Bomb Squad Investigates Old Ammo Box For Potential Explosives At MD Firehouse Bomb Squad Investigates Old Ammo Box For Potential Explosives At MD Firehouse
Bomb Squad Investigates Old Ammo Box For Potential Explosives At MD Firehouse A Prince George’s County resident got a scare late on Monday afternoon when he found an old military-style ammunition box on his property that he thought could be dynamite. First responders from the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department got an unexpected delivery on Monday, June 5, according to the agency, when the local homeowner brought the device to their Brandywine station for evaluation. The incident led to the evacuation of surrounding properties, including Gwynn Park High School, which was still in operation at the time. Bomb Team Investigation, 13809 Brandywine Rd, at #PGF…
Firefighters Injured Battling Fire Near Prince George's County Mall Firefighters Injured Battling Fire Near Prince George's County Mall
Firefighters Injured Battling Fire Near Prince George's County Mall Two firefighters were injured and more than a dozen people were displaced in Prince George’s County when an early morning fire broke out in a three-story multi-family building. At approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, April 17, first responders were called to the 3500 block of Toledo Terrace in Chillum for a reported structure fire near The Mall at Prince George’s. The fire was reported in the 3500 block of Toledo Terrace near the Prince George's County mall.Google Maps satellite view Officials say that all occupants of the building were able to escape safely, though two firefighters from th…
Fire Rips Through Bowie Townhouse (VIDEO) Fire Rips Through Bowie Townhouse (VIDEO)
Fire Rips Through Bowie Townhouse (Video) A Bowie townhouse is destroyed after a massive fire broke out midday. Prince George's County firefighters were called to the fire in the early afternoon hours of Wednesday, April 12. The townhouse, located in the 4000 block of Eager Terrace, had visible flames through the upper levels of the residence. Early video from the townhouse fire at Eager Terr., Bowie. pic.twitter.com/l52g2agk9a — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) April 12, 2023 An entire section of the townhouse appeared to be charred as the fire moved across the home. Townhouse Fire, PGFD operating a…
Arsonist Admits To Torching Temple Hills Apartment Arsonist Admits To Torching Temple Hills Apartment
Arsonist Admits To Torching Temple Hills Apartment A Temple Hills man has been charged with intentionally setting an apartment fire that caused upwards of a million dollars in damages and left several people without a home, according to officials. Local resident Anthony Cooper, 50, has been charged with arson and reckless endangerment after being identified by witnesses as a suspect who set an incendiary fire late on Thursday night in Temple Hills. The fire was reported at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, when first responders were called to the 3300 block of Huntley Square Drive, and Cooper was immediately identified as a su…
Burning Incense Displaces Several Families After Fast-Moving Largo Fire Burning Incense Displaces Several Families After Fast-Moving Largo Fire
Burning Incense Displaces Several Families After Fast-Moving Largo Fire A small mistake left several people displaced after a fire destroyed a three-story apartment building in Largo, authorities say. Prince George's County firefighters were called to the apartments on Harry S. Truman Drive around 7 p.m., Monday, April 3 after reports of a small fire.  The fire quickly grew, engulfing the building. All occupants, including firefighters, were eventually ordered out of the building as the roof partially collapsed.  More from Harry S Truman: Arrival photos and EMS care for a family pup who was safely returned to their owner. pic.twitter.com/VNkH2gsdwm — Princ…
Early Morning Fire Destroys Landover Home Early Morning Fire Destroys Landover Home
Early Morning Fire Destroys Landover Home A residential fire destroyed a Landover home on Thursday morning, officials say. Firefighters were called to a home in the 6700 block of Hawthorne Street on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23, according to a Prince George's County Fire Department spokesperson. The two-story townhouse had gone up in flames when rescue personnel arrived, displacing two residents who were uninjured in the blaze. Townhouse Fire, 6700 Blk Hawthorne St, Landover. At 0943 hours, PGFD responded for fire in a two story residential townhome, fire is under control. No reported injuries. Two residents displaced and…
Two Dead, 3 Firefighters Hospitalized In Prince George's Blaze Two Dead, 3 Firefighters Hospitalized In Prince George's Blaze
Two Dead, 3 Firefighters Hospitalized In Prince George's Blaze Two people were killed and three firefighters were hospitalized in a blaze that broke out Saturday, Jan. 21 in Prince George's County. Crews arrived to the 5700 block of Center Drive in Temple Hills to find flames shooting out of a one-story home around 10 p.m. Update to 5700 BLCK Center Dr: 2 adult occupants located deceased. 3 #PGFD firefighters transported for evaluation. @PGCountyOEM to assist 2 additional residents displaced. Fire Investigators on scene to determine origin & cause of fire. pic.twitter.com/DHVzM6EdEt — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) Janua…
Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Apartment Building (DEVELOPING) Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Apartment Building (DEVELOPING)
Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Apartment Building (Developing) Maryland firefighters are battling a massive two-alarm house fire in Laurel, authorities say. Around 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, crews received reports of a house fire in the 13000 block of Briarwood Drive, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. (~245p) Mutual Aid PGCo - 13800 Briarwood Dr., Laurel, apartment fire, @mcfrs RS715, E715, AT724 assisting — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 30, 2022 Once on the scene, firefighters found a three-story multi-family home with flames visible through the roof. A second alarm was requested after arrival. Approx 2:46pm #PGFD units…
Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say
Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say Several families were displaced in Maryland when a tree fell onto a multi-family apartment complex in Laurel, officials announced. Shortly before 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, members of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to the 13100 block of Larchmont Road in Laurel to investigate a report of a tree that fell onto a multi-family dwelling. The incident forced an evacuation of the building, but no injuries were immediately announced or reported. According to reports, the tree took down parts of the roof of the complex, as well as other balconies on the higher level…
Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (DEVELOPING) Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (Developing) A child was hospitalized after falling from a train bridge in Maryland, officials said. Shortly before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, members of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department were called to the intersection of Upshur Street and 47th Street in Bladensburg to investigate a report of a juvenile who was injured. According to officials, upon arrival, crews found a young girl who had fallen approximately 30 feet from a train bridge. She was assisted by first responders back to the roadway and transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. Her condition was not imme…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast Amtrak trains along the East Coast were at a standstill due to a fatal pedestrian strike north of Washington DC and a junkyard fire in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Riders were told around 7 p.m. that they'd be stuck in their locations due to the massive fire and person struck by the train in Lanham, Maryland. Both incidents forced Amtrak to halt service throughout the region, up through Penn Station in New York. Some trains began moving around 8:10 p.m. #BreakingNews All #Amtrak activity north of Washington, DC has been halted after a train struck a pedestrian north of the New Ca…
60 Displaced By Massive Lanham Fire 60 Displaced By Massive Lanham Fire
60 Displaced By Massive Lanham Fire Nearly 60 people were displaced and three hospitalized in a fire that tore through an apartment complex in Lanham overnight, officials said. The blaze broke out just before 2 a.m. at the complex on the 6800 block of Riverdale Road. Crews found fire showing on the second floor. The fire extended to the roof and a third alarm was initiated. Two civilians and a firefighter were hospitalized with minor injuries, WUSA9 reports. Approx. 1:55 AM #PGFD units were dispatched to a multifamily dwelling in the 6800-block of Riverdale Rd. in Lanham for a reported structure fire. On scene crews fou…