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$1M Fire Destroys Maryland Townhouse After Attic AC Sparks Two-Alarm Blaze $1M Fire Destroys Maryland Townhouse After Attic AC Sparks Two-Alarm Blaze
$1M Fire Destroys Maryland Townhouse After Attic AC Sparks Two-Alarm Blaze A two-alarm fire in Maryland lit up the sky and left behind more than $1 million in damage after flames tore through the attic of a townhouse and rapidly spread, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, in the Martingham Circle development in St. Michaels. A passerby spotted the fire and called 911. 6/21/25 1322 hours Firefighters from St.Michaels, Tilghman, Easton and Talbot County Paramedic 94 were alerted for the... Posted by St. Michaels Fire Department, Inc. on Saturday, June 21, 2025 Firefighters arrive…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Nearly a quarter million mini fridges are being recalled due to electrical issues that can increase the chances of a fire, officials said. AstroAI is recalling 249,100 of its four-liter/six-can mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The fridges were sold on Amazon and AstroAI's websites between 2019 and 2022 for about $40.  According to the CPSC, the fridges can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. At least 70 incidents have been reported, including two fires that caused over $360,000 in property damage. The fridges…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys State Highway Administration Facility In Maryland, Investigators Say Fire Destroys State Highway Administration Facility In Maryland, Investigators Say
Fire Destroys State Highway Administration Facility In Maryland, Investigators Say A massive fire tore through a Maryland State Highway Administration facility in Centreville, causing an estimated $800,000 in damages, officials said. The Office of the State Fire Marshal reported that the blaze broke out around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the SHA facility on 111 Safety Drive, according to investigators.  Fire crews from Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding agencies arrived to find heavy flames consuming multiple vehicles and the storage garage where they were parked. The fire quickly escalated to two alarms, requiring dozens of firefighters to battle …

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by Zak Failla