Overcast 77°
Tag:

Explosions

Police & Fire
Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion
Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion New details have been released by investigators in Harford County after a Baltimore Gas and Electric contractor was killed and a neighbor injured in the Bel Air house explosion 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 fo…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (DEVELOPING) Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (Developing) First responders in Harford County were busy on Saturday afternoon. The Susquehanna Hose Company was called to the Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday to investigate a fire alarm, as well as reports of two explosions that were heard in the area. #SHCo investigating fire alarm, as well as report of two explosions heard, at Harford Memorial Hospital. The explosions are believed to be from an outside transformer. Crews are continuing to investigate. Five Engines, Two Aerials and the Deputy Chief. Staffing of 24 personnel. pic.twitter.com/FJngayZsES…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD Investigators didn’t catch a Pikachu, Snorlax, or Eveee, though they were able to use Pokémon cards to help them capture a suspect exploding devices in Harford County. Pokémon cards proved key in a joint investigation between the Aberdeen Police Department, ATF, and Maryland Fire Marshal that led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jeremiah Burnette, who has been shaking his neighborhood with multiple explosions over the past several weeks, authorities announced. Police say that approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, officers were called to the area of South Rogers and James Street in Aberd…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING) Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING)
Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (Developing) A building went up in flames after a reported explosion in Baltimore County on Wednesday morning. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Fire Department at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, regarding a two-alarm commercial building fire with an explosion in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue. The explosion was reported at the Synagro wastewater treatment plant, and officials say that a gas-fed fire has caused unstable areas in the building. An evacuation was in progress as of noon on Wednesday. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Che…

SHARE

by Zak Failla