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Police & Fire
One Killed In Frederick County Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: Officials (
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One person was killed overnight in a fire that broke out inside a Frederick County home, officials confirmed. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. An unconscious person was found inside, officials said, and treated by paramedics at the scene, though they were pronounced dead. No details abo…
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
Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Vacant Maryland 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
Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials
An 8-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire died at the hospital, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search and res…
News
Suspect Inserted Combustible Material In Mercedes Gas Tank In Maryland: Fire Marshal
A Mercedes in Washington County was damaged early on Sunday morning when an incendiary fire broke out in Hagerstown. Crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department responded at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Sept. 8 to the 1000 block of Security Road to investigate a reported car fire. Firefighters responded to the scene, where they found the fire was already extinguished, though the vehicle suffered significant damage. According to investigators from the Maryland Fire Marshal, the cause of the fire was determined to be incendiary, with an open flame to combustible material that was inserted …
Police & Fire
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…
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
Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal
A 34-year-old woman got an unexpected wakeup call from her neighbor on Saturday morning when she was stirred by the pounding on her door that alerted her to a fire inside her Harford county home. Shortly before 11:45 a.m, first responders from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the 2400 block of Woodlea Drive in Joppa, where there was a reported fire that was reported by a passerby. The fire began on a side porch and quickly spread before a team of 40 firefighters knocked down the flames, though it caused an estimated $150,000 in damage. #jmvfc8 …
Police & Fire
Building Unsafe To Occupy After Floor Collapses During Maryland Fire, Officials Say
Fire crews had to deal with tricky conditions overnight when a fire broke out in a Silver Spring building, according to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson. Dozens of firefighters were called at around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to the area of Layhill Road and Norbeck Road, where there was a reported fire in a two-story home that had limited access to fire hydrants. At the time of the fire, the structure was not occupied. Officials say that while battling the blaze, the flames collapsed part of the second floor onto the first, making the building unsafe and making the invest…
Police & Fire
Incendiary Fires Reported At Gambrill State Park In Maryland
An alleged arsonist is at large after intentionally setting incendiary fires at Gambrill State Park, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Monday, July 1, investigators say that thy found a plastic portable toilet and State Park signage damaged by what was described as "malicious burning. The fires were reported by a passerby. According to the fire marshal, unknown suspects attempted to burn down the toilet and sign at the trailhead of the State Park using combustibles, though it is unclear who is responsible. The incident caused an estimated $1,000 in damage. I…
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