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Police & Fire
Large Brush Fire Burns Several Acres In Maryland (
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A fast-moving brush fire swept through several acres of land in Prince George's County on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed. Around 10:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the 4700 block of Springmaid Lane in Oxon Hill, where a blaze had erupted and quickly spread across the area. The fire scorched more than two acres before being brought under control shortly before 1 p.m. Crews remained on the scene throughout the afternoon to extinguish hot spots and prevent flare-ups. Officials warned residents to expect emergency vehicles and smoky conditions in the area for several hours…
Police & Fire
Deputy Fire Chief In Maryland Accused Of Setting Blaze He Helped Extinguish
A Cecil County fire official has been arrested for allegedly setting a brushfire on the property of a local addiction treatment center, leaving a community stunned. Robert "Bobby" Bennett, 39, the deputy fire chief of Hacks Point Volunteer Fire Company, was taken into custody Tuesday morning after investigators identified him as the person allegedly responsible for a blaze earlier this month, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 4 when a brushfire burned two acres of land on Grove Neck Road at the Recovery Centers of America’s property, officials sa…
Police & Fire
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (
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The ongoing dry conditions throughout the region led to a large brush fire in Harford County that resulted in one firefighter suffering an injury, according to officials. First responders from multiple agencies in Northern Maryland and Pennsylvania were called at around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning to a brush and woods fire in the area of Baldhill Lane and Silver Lane in Darlington after being alerted to flames by a utility worker in the area. According to officials, the initial call came from a Delmarva Power technician, who found the flames spreading across the hillside near the Susqueha…
Police & Fire
Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room
A Maryland bank was temporarily left inoperative on Thursday morning when a fire broke out in a secured room, leading to a tricky battle for first responders. In Wicomico County, crews from the Salisbury Fire Department were called to PNC Bank at around 5:15 a.m. on Oct. 10 after being alerted by a security alarm and customer about the fire, which started in a secured ATM room that contained IT equipment. Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by smoke coming from building, and it took approximately a half hour to get the fire under control once they were able to get inside …
Police & Fire
Homeowner Burned After Electric Vehicle Catches Fire, Spreads To Garage In Maryland (
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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…
Police & Fire
Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire
Tricky weather conditions plagued first responders in Frederick County who were called in early on Thursday morning to battle a blaze that broke out in an area business. Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 26, the Frederick County Emergency Communications Center dispatched a call for a reported small building fire in the 13600 block of Glissans Mill Road in the Mount Airy area, prompting a call for assistance from neighboring agencies. 3:37am | 13600blk Glissans Mill Rd @ Linganore Winecellars | Building Fire | on scene with heavy fire showing from one story outbuilding structure | ta…
Schools
Fire Tears Through Vacant Montgomery County Elementary School Under Construction
Retirement had to wait for a veteran fire chief who was was active in suppressing a massive blaze that broke out overnight in Montgomery County. A massive two-alarm fire erupted at a vacant Maryland elementary school scheduled to be demolished later this year and replaced with a new building. Crews in Montgomery County were on hand for hours at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School in Silver Spring overnight, when a massive fire broke out and tore through the school. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The fire was initially reported at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. At the time, the school was un…
Police & Fire
Utility Worker, Homeowner Killed In Maryland House Explosion Identified By Fire Marshal
The Maryland Fire Marshal has identified the two victims killed in the Sunday morning home explosion in Harford County. Homeowner Ray Corkran, Jr., 73, and BGE utility employee Jose Rodriduez-Alvarado were both killed in Bel Air when a gas leak led to a massive explosion that rocked the neighborhood and caused millions of dollars in damage. House Explosion; 2300blk Arthur Woods Dr - Box 412-1; Co.3 units assisted Abingdon Fire Company with area search, small,... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Monday, August 12, 2024 Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first …
Lifestyle
Religious Leaders Look To Rebuild Maryland Church Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire
The community is rallying around parishioners and members of the Maryland church that burned down in Carroll County last week, causing approximately $1.5 million in damages, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, 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,…
Police & Fire
Family, Visiting Relatives Displaced By Loudoun County House Fire Sparked By Lightning
The thunderstorms that rolled through Loudoun County and the rest of the DMV region left a family and relatives visiting Virginia displaced after a lightning strike in the area, officials say. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, first responders from multiple agencies in Virginia and Maryland responded to a home in the 15000 block of Shannondale Road in Hillsboro to investigate a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews were met by smoke and fire coming from the garage, which rapidly spread to the second story of the residence. Firefighters made their way into the home and were …
News
Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (
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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…
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Three-Alarm Maryland Blaze May Have Gone Back Into Home, Fire Marshal Says
One person was found dead after firefighters knocked down the flames of a three-alarm fire in Northern Maryland on Monday morning, officials say. Crews from the Frostburg Fire Department and nearby agencies were called at around 3:45 a.m. on July 22 in Allegany County, where a massive blaze broke out in a home on Welsh Hill Road in Frostburg. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, 60 firefighters were able to get the situation under control in just 15 minutes, and once the fire was extinguished, they found one person inside. 1 of 10 FRM:messaging@iamresponding.com SUBJ:Eastern Garrett…
Police & Fire
Known Arsonist Set Commercial Storage Trailer Ablaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal
A man known to set several trash fires earlier this week is accused of escalating matters in Carroll County after allegedly setting a storage trailer ablaze. The Maryland Fire Marshal announced on Saturday that Joseph Affayroux, 42, has been arrested and now faces arson and other charges in connection to a fire that was knocked down by the Reese Volunteer Fire Company and other nearby agencies on Friday afternoon. Joseph Affayroux Office Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal Shortly after 4 p.m. on July 12, crews were called to the 3100 block of Baltimore Boulevard in Finksb…
Police & Fire
Firebug Burned Down Former Meadow View Swim Club Buildings In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says
The former Meadow View Swim Club in Carroll County was the target of a reported incendiary fire on Saturday morning, officials say. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 6, crews were called to the 3600 block of Littlestown Pike in Westminster, where the owners reported a fire involving two separate vacant wood-framed structures on the property. According to fire officials, the property was known as the former Meadow View Swim Club, and it was later determined by investigators that the blaze was intentionally set. Earlier today station 6 units were alerted on Box alarm 6-09 for a reporte…
Police & Fire
'Bank Juggers' Killed In Fiery Crash Following Police Pursuit From Maryland Into DC: Police
Two were killed in a fiery crash during a police pursuit that spanned from Anne Arundel County and ended in Southeast DC on Tuesday, officials say. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 2, officers in Anne Arundel County working a specific detail targeting suspected "bank juggers" known for targeting their victims as they deposited or withdrew cash from area banks. Crash with entrapment and fire Southern Ave & 41st St SE. 2 vehicles on fire being extinguished jointly by @dcfireems & @PGFDNews. Sadly, there are 2 confirmed fatalities. A 3rd patient being transported by PG. #DCsBrave…
Traffic
Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (
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Some northbound lanes of I-270 were blocked on Monday afternoon in Montgomery County while crews battled a truck fire. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montrose Road, where there was a truck fully engulfed in flames. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews were able to quickly get the fire knocked down, though some lanes remained blocked during the subsequent investigation and cleanup. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO No details about the cause of the fire have been released by investigators. Check…
Police & Fire
Man Who Set Motel Room Ablaze During Dispute Charged With Arson: Maryland Fire Marshal
Dozens of guests were displaced from a Southern Maryland motel this week after a man set a room on fire during a dispute, officials say. The Maryland Fire Marshal is investigating after Leonardtown resident Anthony Cleaver Mason, 64, allegedly set a blaze at the Super Eight Motel in California. First responders from multiple agencies were called shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 3 to the motel in the 22800 block of Three Notch Road to investigate a reported disturbance after an employee called 911 to report that some guests were arguing. They also reported that the occupants …
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