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Police & Fire
One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating
At least one person is dead and two others were injured in an apparent home explosion at a Harford County home on Sunday morning. Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first responders were called to the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air, to investigate a reported gas leak that was followed by an explosion, officials say. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and surrounding companies are on scene of an apparent house explosion in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in #BelAirMD. Firefighters are searching for victims. Stay away from the area. pic.twitter.com/A53xfnMx39 — H…
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One 'Seriously Injured' By Charles County Garage Explosion (
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One person suffered serious injuries following an explosion that was reported in Charles County on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m. on June 7, first responders were called to the 2800 block of Starling Drive in Waldorf to investigate a reported explosion that left a man injured. 2800 block of Starling Drive in Waldorf Google Maps street view According to a spokesperson for the Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the resident was using a grinder in the garage, which ignited a "flash explosion," resulting in serious injury. There was no fire, and the perso…
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
Decision To Evacuate DC Day Care Before Explosion Saved Lives, Fire Officials Say
Cleanup efforts are underway and first responders are being hailed as heroes after a pair of gas-fed explosions rocked a Southeast DC neighborhood on Thursday. A convenience store next to a day care center was destroyed on Jan. 18 when a gas leak led to a tricky fire in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE, prompting a lengthy battle that took hours to get under control. Video from the dash-cam of the first engine on scene captures the moment when the second of two explosions takes place at a convenience store on Marion Barry Ave SE minutes after the initial daycare explosion #DCsBra…
Police & Fire
Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast DC; Building Collapses (
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DC Fire and EMS personnel were busy on Thursday morning due to an active gas leak and explosion in Southeast. An alert was issued at around 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 after there was a reported gas explosion in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE on the second floor. According to officials, by the time crews arrived to fight the fire, the area had already been evacuated due to the gas leak. One injury was reportedly wounded by flying debris. The building suffered extensive damage and a second alarm was called when it collapsed. Update 2nd Alarm explosion & fire 1200 block Marion Barry…
Police & Fire
Man Linked To Arlington Home Explosion Has Questionable Social Media History: Reports
Police have identified a possible conspiracy theorist who may have been responsible for the barricade situation and explosion in an Arlington home. James Yoo, 56, who officials said lived in the North Burlington Street duplex, was named by Arlington Police Chief Andy Penn as a possible suspect who deployed a flare gun nearly three dozen times Monday evening, Dec. 4. According to multiple reports, Yoo was active on social media and made several posts, including one since-deleted LinkedIn post, which included claims about his neighbors spying on him, referring to his ex-wife as a "witch,…
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Fireworks Explosion Leaves Two With Traumatic Injuries In Montgomery County
The Fourth of July came early for a family in Montgomery County when fireworks caused a costly mishap that left at least two people with traumatic injuries. On Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to the Seneca Estates neighborhood, where there was a reported explosion in the 14200 block of Cervantes Avenue near Seneca Road. Upon arrival, they found a blown out garage and cars in a driveway that suffered extensive damage from the blast. Officials say that the explosion was the result of a resident misusing or modifying fireworks, leading to t…
Police & Fire
Explosion Rocks MD Neighborhood, Sparks $5M Townhouse Fire
A weekend explosion sparked a fast-moving two-alarm fire that tore through nearly a dozen townhouses in Harford County and caused millions of dollars in damage, according to officials. The Maryland State Fire Marshal has launched an extensive investigation after a fire ripped through several townhouses late on Saturday, May 20, turning several Witchhazel Way residences into scorched rubble in Aberdeen. Here is a door bell cam video from John Sheridan showing one of several explosions during last night’s 2 alarm fire in #AberdeenMD. Eight homes were condemned. @MarylandOSFM determined th…
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Here's What We Know About Wednesday's Explosion At Baltimore Waste Water Plant
An explosion at a Baltimore County wastewater treatment plant sparked a two-alarm fire late Wednesday morning, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The incident heavily damaged a building at the Back River Waste Water Treatment plant, but did not interrupt operations, according to Baltimore County officials. Crews were first called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, for reports of a building fire and explosion. Upon arrival, the fire was located in a large industrial building used by Baltimore City contractor, Synagro, which converts waste into pellets for agricultural…
Police & Fire
Body Found In Burned Down Bel Air Home After Explosion Reported: Maryland Fire Marshal
One person is dead in Harford County after a reported explosion leveled a home in Bel Air, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders from multiple agencies were called to a two-alarm fire on Glenwood Road in Bel Air on Saturday, Feb. 18, that rapidly spread in part due to tricky conditions. Officials say that two homeowners were located safely, though the search for a third party led to the discovery of a victim at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 as crews searched at the scene. BEL AIR | 2ND ALARM | 10 MCGREGOR WAY | 3STY SFD FIRE ALL FLOORS | ELDERLY COUPLE UNA…
Police & Fire
Too Charged Up: North Beach Public Works Garage Damaged By Electric Vehicle 'Explosion'
An electric vehicle stored in the North Beach Public Works building in Calvert County led to an explosion and large fire that broke out late on Thursday afternoon. First responders from the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department were alerted shortly before 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29 by Calvert County Communications of an explosion at the building on 11th Street, according to officials with the agency. Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by a working fire inside the garage located on the complex, which was quickly knocked down within minutes, allowing crews from multi…
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Community Steps Up For Veteran 'Hero' Severely Injured In Massive Maryland Explosion
A community is stepping up to help support a veteran who was injured while trying to rescue several people from an explosion in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood last week, according to GoFundMe. Terry Bagley Sr., 70, was attempting to help rescue two people when he was crushed by debris after the explosion in the 1100 block of Bayard Street, leaving him trapped until firefighters found him, the GoFundMe states. "My father is a 70-year-old veteran who had put his life on the line to ensure the safety of others", stated Bagley's son, Terry Bagley. "He is currently in Shock Trauma, where…
Police & Fire
First Responders Called To 'Obvious Explosion' Involving Several Maryland Homes: Fire Union
At least three people are injured following an apparent explosion in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood, authorities say. Officials were called to the explosion in the 1100 block of Bayard Street the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 22, according to Baltimore Fire representatives. In the explosion in the 1100blk of Bayard St, the house was occupied at the time. 3 injuries reported: 1 serious and 2 critical. More updates to follow as they become available. pic.twitter.com/gDk69sRARi — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) November 22, 2022 The home was occupied at the time of the explosion. Two peop…
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Condo Explosion: Body Pulled From Rubble; Police Investigating As 'Possible Criminal Act'
Authorities say that police are investigating Wednesday’s explosion in Montgomery County as a potential criminal act after a body was found in the rubble during a search of the destroyed condominium complex. The number of people injured in the blast on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Gaithersburg is up to 14, according to officials - including four children - though all but one of the victims have been discharged from area hospitals, with just one patient left remaining in stable condition, according to Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein. Original story - Explosion, Two-Alar…
Police & Fire
Explosion, Two-Alarm Fire Rock Maryland Apartment Complex, Injuring 12 (
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An explosion and two-alarm fire in a Maryland apartment complex left 12 with injuries and led to a structural collapse of a building on Wednesday morning, authorities announced. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard near Rabbit Road in Gaithersburg, Pete Pringer, the Chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, said. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard near Rabbit Road in GaithersburgTwitter/@mcfrsP…
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Owners Leave Shortly Before Virginia Home Leveled By Gas Explosion
An unexpected explosion rocked a Virginia neighborhood on Saturday morning when a house was leveled when a gas tank went up in flames, officials said. The Bristol Fire Department responded at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 to a reported explosion in the 300 block of Booher Springs Road, according to the agency. Officials said the house was destroyed in the incident and a nearby residence was also damaged. At the time of the explosion, no one was inside the residence, and the homeowners reportedly had left shortly after the fire broke out. Video of the aftermath of the exp…
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One Reportedly Killed In Maryland Boat Explosion
A pleasant day on the Bohemia River in Cecil County turned tragic for a boater who died when their vessel unexpectedly exploded, officials said. One person was reportedly killed at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 in the area of Veazey Neck when a boat went up in flames 100 yards off the shore in Earleville. Two people were on board at the time of the explosion, with one being rescued by a passerby, according to reports. A second man was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. It is unclear what caused the explosion, which remains under investigation. No other …
Police & Fire
Three Injuries Reported In Baltimore Parking Garage Explosion (Update)
Three people are now reporting injuries after an explosion rocked a Baltimore parking garage, authorities say. First responders were dispatched to the Fells Point garage in the 800 block of South Caroline Street after the explosion occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, according to Baltimore Fire officials. The Baltimore City Fire Department and first responders remained at the scene late in the afternoon on Wednesday, which involved a work van on the third floor of the building that had three tanks of undisclosed gas that exploded, according to a spokesperson for the ag…
Police & Fire
Two Injuries Reported In Baltimore Parking Garage Explosion
Two people have reportedly been injured after an alleged explosion at a parking garage in Baltimore, authorities say. First responders are on the scene at the Fells Point garage in the 800 block of S. Caroline Street after the incident occurred around 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, according to Baltimore Fire officials. Initial investigation revealed that a high energy overpressure caused glass to break inside the garage. No fires were found, and investigators say that it is too early to determine the cause of why the explosion occurred, officials said. This is a developing story…
Police & Fire
Details Released In Massive Prince George's Nursing Home Fire
The fire that displaced over 100 residents in a Bowie senior living facility has been allegedly traced to an explosion in the kitchen, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, a collapsed exterior wall led responders to smoke and a small fire coming from the kitchen of the facility at the 1500 block of Health Center Drive around 3:46 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department. While no injuries related to the fire have been reported, all 112 residents of the facility had to be relocated due to utility damages from the incident. Most …
Police & Fire
100+ Displaced In Bowie Nursing Home Fire
More than 100 residents were displaced after an alleged explosion at a nursing home in Bowie, authorities say. Initial reports of an explosion at the facility on the 15000 block of Health Center Drive came in at 3:42 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, according to the Prince George's Fire Department. All 112 residents of the facility were transferred to neighboring facilities with the assistance of several area partners. No injuries have been reported. Family of residents are welcome to gather at the Bowie Senior Center. The city of Bowie has set up a line for families to check on the sta…
Police & Fire
Siblings Killed In Pottstown Home Explosion Were 'Sweet, Loved Playing Outside'
Support is surging for two Pottstown parents whose four children were killed when their home exploded early this week. Brothers Jeremiah White, 12, Nehemiah White, 10, and Tristan White, 8, along with their cousin Alana Wood, 13, died in an explosion at their Hale Street home Thursday, May 27. The boys' grandmother Francine White also died. "They were such the sweetest kids who loved the out doors, bike riding football and coming down to my place in Brigantine," reads a GoFundMe by the boys' uncle Eric Matuzsan. "They were the stars of my niece Kristina and Gene's lives. My brother Mike …
Police & Fire
Arsonist Critical In Nail Salon Explosion That Hospitalized 6 First Responders In Maryland: PD
UPDATE: Baltimore County Police said all officials have been released from the hospital in connection with the explosion on Wednesday, May 18. Four Baltimore County police officers and two EMS providers were injured, while one civilian was seriously burned in an intentional explosion at a Baltimore County nail salon Monday, May 16, authorities said. Officers were responding to Libra Nails and Spa on Rolling Road in Windsor Mill for a disturbance with a person known to the business when someone started a fire that sparked a small explosion around 9:15 p.m., Baltimore County Police Detectiv…
Police & Fire
Small Explosion Sets Off Fire In Anne Arundel County: Fire Officials
Anne Arundel County Fire was on the scene of a small explosion from a shipping container that sparked a fire in Millersville, the department said on Twitter. Major Incident: Jabez Run in Millersville. @AACoFD On Scene. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/TmsKJpFWch — Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) May 4, 2022 The explosion was reported just after 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, the department said. The fire was put out a short time later, fire officials said. Hazmat crews were on the scene investigating as well. People are being advised to avoid the area. No other informatio…
Police & Fire
Doorbell Footage Shows Explosion At Baltimore Coal Facility (
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An explosion at a Baltimore coal facility sent plumes of smoke into the air and rocked homes across the city, according to CBS Baltimore. The incident happened after 11:30 a.m. at a CSX Curtis By Coal Terminal on Benhill avenue, no one was hurt in the blast, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Video of the explosion quickly made the rounds on social media: Doorbell camera video from the explosion in #CurtisBay. #SoundUp. https://t.co/D58KmwDc8Y pic.twitter.com/TmkFfGnYsT — Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) December 30, 2021 The cause of the explosion is …
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