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Smoking Materials Spark Fire That Displaced Family, Damaged Three Townhomes In DMV (WATCH) Smoking Materials Spark Fire That Displaced Family, Damaged Three Townhomes In DMV (WATCH)
Smoking Materials Spark Fire That Displaced Family, Damaged Three Townhomes In DMV (Watch) Improperly discarded smoking materials were to blame for a massive, nearly $1 million, two-alarm fire in Virginia that left a family displaced. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, to the 6200 block of Levi Court in Springfield, where there was a reported townhouse fire, officials said. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames showing from a middle unit townhouse with smoke billowing through the area. Video of firefighters battling the blaze can be viewed here. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control after a second alarm was …

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by Zak Failla
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Lithium Battery Turns Virginia Home Into $275K Fireball As Family Escapes Blaze Lithium Battery Turns Virginia Home Into $275K Fireball As Family Escapes Blaze
Lithium Battery Turns Virginia Home Into $275K Fireball As Family Escapes Blaze An early morning fire in Virginia torched a Purcellville home and left three people displaced after investigators say a lithium battery malfunction sparked the blaze. The fire broke out shortly before 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the 17000 block of Strathallen Court, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. When crews arrived, flames were already shooting from a second-floor window of the two-story home, officials said. A Rapid Intervention Task Force was requested, bringing in more backup from across the county. Firefighters said everyone inside escaped safely thanks to working smoke a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'By God's Grace': Smoke Alarms Save Maryland Woman, Pets As $350K Blaze Destroys Home 'By God's Grace': Smoke Alarms Save Maryland Woman, Pets As $350K Blaze Destroys Home
'By God's Grace': Smoke Alarms Save Maryland Woman, Pets As $350K Blaze Destroys Home Smoke detectors may have saved the lives of a woman and her family's pets, but it will be a long time until they can move back into their Maryland home. Scott and Karen Zissimos were displaced by an early-morning fire that could have ended even more tragically after a fast-moving kitchen fire spread to the rest of the Edgewood home. Crews were called around 5:58 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, to a one-story home on Kennard Avenue, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators said the fire started in the kitchen after a food dehydrator failed.  The blaze spread quickly, but a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Krops Crops Farm Stand Destroyed In Fire — Pumpkins, Christmas Trees Still On The Way Krops Crops Farm Stand Destroyed In Fire — Pumpkins, Christmas Trees Still On The Way
Krops Crops Farm Stand Destroyed In Fire — Pumpkins, Christmas Trees Still On The Way A massive fire destroyed Krops Crops farm stand in Great Falls, but the longtime family business plans to keep serving the community this holiday season. For nearly 40 years, the farm stand has been a fixture in Northern Virginia, but a late-night fire tore through it, destroying the entire structure and antique market. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 11110 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls before midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 9, when a police helicopter returning from a call noticed the flames and alerted the agency, officials said. Upon arrival, units were met …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Unattended Candle Ignites $350K Blaze That Tore Through Home In DMV: Fire Marshal Unattended Candle Ignites $350K Blaze That Tore Through Home In DMV: Fire Marshal
Unattended Candle Ignites $350K Blaze That Tore Through Home In DMV: Fire Marshal An unattended candle sparked a fire that tore through a Sterling home Tuesday night, displacing a family of four and causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, officials said. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said units from Sterling Park, Cascades, and Kincora, along with crews from Fairfax County, were dispatched just after 9 p.m. on Sept. 2 to the 100 block of N. Sequoia Court for reports of a house fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire shooting from the rear of the home and immediately called for a Rapid Intervention Taskforce, officials said. All four occupants had evacu…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Careless Smoking Sparks $50K Blaze At Ruby Tuesday In Maryland, Officials Say Careless Smoking Sparks $50K Blaze At Ruby Tuesday In Maryland, Officials Say
Careless Smoking Sparks $50K Blaze At Ruby Tuesday In Maryland, Officials Say Talk about a bad night out. A fire that broke out at a Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Maryland was sparked by careless smoking, investigators announced. The blaze was reported shortly after 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Ruby Tuesday located in the 400 block of North Fruitland Boulevard in Salisbury, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Crews from the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company arrived to find flames coming from an exterior utility closet of the restaurant. It took two dozen firefighters about 10 minutes to bring the fire under control, but the damage was done,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
$1M Blaze Rips Through Maryland Home, Displacing Family (WATCH) $1M Blaze Rips Through Maryland Home, Displacing Family (WATCH)
$1M Blaze Rips Through Maryland Home, Displacing Family (Watch) Dozens of firefighters had their hands full on Friday afternoon when a $1 million house fire broke out and displaced a family in Maryland, officials say. What started as a garage fire led to the Red Cross assisting at least nine people including several children — over the holiday weekend in Montgomery County. Around 4pm on 8/29, 8500blk Churchill Downs Rd(Laytonsville). Single family house with RAPID spread to attic. Cause determined to be accidental in nature. Fire started in/near recycling bin near garage. Damage estimated@$1M(850K structure/150K contents). @mcfrs pic.twitter.com/d5Iu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Home Torched Twice: Cameras Catch Arsonist Running From Burning Building Maryland Home Torched Twice: Cameras Catch Arsonist Running From Burning Building
Maryland Home Torched Twice: Cameras Catch Arsonist Running From Burning Building A Maryland home that went up in flames earlier this year was set on fire again — this time with security cameras catching the arsonist in the act, officials said. The blaze broke out around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at a vacant residence on Augustine Herman Highway in Kennedyville, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Security cameras from the Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company captured a suspect igniting a fire on the outside of the home before bolting from the scene, investigators said. The property, now owned by Francis Bonass, is no stranger to fire crews. Investigators bel…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Golf Cart Battery Explodes, Sparks $300K Maryland House Inferno: Fire Officials Golf Cart Battery Explodes, Sparks $300K Maryland House Inferno: Fire Officials
Golf Cart Battery Explodes, Sparks $300K Maryland House Inferno: Fire Officials A golf caddy powered by lithium batteries is being blamed for a massive house fire in Montgomery County that caused more than $300,000 in damage Friday morning, fire officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in the 13000 block of Mimosa Farm Court off Glen Mill Road in Potomac, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. When crews arrived, flames were shooting from the garage of a two-story single-family home. The fire spread into the main structure before firefighters could get it under control. 13000blk Mimosa Farm Ct, near…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Barns Collapse, Tractors Destroyed In $500K+ Fire At Maryland Farm Two Barns Collapse, Tractors Destroyed In $500K+ Fire At Maryland Farm
Two Barns Collapse, Tractors Destroyed In $500K+ Fire At Maryland Farm Flames tore through a Carroll County farm Tuesday afternoon, burning down two barns and destroying multiple tractors in a blaze that caused more than half a million dollars in damage, officials said. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire broke out just after noon on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Cold Springs Farm on Hawks Hill Road in New Windsor. Office Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal A passerby spotted flames around 12:10 p.m. and called for help, officials said. More than 50 firefighters from New Windsor and surrounding departments battled the two-alarm fire for three hours …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fuel Leak Sparks Boat Fire In Maryland Sending One Overboard: Officials Fuel Leak Sparks Boat Fire In Maryland Sending One Overboard: Officials
Fuel Leak Sparks Boat Fire In Maryland Sending One Overboard: Officials A boat fire in Western Maryland sent two people to the hospital and forced one person to jump overboard to escape the flames, according to state investigators. Shortly before noon on Tuesday, July 15, fire crews were called to Paradise Point Road in Oakland for a boat fire, the State Fire Marshal’s Office announced. Investigators said the owner of the boat — a 23-foot 1988 Supra Saltare — had just discovered a leak in the fuel tank and was working on it with others when the fire broke out. While completing repairs, electrical equipment on the boat was energized, igniting gasoline vapors in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Heroic Neighbor Saves Dogs, Slows House Fire In Maryland Before Crews Arrive Heroic Neighbor Saves Dogs, Slows House Fire In Maryland Before Crews Arrive
Heroic Neighbor Saves Dogs, Slows House Fire In Maryland Before Crews Arrive A quick-thinking neighbor in Harford County is being credited with rescuing two dogs and holding off a house fire until firefighters arrived to battle the blaze, officials say. The fire sparked shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, inside a two-story home on Webster Lapidum Road in Havre de Grace, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. A home fire alarm system alerted the homeowner, who was away at the time, prompting him to call a neighbor to check on the property. That’s when the neighbor spotted flames in the kitchen, rescued both dogs, and grabbed a fire extinguisher to try…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
$100K in Damage After Arsonist Targets Trucks at Maryland Transport Yard, Fire Marshal Says $100K in Damage After Arsonist Targets Trucks at Maryland Transport Yard, Fire Marshal Says
$100K in Damage After Arsonist Targets Trucks at Maryland Transport Yard, Fire Marshal Says A firebug caused six-figure damage at an area transport yard after attempting to torch multiple trucks earlier this week, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say someone tried to set multiple vehicles ablaze at Murphy’s Transport on West Belle Road in Ridgely.  The owner, Bryan Saathoff, discovered the fire damage to the interior of one truck early Monday, July 7, and soon realized several other vehicles had also been targeted. “Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined that someone attempted to set multiple vehicles on fire,” the agency said Wednesday, July 9…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
$500K Fire Guts Marina Store At Gunpowder Falls State Park, Officials Say $500K Fire Guts Marina Store At Gunpowder Falls State Park, Officials Say
$500K Fire Guts Marina Store At Gunpowder Falls State Park, Officials Say A fast-moving fire gutted a state-owned marina store in Middle River early Saturday morning, causing $500,000 in damage, fire investigators confirmed. The blaze broke out just after 6 a.m. on June 28, at the Dundee Creek Marina Store, at 7400 Graces Quarters Road inside Gunpowder Falls State Park, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. An employee and a fisherman spotted the flames and escaped without injury, officials said. According to investigators, the fire started inside the garage area of the building and was caused by an electrical or mechanical malfunction involving…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
32 Displaced By Kitchen Fire In Maryland Apartment, Officials Say 32 Displaced By Kitchen Fire In Maryland Apartment, Officials Say
32 Displaced By Kitchen Fire In Maryland Apartment, Officials Say More than 30 people were forced from their homes after a kitchen fire tore through a Maryland apartment building, fire officials said. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 18000 block of Cottage Garden Drive around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, June 16, for reports of a kitchen fire on the third floor of an apartment complex, according to a department spokesperson. Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the upper-level unit, though it was brought under control with no injuries initially reported. According to investigators, the fire originated in a void space above…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Firefighters Return From Rescues To Find Fire At Their Own Station Maryland Firefighters Return From Rescues To Find Fire At Their Own Station
Maryland Firefighters Return From Rescues To Find Fire At Their Own Station They were out saving lives from floodwaters — but when they got back to the station, the fire was waiting for them. Crews from the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department in Charles County had their hands full during a night of storm-related emergencies — and came home Sunday night, June 15, to find smoke pouring out of their own kitchen, officials said. As firefighters responded to multiple calls, including a vehicle submerged in floodwaters with victims trapped, they’d barely had time to prep dinner before being dispatched again.  When they returned to Station 7 on Glymont Road in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hoarding Conditions Blamed In Maryland House Fire That Killed Two, Officials Say Hoarding Conditions Blamed In Maryland House Fire That Killed Two, Officials Say
Hoarding Conditions Blamed In Maryland House Fire That Killed Two, Officials Say Deadly hoarding conditions inside a Maryland home made rescue efforts difficult after a fire broke out early Thursday, leaving two dead and one survivor, authorities said. The flames were already ripping through a Brunswick Road home in Faulkner when firefighters arrived shortly after 6:15 a.m. on April 17, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Crews from the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department and other nearby agencies were told that two people might still be inside the burning house, but extreme hoarding conditions made getting to them nearly impossible. It took 50 firefighters c…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says
Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says A late-night mobile home fire in Maryland turned deadly when firefighters made a grim discovery while knocking down the flames, state officials said. Crews were called to the Kent Road property in Earleville, around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. When firefighters from the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company and nearby departments arrived, the mobile home was already engulfed in flames. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes, officials said, but not before firefighters discovered human remains inside the structure. Investig…

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by Zak Failla
News
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion The man accused of firebombing Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept has been hospitalized for a medical event, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, remains under Pennsylvania State Police supervision while receiving treatment at an area hospital. Officials said the medical episode was unrelated to the fire or his arrest. Balmer will be arraigned at Dauphin County Prison once he is cleared for release, state police said. A surveillance video captured Balmer climbing over a wall onto the Governor’s Residen…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack
Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack Charred walls, melted fixtures, and soot-stained ceilings — shocking new images reveal the devastation inside the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence after an arsonist set it ablaze while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept. The photos, released by the Commonwealth on Sunday evening, show extensive fire damage throughout the stately Harrisburg mansion’s interior, particularly concentrated near the front entrance. Blackened walls, debris-strewn floors, and scorched furniture paint a harrowing picture of the overnight attack that officials say could have ended in tragedy. Commonwealth Medi…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Two Dogs Killed, Family Displaced In Maryland House Fire: Officials Two Dogs Killed, Family Displaced In Maryland House Fire: Officials
Two Dogs Killed, Family Displaced In Maryland House Fire: Officials A Harford County family lost their pets and their home after a fast-moving fire tore through a basement bedroom and left two people injured, state officials said. Crews were called to the 1300 block of Tralee Circle in Aberdeen around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, where they found flames ripping through the lower level of a two-story home, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire started in a basement bedroom and caused an estimated $200,000 in total damages, investigators said. One firefighter and one resident suffered minor injuries during the response but refused hospital…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
22 Displaced As Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Townhouse 22 Displaced As Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Townhouse
22 Displaced As Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Townhouse A fast-moving, two-alarm fire ripped through a Montgomery Village townhouse complex early Friday morning, forcing firefighters to rescue trapped residents and leaving at least 22 people displaced, officials said. Fire crews were called around 3:50 a.m. on March 7 to a home in the 10200 block of Cove Ledge Court off Watkins Mill Road, where they arrived to find heavy flames engulfing the rear of a three-level quad-style townhouse, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer. As the fire spread into the attic and upper floors, several occupants had to b…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Son Determined To Keep Late Mother’s Shop Alive After Apartment Fire In Maryland Son Determined To Keep Late Mother’s Shop Alive After Apartment Fire In Maryland
Son Determined To Keep Late Mother’s Shop Alive After Apartment Fire In Maryland A Harford County business owner is once again picking up the pieces after tragedy struck—this time in the form of a devastating fire that has forced the closure of Olivia’s Shop in Bel Air. In the early hours of Friday, Feb. 14, a fire tore through the two-story building on Conowingo Road, with Olivia’s Shop on the first floor and an apartment above it.  Investigators determined the fire started in a bedroom when a space heater ignited nearby combustibles. A 7-year-old boy became an instant hero, waking his sleeping mother after spotting the flames, and allowing the family to escape, thoug…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Sprinklers Save Senior Condo Complex, Cat Reunited With Owner After Fire In Maryland Sprinklers Save Senior Condo Complex, Cat Reunited With Owner After Fire In Maryland
Sprinklers Save Senior Condo Complex, Cat Reunited With Owner After Fire In Maryland A fire at a senior living condo in Harford County may have temporarily displaced some residents, but it ended with a heartwarming reunion between a furry resident and her owner. Fire broke out around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Park View at Bel Air, a four-story, 101-unit senior living complex on South Atwood Road, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire started in the kitchen of a fourth-floor unit after an electrical failure behind the refrigerator, investigators said.  Volunteer Firefighters from The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and surroundi…

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Police & Fire
Eight Displaced By Two-Alarm Blaze At Cecil County Home Owned By Church: Fire Marshal Eight Displaced By Two-Alarm Blaze At Cecil County Home Owned By Church: Fire Marshal
Eight Displaced By Two-Alarm Blaze At Cecil County Home Owned By Church: Fire Marshal A devastating blaze tore through a Cecil County home late on Monday morning, leaving eight people displaced and claiming the life of a family pet, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The blaze broke out around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 in the kitchen of a two-story home owned by the Methodist Church of Perryville, investigators said. An adult living in the residence, who was babysitting a young child, discovered the fire in the kitchen.  Both escaped unscathed, and two others inside were able to flee before hearing a smoke alarm, according to the Perryville Fire Company. Officials in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal A blaze sparked by embers from a burn barrel destroyed three sheds and a John Deere lawn mower in Salisbury on Friday, officials said. Three small residential sheds, a John Deere lawn mower, and nearby grass were destroyed in a fire at 500 Bailey Lane in Salisbury on Dec. 13, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Salisbury Fire Department crews are out at Bailey Lane with multiple sheds, burn barrel, and grass fire. Use caution in the area! Posted by Salisbury Fire Department on Friday, December 13, 2024 A passerby discovered the blaze shortly before 12:45 p.m., prompting a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal
Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal Fire investigators are turning to the public for help identifying the suspect who set a Cumberland tire shop ablaze early Saturday morning, causing $50,000 in damages. The fire broke out around 4:42 a.m. at D&K Tires on Greene Street after surveillance footage captured the suspect igniting a flammable device on a window air conditioning unit. Cumberland Fire Department crews arrived at the two-bay auto repair shop to find flames shooting from a window. Firefighters contained the blaze to an office area, but smoke, soot, and water damage spread throughout the business. Video surveillanc…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A rogue driver tried to escape after crashing a van into a Harford County home, but was ultimately apprehended after causing a gas-fed house fire on Wednesday night. First responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and other surrounding agencies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6 to a home on Woodhome Drive when a neighbor called 911 to report a vehicle that struck the home. 11/6/2024 - 2015hrs Dwelling Fire from a 1050 (ensuing natural gas-fed fire) At 2015hrs, Bel Air VFC, along with... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ac…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire
Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire Tricky weather conditions plagued first responders in Frederick County who were called in early on Thursday morning to battle a blaze that broke out in an area business. Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 26, the Frederick County Emergency Communications Center dispatched a call for a reported small building fire in the 13600 block of Glissans Mill Road in the Mount Airy area, prompting a call for assistance from neighboring agencies. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames and smoke billowing from the roof of what was described as a "small building fire" in the area of the Red Shedman Brewery…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Maryland High Rise Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Maryland High Rise
Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Maryland High Rise No injuries were reported when a two-alarm blaze broke out in a Montgomery County high-rise building that displaced several residents. Upwards of 90 firefighters were called to the 18-story Promenade Towers in the 5200 block of Pooks Hill Road overnight, when a fire broke out inside the residential building. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the fire started on the sixth floor after it was sparked inside a closet.  Yesterday(9/10) @1120pm, @mcfrs was dispatched to 5225 Pooks Hill Rd(Bethesda) for a high rise building fire. C…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hurt, 15 Displaced By Early Morning Two-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire Firefighter Hurt, 15 Displaced By Early Morning Two-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire
Firefighter Hurt, 15 Displaced By Early Morning Two-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire Residents in a Montgomery County apartment building had to be evacuated early on Thursday morning, and more than a dozen are displaced following a two-alarm Silver Spring fire. A unit under renovation is to blame for the accidental electrical fire that sparked from a malfunctioning fan motor that left six apartments condemned and 15 without a home, according to Montgomery County officials.  The scene of the Thursday morning fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Shortly before 6 a.m. on Aug. 8, first responders were called to the Lockwood Apartments on Lockwood Drive, where a resident reporte…

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by Zak Failla