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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
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Firefighters From MD Assist At PA House Fire, Spotted By Amazon Driver Firefighters From MD Assist At PA House Fire, Spotted By Amazon Driver
Firefighters From MD Assist At PA House Fire, Spotted By Amazon Driver An Amazon Delivery Driver spotted a house fire that ended up sending two firefighters to the hospital on Thursday, Oct. 31, officials say. After the Amazon Driver made the 911 call, firefighters from both Pennsylvania and Maryland were dispatched to the blaze at the home near Sunspot and Spur trails in Carroll Valley Borough at 2:25 p.m. They arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames, but thankfully no one was home. Two firefighters were taken to an area hospital for medical attention while battling the blaze. They have since been released.

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by Jillian Pikora
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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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Homeowner Burned After Electric Vehicle Catches Fire, Spreads To Garage In Maryland (UPDATED) Homeowner Burned After Electric Vehicle Catches Fire, Spreads To Garage In Maryland (UPDATED)
Homeowner Burned After Electric Vehicle Catches Fire, Spreads To Garage In Maryland (Updated) A homeowner suffered second-degree burns when an electric vehicle sparked a fire outside of his Harford County home and spread to the garage late on Tuesday night, officials say. At around 11 p.m. on Oct. 8, a family on Watertons Way in Joppa were preparing to go to bed when they heard a sound and found their 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning on fire, prompting one to attempt to disconnect the vehicle from a charging cable, causing it to burn him. The aftermath of the Harford County fire. Office Despite the injury, the homeowner tried to use a garden hose in an effort to extinguish the fire…

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by Zak Failla
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Improperly Discarded Ashes Spark Maryland House Blaze, Fire Marshal Says Improperly Discarded Ashes Spark Maryland House Blaze, Fire Marshal Says
Improperly Discarded Ashes Spark Maryland House Blaze, Fire Marshal Says Improperly discarded ashes from a bonfire during the unseasonably warm start to fall led to a house fire in Harford County, the Maryland Fire Marshal is cautioning. Nearly two dozen firefighters from the Bel Air Fire Department were called at around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 1600 block of Junius Court when a neighbor reported that the exterior of a home was on fire. First responders were quickly able to knock down the flames in less than a half hour, though it caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to the single-family home.  It was later determined that the fire was accide…

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by Zak Failla
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Child Pulled From Accidental Baltimore County House Blaze Dies: Fire Officials Child Pulled From Accidental Baltimore County House Blaze Dies: Fire Officials
Child Pulled From Accidental Baltimore County House Blaze Dies: Fire Officials An 8-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire died at the hospital, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search and res…

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by Zak Failla
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Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Baltimore County House Fire That Displaced Seven Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Baltimore County House Fire That Displaced Seven
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Baltimore County House Fire That Displaced Seven An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…

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by Zak Failla
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Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters
Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters A husband and wife from Long Island admitted fault after a fire killed two Maryland sisters staying at their vacation rental. Peter Miller, age 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide, and Pamela Miller, age 55, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Aug. 26. It came two years after sisters Lindsay Wiener, age 19, and Jillian Wiener, age 21, both of Potomac, Maryland, died in a fire at the couple’s Noyac rental home in August 2022. Earlier Report: Sisters On Vacation Killed In Hamptons House Fire According to prosecutors, …

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by Michael Mashburn
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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
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Cats, Dogs, Ducks Rescued From Burning Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Cats, Dogs, Ducks Rescued From Burning Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Cats, Dogs, Ducks Rescued From Burning Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Firefighters came to the aid of several family pets that found themselves in a perilous position when a Carroll County home went up in flames on Tuesday afternoon. At around 4:30 p.m. on July 30, first responders from the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department were called to a residence on Railroad Avenue, when a passerby reported seeing flames coming from the structure.  According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, firefighters rescued two dogs, two cats, and two ducks from the home, one of which had to be taken to a local vet facility by Carroll County Animal Control. At 4:28 p.…

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by Zak Failla
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Flames Tear Through Vacant Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal Flames Tear Through Vacant Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal
Flames Tear Through Vacant Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal A vacant property in Cecil County went up in flames on Sunday night, sending smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Multiple agencies were called at around 8:30 p.m. on July 28 to Old Mill Road in Conowingo, where there was a reported fire involving a manufactured home in the area according to the Maryland Fire Marshal.. 🔥 CONOWINGO HOUSE FIRE 🔥 At 2030 last evening units responded to the 300 block of Old Mill Road for a reported working... Posted by Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company on Monday, July 29, 2024 Upon arrival, first responders were met by …

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by Zak Failla
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Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 34-year-old woman got an unexpected wakeup call from her neighbor on Saturday morning when she was stirred by the pounding on her door that alerted her to a fire inside her Harford county home. Shortly before 11:45 a.m, first responders from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the 2400 block of Woodlea Drive in Joppa, where there was a reported fire that was reported by a passerby. The fire began on a side porch and quickly spread before a team of 40 firefighters knocked down the flames, though it caused an estimated $150,000 in damage. #jmvfc8 …

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by Zak Failla
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Woman, Pets Found Dead Inside Maryland Home After Reported Fire (DEVELOPING) Woman, Pets Found Dead Inside Maryland Home After Reported Fire (DEVELOPING)
Woman, Pets Found Dead Inside Maryland Home After Reported Fire (Developing) An investigation has been launched in Maryland after a woman was found dead with her perished pets inside a Prince George's County home. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, members of the Prince George's County Fire Department were called to the 5200 block to investigate a reported house fire inside a single-family home. Upon arrival, they found that the fire was already extinguished, though a woman was found dead inside, alongside two dogs and a cat. The cause of the fire and manner of death remain under investigation as of 6 p.m. on May 20.  More details are expected to be…

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by Zak Failla