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Seven Dogs Perish In Massive Maryland Blaze That Displaced Family: Fire Marshal Seven Dogs Perish In Massive Maryland Blaze That Displaced Family: Fire Marshal
Seven Dogs Perish In Massive Maryland Blaze That Displaced Family: Fire Marshal Several family pets died overnight in Cecil County when a fast-moving fire broke out in a Port Deposit home. Crews from the Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Company were called shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 to Post Road, where residents advised that a kitchen fire had broken out. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames and smoke showing from the home, which suffered extensive damage before the scene was declared under control approximately 45 minutes later, investigators said. CFCRS and Mutual Aide units are currently on scene of a Working House Fire on Post Rd. Assistan…

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by Zak Failla
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Firefighter Injured, Families Displaced By Blaze At Baltimore County Apartment Building Firefighter Injured, Families Displaced By Blaze At Baltimore County Apartment Building
Firefighter Injured, Families Displaced By Blaze At Baltimore County Apartment Building Nearly a dozen people were displaced on Friday morning when an electric fire caused chaos for some residents in Baltimore County. First responders were called to a two-alarm fire in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive at around midnight that involved three separate units inside the apartment building. Several people had to be rescued, though the fire was declared under control at around 1 a.m. on Oct. 11.  #bcofd, Two Alarm Apartment Fire w/ Rescue - 1400 BLK Hadwick Dr, 3 apartments involved, multiple occupants rescued, 1FF injured, Fire under control at this time. PIO Enroute 00:32L…

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by Zak Failla
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Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Maryland Townhouse Sentenced For Arson, Probation Violation Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Maryland Townhouse Sentenced For Arson, Probation Violation
Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Maryland Townhouse Sentenced For Arson, Probation Violation A firebug who violated the terms of his probation on a murder conviction is going to spend the rest of his life in prison after setting fire to a Maryland townhouse during a dispute last year. Byron Alton Bowie, Jr., who was convicted of murder in 1992, was sentenced to 30 years in prison following an arson incident in Frederick last year when he threatened to "burn everything down and kill everyone inside," authorities announced. Neighbors said that there was an altercation involving Bowie in November 2023, who was locked out of a townhouse, and he was then spotted on the back deck shoutin…

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by Zak Failla
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Fire Destroys Maryland Garage, Vehicle; Two Assisted By Red Cross, Officials Say Fire Destroys Maryland Garage, Vehicle; Two Assisted By Red Cross, Officials Say
Fire Destroys Maryland Garage, Vehicle; Two Assisted By Red Cross, Officials Say A family is being assisted in Howard County after a massive garage fire broke out on Wednesday morning. First responders were called at around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 to the 3600 block of Paul Harris Court in Ellicott City, where there was a reported house fire in a two-story home. Earlier picture from fire in the 3600 block of Paul Harris Court, Ellicott City. pic.twitter.com/HfCBJ2WZaO — Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) August 7, 2024 Upon arrival, firefighters were met by a garage that was fully engulfed in flames with smoke billowing through the air. Flames tore through the garage a…

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by Zak Failla