Small Fire, Big Questions: Molotov Cocktail To Blame For Blaze At MD Business: Fire Marshal Small Fire, Big Questions: Molotov Cocktail To Blame For Blaze At MD Business: Fire Marshal
Small Fire, Big Questions: Molotov Cocktail To Blame For Blaze At MD Business: Fire Marshal A Molotov cocktail was to blame for a small fire that was reported overnight at a Harford County business, investigators say. Members of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called shortly before midnight on Saturday to Precision Tune Auto Care in the 1800 block of Precision Tune Auto Care in Edgewood, when an alarm company alerted them to a fire in the building. Upon arrival, crews found a small fire in the office area of the business, which was knocked down within minutes, though approximately $5,000 in damage was caused. No injuries were reported. According to the Maryland Fi…
Fire At Popular Maryland Pub Won't Keep Doors Closed For Long Fire At Popular Maryland Pub Won't Keep Doors Closed For Long
Fire At Popular Maryland Pub Won't Keep Doors Closed For Long A small fire at a popular Cecil County pub won’t keep the doors closed for long.  Sweeney’s Pub on Conowingo Road in Conowingo, suffered minor damage after a blaze broke out in an exterior trash can Friday morning, temporarily pausing operations at the beloved restaurant and bar, according to investigators. The fire, which began around 8 a.m. on Dec. 20, was quickly controlled by the Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company.  Thirty firefighters responded to the single-alarm blaze and had it under control within 20 minutes, though it caused an estimated $5,000 in damage for the owners.…
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Baltimore County House Fire One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Baltimore County House Fire
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Baltimore County House Fire One person was killed and a second was rescued by firefighters with critical injuries after a blaze broke out inside a Baltimore County home on Friday morning, officials confirmed. At around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, first responders from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 400 block of Westshire Drive in Catonsville, where there was a house fire that required rescue. Upon arrival, officials say that crews were met by heavy fire showing from the residence, and three people were rescued, with one reportedly in critical condition. A cat and dog were also injured in …
Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Baltimore County (UPDATED) Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Baltimore County (UPDATED)
Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Baltimore County (Updated) Traffic slowed to a crawl on I-295 on Thursday morning when a tanker truck overturned, caught fire, and spilled debris in the roadway. An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department shortly after 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 21 advising that motorists can expect delays in both directions on the interstate due to the incident in the area of Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands. The scene of the overturned tanker truck. Maryland DOT It is unclear what caused the the truck to overturn in the area of I-895. Fire officials say that the driver of the truck was hospitalized and one firefighter…
Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal First responders were called to the same multi-family home in Cecil County twice overnight when a fire broke out, then rekindled, leaving some out in the cold, according to officials. Eight families were displaced by a two-alarm turned three-alarm fire in Elkton following a blaze that broke out on the deck of the dwelling late on Friday afternoon. UPDATE: 2ND ALARM TRANSMITTED. FIRE IN THE WALLS AND SPREADING #ELKTON | *APT FIRE* | 241 E MAIN ST | 3.5 STY APT BLDG. FIRE IN THE BASEMENT. | #cecilcounty #cecilfire Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Friday, November 8, 2024 The long…
Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland
Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Dozens of patients at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland were displaced overnight by a blaze that broke out in the building, according to the Fire Marshal. Multiple agencies were called at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday night to Building 23H when an accidental fire broke out on the roof. Investigators say that the building's generator was tested earlier in the day, and it was determined that the hot surface of the exhaust pipe ignited the roofing material adjacent to the pipe.  Engine 512 & Tower 5 are assisting Perry Point Fire Department with a fire at the …
Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community
Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community Disaster was largely averted on Monday morning when there was a reported explosion and fire inside a Cecil County home. First responders were called at around 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 to a home on Budds Landing Road in Warwick, where they were met with smoke emanating from the roof of the home.  The homeowner, who was found in the garage, confirmed that there had been two explosions in the home and that they were able to safely evacuate while shutting off the gas supply to the residence. The aftermath of the Cecil County fire Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company Once inside, crews found a…
Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal
Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal A Cecil County family came home to an unwanted surprise over the weekend when flames from an unattended burn barrel spread from a neighbor's backyard into theirs, according to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, first responders from the North East Fire Company were called to the 100 block of Superior Court, when a passerby reported a fire in the area. According to investigators, the owners were not home at the time of the fire, and witnesses reported observing the fire in the barrel next door, which spread to a fence and adjacent shed in the y…
Baltimore County Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire Baltimore County Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire
Baltimore County Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire A single mother expecting a second child who is a fixture in her community lost everything ... Now that community is rallying around her. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, crews in Baltimore County battled a five-alarm blaze that impacted nearly a dozen residences in Hampden, including Jessica Garrett's home, which was destroyed by the Keswick Road fire. In response, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from friends, neighbors, and loved ones, as they help Garrett and her 3-year-old daughter - and future child - rebuild. "You may know her from many worlds—work, standup comedy, theatre, …
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Pikesville Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Pikesville Church Blaze: Fire Investigators
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Pikesville Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Firefighters had to contend with tricky conditions on Monday morning as they battled a blaze that broke out inside a Baltimore County church. New details have been released by investigators as they continue to probe the fire at the St. Paul Praise and Worship Center on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Crews were called at around 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 14 to the church, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor that spread to the second story and into the steeple of the building.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and …
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (Developing) Crews were kept busy overnight battling a reported five-alarm fire that impacted nearly a dozen homes in Baltimore, officials say. Some residents were evacuated early on Tuesday morning after a blaze broke out in the 3400 block of Keswick Road in Hampden that spread to multiple rowhomes in the area. It was initially called a three-alarm fire, but was upgraded to five alarms as the flames continued to spread.  The fire was declared under control before 8 a.m. on Tuesday. UPDATE: 3000 block of Keswick- 5alarm fire extinguished — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) October 15, 2024 No …
Owner Burning Items In Pit Results In Maryland House Blaze: Fire Marshal Owner Burning Items In Pit Results In Maryland House Blaze: Fire Marshal
Owner Burning Items In Pit Results In Maryland House Blaze: Fire Marshal The remnants of a fire pit outside a Harford County home resulted in a fire that left five people and several pets temporarily displaced. At around 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon, first responders from the Susquehanna Hose Company responded to Otsego Street in Havre de Grace, where the owner reported a fire outside the family's home. Just after 2pm today, the 0540 Fire Box was transmitted for the reported house fire in the 900 block of Otsego Street. As units began marking up, @HarfordCoDES Fire Dispatch advised they were receiving multiple calls, some of which advised there was possible ent…