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Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO) Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO)
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (Video) 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…

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by Zak Failla
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Brush Fires Shut Down I-695 Stretch In Maryland Brush Fires Shut Down I-695 Stretch In Maryland
Brush Fires Shut Down I-695 Stretch In Maryland Nearly a dozen acres of land were burned up when a brush fire broke out in Rosedale on Wednesday afternoon, temporarily tying up traffic on I-695 as crews battled the blaze. The fire was reported at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, near I-695 along the inner loop of the highway between exits 36 (MD 702) and 38 (Eastern Boulevard), prompting a heavy response by the Baltimore County Fire Department and nearby agencies. The fire came hours after a “Red Flag Warning” was put into effect by the National Weather Service in parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia due to extremely l…

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by Zak Failla
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Eight-Alarm Fire Evacuates Dozens Of Homes Near Baltimore County Park (DEVELOPING) Eight-Alarm Fire Evacuates Dozens Of Homes Near Baltimore County Park (DEVELOPING)
Eight-Alarm Fire Evacuates Dozens Of Homes Near Baltimore County Park (Developing) A brush fire that broke out in a local park had risen to eight alarms Tuesday, April 4 in Baltimore County. The fire erupted within Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area around 3 p.m., according to Baltimore County Fire officials. A helicopter was preparing to drop water on the massive blaze as of 6:30 p.m., officials said. Over 200 firefighters from around the region have been called to help battle the blaze as the fire continues to spread rapidly across the area around Deer Park Road and Berryman's Lane. Officials say at least 29 homes have been evacuated as the fire spreads. There …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Helicopter To Drop Water Over 8-Alarm Brush Fire Tearing Through Baltimore County Helicopter To Drop Water Over 8-Alarm Brush Fire Tearing Through Baltimore County
Helicopter To Drop Water Over 8-Alarm Brush Fire Tearing Through Baltimore County A brush fire that broke out in a local park had risen to eight alarms Tuesday, April 4 in Baltimore County. The fire erupted within Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area around 3 p.m., according to Baltimore County Fire officials. A helicopter was preparing to drop water on the massive blaze as of 6:30 p.m., officials said. The fire continued to spread rapidly across the area around Deer Park Road and Berryman's Lane. There have been no injuries reported in the fire, and there is a heavy smoke presence in the area. Emergency crews are advising people to stay out of the area as they co…

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by Annie DeVoe