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Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland
One firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a three-alarm blaze that damaged several rowhomes in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. Crews were called at around 2:30 a.m. on June 25 to the 3000 block of Hudson Street in Canton, where there was a fast-moving fire that spread to multiple buildings, officials say. Baltimore Fire Department In total, eight homes and four rooftop decks were damaged. The injured firefighter was taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation by paramedics. No other injuries were reported. Shortly b4 3 a.m @BaltimoreFire responded to the 3000 blk o…
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Explosions Reported, Church Evacuated By Utility Room Fire In Baltimore
Explosions were reported and a fire had to be put out inside a Maryland church early on Friday morning in Baltimore, officials say. At approximately 4 a.m. on June 14, crews from the Baltimore Fire Department responded to the Christ Lutheran Church in the 700 block of South Charles Street, where there was a fire in the utility room, which caused an evacuation of the building. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical related. Baltimore Fire Department According to the agency, there were also reports of explosions in the basement of the building and adjacent manholes. The…
Lifestyle
Family Rallying Behind Grandfather Who Lost Boat, Home In Maryland Marina Fire
The hits keep on coming for a beloved grandfather who lost his wife to a disease two years ago, now his home, in the Baltimore marina fire that destroyed two boats. On Wednesday afternoon, the Baltimore Fire Department was called into action to battle a fast-moving blaze that torched two 55-foot vessels at the Anchorage Marina in Canton. Fire crews were able to corral the flames and limit the damage to the two docked boats, but not before one sank and the other suffered extensive damage. Baltimore City Fire Department battled a large fire involving two 55’ vessels at the An…
Police & Fire
Fair Lawn Firefighting Native Dies Of Injuries From Baltimore Rowhouse Blaze
A Fair Lawn native who was critically injured trying to rescue a brother firefighter in a blaze in Baltimore has tragically made the ultimate sacrifice. Fire Lt. Dillion Rinaldo succumbed to his injuries Tuesday night, Oct. 24, five days after a rowhouse blaze claimed the life of a fellow smoke eater whom he and his colleagues had gone back in to save. "To the Rinaldo family, we are at a loss for words," the Fair Lawn Fire Department wrote in a social media post. "Your son Dillon will never be forgotten," the post reads. "He had the biggest heart and would literally help anyone in need. Al…
Police & Fire
Fair Lawn Native Critically Burned Fighting Baltimore Fire Succumbs To His Injuries
A Fair Lawn native who was critically injured trying to rescue a brother firefighter in a blaze in Baltimore has tragically made the ultimate sacrifice. Fire Lt. Dillion Rinaldo succumbed to his injuries Tuesday night, Oct. 24, five days after a rowhouse blaze claimed the life of a fellow smoke eater whom he and his colleagues had gone back in to save. "To the Rinaldo family, we are at a loss for words," the Fair Lawn Fire Department wrote in a social media post. "Your son Dillon will never be forgotten," the post reads. "He had the biggest heart and would literally help anyone in need. Al…
Police & Fire
One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire
Maryland is in mourning after one firefighter died and sever others were injured battling a massive rowhouse blaze. Several homes went up in flames on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, and the furious fire claimed the life of one and left at least four other with various burns and other injuries, according to city officials. The firefighter's name has not been released, pending the notification of his family. "Tonight, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce one member has tragically perished as a result of his injuries," Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said during a briefing. Sh…
News
Maryland Courthouse Locked Down Due To Suspicious White Powder Found In Letter (
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A Baltimore courthouse had to be temporarily locked down on Monday afternoon after a staffer inside the building got a letter with a suspicious white powder inside, officials say. First responders and HazMat crews were called to the Circuit Court building on North Calvert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, where there was a curious package that sounded alarm bells and led to an evacuation of the second floor of the building. The Baltimore Fire Department sent crews to the scene to assist with the investigation, and residents have been advised to avoid the area around the 100 bl…
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Several Injured By Baltimore Bus Crashing Into Cars, Building In 'Mass Casualty Level Incident'
More than a dozen people were injured in Maryland on Saturday morning when a bus struck at least two vehicles and crashed into a building, according to the Baltimore Fire Department. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, officials say that a Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) bus struck a Lexus near the intersection of North Paca Street and West Mulberry Street in Baltimore. 🚨#BREAKING: Mass Casualty Incident declared after city bus crashes into building With dozens of injuries📌#Baltimore | #MarylandCurrently numerous emergency departments and law enforcement agencies are o…
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Hits Multiple Rowhomes In Baltimore On Monday Morning
Disaster was averted early on Monday morning when a two-alarm blaze broke out in Baltimore rowhomes. Shortly after 4 a.m. on Monday, May 8, members of the Baltimore Fire Department were called to the 2800 block of Frederick Avenue, where there was a reported fire impacting multiple units. Upon arrival, crews were met with three separate dwellings with fire showing through the roof of the residences. More pictures of @BaltimoreFire working on this mornings 2 alarm on the 2800blk of Frederick Ave. #PrideProtectingPeople 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gYLS0yb1M5 — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) May …
Police & Fire
Thief Steals Fire Truck In Baltimore During Episode, Officials Say
One person is in custody after stealing a Baltimore fire truck during a reported behavioral health crisis. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 28, officials say that a 30-year-old man entered a fire truck and released its brake in the 4900 block of Barber Avenue, allowing it to slowly drift away temporarily. BALTIMORE CITY - TRUCK 26 TO DISPATCH WE NEED THE POLICE - SOMEBODY JUST STOLE OUR TRUCK - 4907 BARBER AVE #BREAKING — Alertpage, Inc (@alertpage) April 28, 2023 “We need the police here, somebody just stole our truck 26,” a firefighter can be heard in a call to the authori…
Police & Fire
Multiple Rowhomes Go Up In Flames Overnight In Baltimore
Baltimore firefighters were hard at work overnight as a pair of fires broke out in area dwellings hours apart. Crews were first called to a home in the 2400 block of North Calvert Street for reports of a fire around 7 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 16, according to a Baltimore Fire Department spokesperson. Officials were able to contain the flames to the second floor of the three-story rowhome, they said. 🔥DWELLING FIRE🔥2400 blk N Calvert St 21218#Barclay@TheRobertStokes#BMORESBravest on scene with a fire on the 2nd floor of a 3 story row home. pic.twitter.com/VNBztjhETI — Baltimore Firefight…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed By Falling Building After Vehicle Crash: Baltimore Police
Baltimore firefighters rushed to the rescue after a car crashed into a building, authorities say. The collision was reported around 9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the area of East North Avenue and North Wolfe Street, according to a Baltimore Fire Department spokesperson. Investigators say that shortly before 9 p.m., officers spotted a stolen vehicle in the East North Avenue corridor, and attempted to stop it. The vehicle fled from police, and struck another vehicle, causing both vehicles to collide into the building at the intersection of East North Avenue and Wolfe Street. The impac…
Police & Fire
Boy Dead, Second Child Hospitalized After East Baltimore House Fire (
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One young boy is dead and another remains in the hospital after an early morning fire broke out in a Baltimore row home. Fire officials say that first responders were dispatched shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, to the 1600 block of East Oliver Street, where there were reports of a house on fire with dark, heavy smoke billowing through the air in the area. #BCFD responded to the 1600blk of E. Oliver St. Upon arrival units discovered 2 story dwelling with fire showing & reports of people trapped. FF’s quickly rescued 2 children that were transported to the hospital. T…
Police & Fire
Woman Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Warmed By Electric Blanket, Space Heaters Dies
A 61-year-old woman died after an electric blanket malfunctioned, sparking a two-alarm blaze that trapped her inside her Randallstown home on Monday morning, officials announced. Kim Marie Wilson has been identified by the Baltimore Fire Department as the woman who was rescued from a home in the 4100 block of Powells Run Road shortly before 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16. Original story - Firefighters Rescue One Trapped In Two-Alarm Randallstown Blaze She later died from injuries sustained in the fire, the agency announced on Tuesday, Jan. 17. According to investigators, the only heat in …
Police & Fire
Two Extricated From Vehicles By Firefighters Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Maryland
Two people were trapped in a crash in Baltimore and had to be extricated by fire crews, according to the firefighters' union. Multiple units from the Baltimore Fire Department responded to the 1500 block of Carswell Street at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, where there was a reported two-vehicle crash in the area. Upon arrival, a spokesperson for the Baltimore Firefighters Union IAFF Local 734 posted that crews found two people trapped at the scene of the crash, prompting them to call a second unit to the scene. 💥CRASH WITH RESCUE💥1500 blk Carswell St 21218#ColdstreamHomestead…
Police & Fire
Body Pulled From Water Of Maryland Golf Course Under Investigation: Police
An investigation is underway in Maryland after a dead body was pulled from a Baltimore golf course, police said. Police investigators and members of the Baltimore Fire Department responded to the Carroll Park Golf Course on Washington Boulevard shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, where there was a report of an unresponsive man floating in a body of water in the area. First responders were able to locate the body of the man - whose name was not released - and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office to con…
Police & Fire
Train Collides Into Vehicle On Baltimore Street
A Baltimore roadway is shut down after a train and vehicle collision, authorities say. Westbound Eastern Avenue at Kane Street has been shut down after the collision occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15, according to Baltimore Fire officials. WB Eastern Av is shut down at Kane St 21224 #Bayview @Zeke_Cohen due to a collision involving a train and a truck. #BalTraffic There is no #BMORESBravest response to this call.📷BFC1Ray pic.twitter.com/Rok6UfAD1t — Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) August 15, 2022 Details surrounding the cause of the crash have yet to …
News
Baltimore Parking Garage Collapses With Dozens Of Vehicles Inside
A parking garage in Baltimore has collapsed with over 50 vehicles inside, authorities say. The Pratt Street parking garage collapsed around 10:45 a.m., Friday, July 15, according to the Baltimore Fire Department. Miraculously, no injuries have been reported in the incident. Building inspectors are working with vehicle owners to remove the remaining vehicles from the garage. The incident will be handled by building management S&P Plus. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Victim Trapped In Machinery On Baltimore Block (
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Baltimore firefighters were on the scene of an accident where a civilian trapped in machinery. The victim became trapped on the 3200 block of Fait Avenue shortly after 12:30 p.m., according to the Baltimore Fire Department. The victim's condition is currently unknown and they are reportedly awaiting medical transport. This story will continue to be updated as it develops.
Police & Fire
Video Shows Raging Fire Ripping Through Baltimore Row Homes
Multiple fires broke out in Baltimore overnight, with one caught on video, authorities say. The first fire was broke out around 10:16 p.m. on the 4100 block of 6th Street. The second on the 700 block of Baylis Street was reported less than an hour later, according to the Baltimore Fire Department. 🔥WORKING DWELLING FIRE🔥700 blk Baylis St 21224#Canton @CantonBaltimore@Zeke_Cohen#BMORESBravest on scene with fire showing from (2) 2 story row homes. Additional units called.This is the 2nd active fire currently in Baltimore@RichLangford734 @officers964 @PrezFannon964 pic.twitter.com/LOi2D4…
Police & Fire
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Released From Hospital
Baltimore Firefighter John McMaster has been released from the hospital, after being critically injured in a fatal house fire that killed three other firefighters, according to officials. Firefighters Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo and John McMaster became trapped while battling the Jan. 24 row house blaze on West Pratt Street, the Baltimore Fire Department said. Butrim, Sadler and Lacayo died, McMaster was the sole survivor and listed in critical condition as early as Monday. Upon his release today he hugged family members and fellow fi…
Police & Fire
Massive Fire Tears Through Baltimore Building
Baltimore firefighters responded to a four-alarm fire at an apartment building in the Charles North neighborhood early Wednesday. The fire started at about 4:30 a.m. in the building at West 22nd Street and Maryland Avenue and quickly spread to the point that flames were shooting out of the roof. Nobody was injured in the blaze, but it took over 100 firefighters to control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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