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Power Line Crashes Onto Richmond Highway In Virginia Triggering Memorial Day Delays Power Line Crashes Onto Richmond Highway In Virginia Triggering Memorial Day Delays
Power Line Crashes Onto Richmond Highway In Virginia Triggering Memorial Day Delays Commuters were delayed in Virginia on Monday afternoon as Memorial Day got off to a strange start in Fairfax County. First responders were called around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, to a stretch of Richmond Highway in Woodlawn near the intersection of Sacremento Drive, where there was a single-vehicle crash that ended with a power line down, officials say. Fairfax County Police No injuries were reported. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, drivers are urged to avoid the area while crews make repairs. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Check back to Daily…
DC Fire Battalion Chief Keith Long Dies In Line Of Duty: ‘Rest Easy, Chief’ DC Fire Battalion Chief Keith Long Dies In Line Of Duty: ‘Rest Easy, Chief’
DC Fire Battalion Chief Keith Long Dies In Line Of Duty: ‘Rest Easy, Chief’ A longtime DC Fire and EMS leader has died in the line of duty, prompting an outpouring of grief and solidarity across the region's first responder community. Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long passed away suddenly while on duty on Wednesday, Feb. 4, according to the DC Fire and EMS Department. Chief Long was appointed to the department on Dec. 19, 1988, and spent 38 years serving residents and visitors of Washington, DC, officials said.  At the time of his death, he was serving as a Safety Battalion Chief. “The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire …
First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post
First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post A first responder in Maryland made waves on social media when he made a questionable comment on a police statement. A Facebook user under the name Sam Campbell, a firefighter and Marine medic from Maryland, commented on a traffic advisory from the Bowie Police Department regarding a "No Kings" rally over the weekend. ⚠️Traffic Advisory: A substantial number of pedestrians are gathered on the sidewalks at the 15200 block of Annapolis Rd. Drivers are advised to proceed carefully in this area. #Bowie #DMV #TrafficAlert ⚠️ Posted by City of Bowie Police Department on Saturday, June 14,…
Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials
Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials A father and his two young sons were killed in a devastating house fire Saturday night, May 31, in a Hudson Valley, NY town, authorities said. Shane Munn, 40, and his two sons, ages 12 and 17, all died in the blaze at 876 Pulaski Highway in Goshen at approximately 8:10 p.m., according to New York State Police. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the building completely engulfed in flames, police said. Munn was found dead inside the home, while his two sons were rushed to Garnett Health Medical Center in Wallkill, where they later died from their injuries, according to NYSP.…
Maryland Neighborhood Rocked By Explosion: Reports (DEVELOPING) Maryland Neighborhood Rocked By Explosion: Reports (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Neighborhood Rocked By Explosion: Reports (Developing) First responders were called to the scene of an explosion in Baltimore on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports. At approximately 12:40 p.m., officials responded to an incident on South Gilmor Street, reportedly an explosion.  No further details were provided by police. More information is expected to be provided. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
At Least 28 Killed As Severe Storms, Tornadoes Tear Through Central, Eastern US At Least 28 Killed As Severe Storms, Tornadoes Tear Through Central, Eastern US
At Least 28 Killed As Severe Storms, Tornadoes Tear Through Central, Eastern US A wave of severe weather has resulted in tragedy as multiple tornadoes swept across the central and eastern United States, claiming at least 28 lives, injuring dozens more, and leaving as many as a half-million without power. The event unfolded late Friday, May 16, into Saturday, May 17, leaving a path of destruction across Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia. Officials say the death toll could rise as they assessed the damage. Southeastern Kentucky has been particularly hard-hit, reporting 21 fatalities, according to CBS affiliate WKYT in Lexington.  Shortly after midnight on Satur…
One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Southern Maryland Home: Sheriff One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Southern Maryland Home: Sheriff
One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Southern Maryland Home: Sheriff One person suffered serious injuries after a reported shooting overnight near a St. Mary's County apartment complex, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. First responders treated the gunshot victim, a spokesperson for the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said, and he was then airlifted to an area hospital for further treatment and evaluation. His condition was not immediately available on Thursday afterno…
Two Injured In Rollover Crash That Led To Delays For Drivers In Montgomery County Two Injured In Rollover Crash That Led To Delays For Drivers In Montgomery County
Two Injured In Rollover Crash That Led To Delays For Drivers In Montgomery County Some lanes were closed following a crash in Montgomery County that left a vehicle on its side and two people trapped inside on Wednesday afternoon. First responders were called shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 to the intersection of Clopper Road and Quince Orchard in Gaithersburg, where there was a reported crash with an entrapment. Officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were met at the scene by a vehicle on its side with the driver and passenger both trapped. 💥Aerial photo of crash at Clopper Road (MD 117) and Quince Orchard Road (MD 124). @mcfrsPIO #mcpd @TheMoCoS…
Farm Owner, Firefighters Help Rescue Man Trapped By Tree 30 Feet Above The Ground In Maryland Farm Owner, Firefighters Help Rescue Man Trapped By Tree 30 Feet Above The Ground In Maryland
Farm Owner, Firefighters Help Rescue Man Trapped By Tree 30 Feet Above The Ground In Maryland First responders in Harford County used every tool in their tool belt to rescue a tree trimmer who wound up trapped under a limb 30 feet in the air. First responders from multiple agencies were called on Wednesday morning to the back of a home in the 1400 block of Gunston Road in Bel Air, where there was an injured person constricted by a 20-foot branch that was eight inches thick. Volunteer Firefighters from The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and an EMS unit & Special Operations Team from Harford... Posted by Harford County Md Fire & EMS PIO Media Page on Wednesday, August…
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires Fireworks led to a fiery Fourth of July for some first responders in Montgomery County who had to contend with several incidents on Thursday night. First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence. Update - Brad Dr, fire is extinguished, 1 person will be disp…
Crash Investigation Leads To Miles-Long Delays On I-295 In Anne Arundel County Crash Investigation Leads To Miles-Long Delays On I-295 In Anne Arundel County
Crash Investigation Leads To Miles-Long Delays On I-295 In Anne Arundel County Traffic was tied up on Tuesday afternoon in the northbound lanes of I-295 in Anne Arundel County as crews investigated a reported crash. Shortly before 1:40 p.m. on July 2, first responders were called to a stretch of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway near Arundel Mills Boulevard, where there was a reported crash with injuries. Officials said that two right lanes were blocked with one left lane getting by in the area during the crash investigation. Delays were reportedly 3.5 miles as of 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Details about the crash have not been released. Want breaking news in t…