Road in Reistertown, with a mayday called after a firefighter was injured battling the blaze. 3-alarm Fire, Advanced Auto Parts, 11900 block of Reisterstown Rd, 21136. A mayday was called at 9:44 pm; one firefighter has been removed and is being evaluated w non life threatening injuries . Exterior ops only. EA pic.twitter.com/Z6o1LYJZLA — Baltimore County Fire Department (@B…
News
Bodies Of Two Men Pulled From Maryland River, Officials Say
The search for multiple swimmers reported missing in the Gunpowder River in Maryland has reached a grisly conclusion. The Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed that the bodies of two men have been recovered from the Gunpowder River following a search and rescue operation that began on Monday afternoon. #update OPEN WATER RESCUE Gunpowder Park Beach #MiddleRiver | Crews continue to search for 1 additional victim after 2 have been removed from water | @BaltCoPolice & @mdsp aviation assisting in search. DT1829 TF pic.twitter.com/dV3iX52sKs — Baltimore County Fire Department (@Balt…
Police & Fire
Two Recovered From Baltimore County Water, Crews Searching For Third Victim (
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Two people were rescued with life-threatening injuries and a third person remains at large after an incident on the water in Baltimore County. Members of the Baltimore County Fire Department reported a water rescue shortly after 6:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon in Middle River following an incident near the Hammerman Area Beach House and Gunpowder Falls State Park. OPEN WATER RESCUE 7200 Grace Quarters Rd | Crews have rescued 2 individuals with life-threatening injuries from the water | Search continues for possible 3rd victim. DT1829 TF pic.twitter.com/C2toHpmChX — Baltimore County Fire D…
Traffic
All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (
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Traffic was backed up on I-83 in Baltimore County on Monday afternoon when a trailer went up in flames. First responders and a Hazardous Materials team were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of I-83 in Parkton near Middletown Road and Mt. Carmel Roads at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday to extinguish a truck fire. TRUCK FIRE | A tractor-trailer fire has caused the closure of southbound I-83 @ York Rd #Parkton. @MDEnvironment requested to assist. No injuries reported. DT1304 TF pic.twitter.com/YwCWKeLhQR — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 26, 2023 No injur…
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