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Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground
Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground The president of Mexico has confirmed that all six victims killed in the Learjet 55 crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 31 were Mexican citizens. Claudia Sheinbaum shared the following statement Saturday morning, Feb. 1 on X: I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States. The consular authorities are in permanent contact with the families; I have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support them in whatever way is required. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends. The Learjet 55, a medical transport plane carrying six people, we…
Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS) Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS)
Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (Videos) An explosion rocked Northeast Philadelphia after a medical jet crashed into a densely populated area, igniting multiple fires and injuring people both in the air and on the ground, authorities told Daily Voice. A Mexican-registered Learjet 55, registered as XA-UCI, crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aerial view over Philadelphia crash site pic.twitter.com/DC48p3K2ff — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) February 1, 2025 Flight data s…
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials A helicopter and small plane crashed mid-air, sending the plane into the Potomac River Wednesday night, Jan. 29 in Washington DC, officials confirmed. UPDATE: U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports American Airlines confirmed the 60-person plane was their flight from Wichita, Kansas. It was reportedly minutes from touching down at Reagan National Airport when the crash happened at 8:53 p.m., officials said. Breaking news: A military helicopter and a regional aircraft from Kansas collided near Reagan National Airport, drawing a large em…
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment $2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment A devastating fire tore through a Maryland farm Wednesday afternoon, reducing buildings, equipment, and vehicles to rubble in a blaze that caused an estimated $2 million in damages, officials said. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the property.  More than 50 firefighters from the Mard…
Fire Extinguished Week After Three-Alarm Blaze At Baltimore County Recycling Plant: Officials Fire Extinguished Week After Three-Alarm Blaze At Baltimore County Recycling Plant: Officials
Fire Extinguished Week After Three-Alarm Blaze At Baltimore County Recycling Plant: Officials Fire officials in Baltimore County declared that the tricky blaze at the Owl Metals building that continued to rekindle has been extinguished. For the past week, crews have been busy at the site of the partial building collapse as hotspots continued to cause additional fires until officials made it official that it was under control on Monday, Jan. 27. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the building is back under the management of the property owner, though crews "remain prepared to respond in the event of re-ignition or any other need for our services." A three-alarm fire …
Elderly Pedestrian From Baltimore County Identified As Person Struck In Deadly Crash Elderly Pedestrian From Baltimore County Identified As Person Struck In Deadly Crash
Elderly Pedestrian From Baltimore County Identified As Person Struck In Deadly Crash A 70-year-old man from Baltimore County was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park, police said. Investigators from the Anne Arundel County Police Department say a 2018 Mazda SUV, driven by 27-year-old Da’Von Tawain Bell of Annapolis, was heading southbound on Ritchie Highway when it struck Barry Stephen White of Gwynn Oak, who was in the roadway. The crash happened around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, near Whites Road.  Emergency responders from the fire department pronounced White dead at the scene. Bell was uninjured in the crash. The incident is…
Fire Rekindles Days After Three-Alarm Blaze At Baltimore County Recycling Plant Fire Rekindles Days After Three-Alarm Blaze At Baltimore County Recycling Plant
Fire Rekindles Days After Three-Alarm Blaze At Baltimore County Recycling Plant Firefighters in Baltimore County found themselves in a familiar place overnight when a fire rekindled at the site of the Owl Metals building collapse. A three-alarm fire at the Dundalk recycling plant was reported on Saturday, Jan. 18, and crews were back on Thursday, when a second tricky blaze broke out. Fire rekindles at Owl recycling facility. Crews are on scene working to extinguish the fire. pic.twitter.com/p5HvFOpHUh — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 23, 2025 As of noon on Friday, Jan. 24, officials from the Baltimore County Fire Department said that crews …
Aerial Photos Show Three-Alarm Fire At Baltimore County Recycling Center Aerial Photos Show Three-Alarm Fire At Baltimore County Recycling Center
Aerial Photos Show Three-Alarm Fire At Baltimore County Recycling Center A three-alarm fire led to a partial building collapse at the Owl Metals recycling plant in Dundalk on Saturday, Jan. 18. Crews responded to the building in the 1900 block of Rettman Lane before 6 p.m. where they were met by a massive blaze that consumed most of the area.  First responders used every trick in the book overnight as they battled the fire, which resulted in one person being transported to an area hospital as a precaution, according to officials. #baltcofd 1900 BLK Rettman Ln. Crews at location with recycling plant fully involved. Defensive attach. 3rd alarm requested.…
Maryland Family Starts From Scratch After Devastating House Fire: 'We Are Numb' Maryland Family Starts From Scratch After Devastating House Fire: 'We Are Numb'
Maryland Family Starts From Scratch After Devastating House Fire: 'We Are Numb' A Maryland family is rebuilding after a fire tore through their home and left little behind but ashes and smoldering debris.  Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, crews from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and nearby agencies were called to a home in the 4400 block of Cortona Drive in Port Republic, where a massive blaze broke out inside. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames engulfing the residence and smoke billowing through the air before the home ultimately collapsed on itself, leaving the Lester family out in the cold.  The Calvert County fir…
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion claimed the life of one individual and left seven others injured, prompting a joint inquiry by local law enforcement and the FBI. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, ABC News and CNN are reporting. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near the hotel’s valet area.  Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fire that engulfed the vehicle. First responders quickly arrived…
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Dayle Haddon, a celebrated Canadian actress, model, and humanitarian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Solebury Township residence, authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning, Dec. 28, at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road. Emergency responders were called to the property around 6:31 a.m. after Bucks County 911 received a report of an unconscious man on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite, police said. The 76-year-old man was removed from the building by the New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad and transported to…
'Close Before You Doze:' Shut Door Credited For Containing Garage Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal 'Close Before You Doze:' Shut Door Credited For Containing Garage Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
'Close Before You Doze:' Shut Door Credited For Containing Garage Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Sometimes the little things go a long way. Quick action by firefighters and a closed interior garage door prevented a devastating fire from spreading through a single-family home on Harrington Drive in Rising Sun on Thursday afternoon, officials said. The blaze broke out around 4 p.m. in the garage of the home, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, when a neighbor spotted smoke and called 911.  Firebox 800: The Community Fire Company of Rising Sun is currently cleaning up from this first due garage fire on... Posted by Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Inc. on&nbs…
Students Fall Ill, Prompting Evacuation At High School In Harford County (UPDATED) Students Fall Ill, Prompting Evacuation At High School In Harford County (UPDATED)
Students Fall Ill, Prompting Evacuation At High School In Harford County (Updated) John Carroll High School in Bel Air was evacuated Monday afternoon after multiple students suddenly fell ill, according to police. First responders were called to the school shortly before noon on Dec. 9, as fire officials investigated unknown conditions that may have caused the students’ symptoms. In total, 13 people were treated and evaluated at area treatment facilities while several others took themselves to the hospital. All injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Volunteer Firefighters from @BelAirVolFireCo & multiple @HarfordCoDES EMS units are on scene at @JCSchool wi…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Interstate 81 South has fully reopened in Franklin County after a tractor-trailer fire shut down the roadway Friday evening, PennDOT announced. The fire occurred between Exit 14 (Wayne Avenue) and Exit 10 (PA-914/Marion) just after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, initially closing all southbound lanes, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Crews worked to offload the trailer’s contents into another truck before clearing the scene just after 10:30 p.m. Details about what the trailer was carrying have not been released. 🚨Happening Now!🚨 6:30pm I-81 SB @ mm 13. Crews are wor…
Baltimore Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police Baltimore Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police
Baltimore Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police A Baltimore man is in custody after a Monday morning shooting shut down a stretch of I-95 in Howard County, Maryland State Police confirmed. Kevin Gross, 46, has been charged in connection with the shooting of 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident unfolded just before 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 18, when Garcia-Rodriguez called 911 from the shoulder of northbound I-95 near Route 216, reporting he had been shot.  First responders found him beside his white 2014 Mazda2 and transported him to R …
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.
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…
Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane
Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar is now moving north after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane. It's now a tropical storm on landfall on Sunday evening, Oct. 20 in eastern Cuba, where heavy rain will continue causing life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the National Hurricane Center. Oscar formed rapidly over the weekend, After being upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday morning, Oct. 19, it strengthened to hurricane status just hours later. As it tracks north, Oscar will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the southeastern Bahamas M…
Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (Developing) Firefighters went to work in Baltimore County on Monday morning when a fire broke out in the steeple of a Pikesville church.  Crews were called to the 500 block of Reisterstown Road before 10 a.m. on Oct. 14, where they were met by flames coming from the first and second floors of the church, leading to a heavy response.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and 2nd floors of a church | extinguishments efforts continue | No injuries reported | Expect delays in the area. DT0947 TF pic.twitter.com/EToRRw3cuu — Baltimore County Fi…
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…
Maryland Man Among Five Killed In Small Plane Crash Near North Carolina Airport Maryland Man Among Five Killed In Small Plane Crash Near North Carolina Airport
Maryland Man Among Five Killed In Small Plane Crash Near North Carolina Airport A Maryland man has been identified by officials as one of the victims killed in a weekend crash when a single-engine plane went down in the woods near Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport in North Carolina. Silver Spring resident Shashwat Ajit Adhikari was one of five who were killed in a crash involving a Cirrus SR-22 airplane that remains under investigation days later by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The crash was reported at around 5 p.m. at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Others killed in the crash:  Jason Ray Campbell, 43, …
Manhole Fire In Baltimore Results In Street Closures, Causes Chaos For Drivers Manhole Fire In Baltimore Results In Street Closures, Causes Chaos For Drivers
Manhole Fire In Baltimore Results In Street Closures, Causes Chaos For Drivers A manhole fire caused chaos for some in Baltimore as crews battled an unexpected blaze that broke out on Sunday morning. At around 5 a.m. on Sept. 29, crews were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported fire inside a manhole with flames showing near the intersection of Pleasant Street. Baltimore City Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of N. Charles St. with a manhole on fire. Upon investigation firefighters found fire showing from a manhole at Charles St. and Pleasant St. Power has been turned off to the area and the fire has been extinguis…
Child Playing With Lighter Sparks Blaze At Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal Child Playing With Lighter Sparks Blaze At Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal
Child Playing With Lighter Sparks Blaze At Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal Things got a little too hot to handle for a child playing with a lighter inside a Harford County apartment that was damaged by fire on Wednesday afternoon, officials say. First responders were called at around 3:15 p.m. on Sept. 25 to the Edgewood Park Apartment complex on Edgewood Road, when a neighbor reported a fire inside one of the units. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, crews from the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Aberdeen Proving Grounds FD/EMS, were able to quickly knock down the fire, which was reported in a bedroom where the child was playing with a lighter. It…
Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING) Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING)
Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (Developing) Baltimore was burning on Sunday morning as crews worked to battle a six-alarm blaze that broke out in a restaurant and rapidly spread, authorities announced. A six-alarm fire was reported in downtown Baltimore early on Sunday, Sept. 22, as crews worked to contain the flames that were reported in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street, leading to closures in the area for several blocks as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which damaged several area residences. Avoid S Lombard St and S Eutaw St area. 5-alarm fire in progress. @BaltimoreMayor @BmoreCityDOT — Baltimo…
Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County
Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County Two people riding ATVs on the tracks in Baltimore County suffered critical injuries after being struck by an Amtrak train on Sunday night, police say. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, first responders from White Marsh were called to Schafer's Lane and CSX Railway 21237 to probe a crash involving an four-wheeler and Amtrak train. According to the Baltimore County Police Department the riders were on the tracks at the time they were struck. #bcofd personnel at the Unit Blk of Schaffers Lane at CSK RWY. Subject/s reported struck by Amtrak train while riding 4 wheelers on tracks. I…
Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (UPDATED) Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (UPDATED)
Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (Updated) New details were released by Harford County Sheriff Gahler following an isolated shooting reported at Joppatowne High School on Friday afternoon. There was an increased police presence at the school, though few confirmed details were released by officials. The school was reportedly evacuated.  Volunteer Firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia VFC and a @HarfordCoDES EMS unit are working at an incident at Joppatowne High School. Follow @Harford_Sheriff for updates. https://t.co/Y5ZBUGLQig — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) September 6, 2024 According to the sheriff, a 16-year…
Contractor Airlifted To Hospital After Falling Out Of Truck, Into Foundation Of Maryland Home Contractor Airlifted To Hospital After Falling Out Of Truck, Into Foundation Of Maryland Home
Contractor Airlifted To Hospital After Falling Out Of Truck, Into Foundation Of Maryland Home A construction worker in Harford County suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to an area hospital after falling out of a truck and into the foundation of a home in Joppa.  First responders were called before noon on Tuesday, Sept. 3 to the 1400 block of Philadelphia Road, where there was a reported injury at the construction site with a possibly unstable truck at the scene. Harford According to a Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS spokesperson, the injured person was airlifted by a state police helicopter to shock trauma in Baltimore for treatment and evaluations …
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…
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church The blaze that burned down a Maryland church on Thursday afternoon and caused $1.5 million in damage started in the steeple before rapidly spreading, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where there was a reported fire that was discovered by an employee inside the building who was working in a basement office and was able to escape safely. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading…
Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (DEVELOPING) Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (DEVELOPING)
Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (Developing) Fire crews in Maryland had to battle both the heat and a two-alarm blaze that tore through a Carroll County church on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where a fire broke out and rapidly spread throughout the building, causing devastating damage. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading to a second alarm. DSFMs along with @ATFBaltimore fire investigators are on the scene actively investigatin…
Man Charged In Deadly Stabbing During Domestic Incident: Maryland State Police Man Charged In Deadly Stabbing During Domestic Incident: Maryland State Police
Man Charged In Deadly Stabbing During Domestic Incident: Maryland State Police A 50-year-old Westminster man has been arrested and charged with the fatal stabbing of Miriam Glowacki in Carroll County over the weekend. Matthew Glowacki has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of the 45-year-old woman on Saturday, July 27. At around noon on Saturday afternoon, troopers were called to a home in the 1200 block of Ridge Road in Westminster, where there was a report of a woman attempting to harm herself. Upon arrival, they found Miriam Glowacki suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was rushed to an area hospital, where she later…