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Three-Alarm Fire In Baltimore Leaves One Dead, Some Families Displaced (DEVELOPING) Three-Alarm Fire In Baltimore Leaves One Dead, Some Families Displaced (DEVELOPING)
Three-Alarm Fire In Baltimore Leaves One Dead, Some Families Displaced (Developing) A 63-year-old woman was killed in an early morning three-alarm house fire in Baltimore that is expected to leave several families displaced. At around 4 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, first responders were called to the 500 block of East 38th Street, where there were reports of a fast-moving fire in the area of Greenmount Avenue. MEDIA STAGING: Greenmount Ave and E 38th Street. 3-Alarm Fire. pic.twitter.com/Sque6twr1Z — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) December 27, 2024 According to a spokesperson from the Baltimore Fire Department, crews were met by visible smoke an fire showing, with the thi…

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One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Baltimore County House Fire (DEVELOPING) One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Baltimore County House Fire (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Baltimore County House Fire (Developing) One person was killed and a second was rescued by firefighters with critical injuries after a blaze broke out inside a Baltimore County home on Friday morning, officials confirmed. At around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, first responders from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 400 block of Westshire Drive in Catonsville, where there was a house fire that required rescue. Upon arrival, officials say that crews were met by heavy fire showing from the residence, and three people were rescued, with one reportedly in critical condition. A cat and dog were also injured in …

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Woman, Two Dogs Tragically Killed In Maryland Trailer Inferno: Fire Marshal Woman, Two Dogs Tragically Killed In Maryland Trailer Inferno: Fire Marshal
Woman, Two Dogs Tragically Killed In Maryland Trailer Inferno: Fire Marshal A woman and two dogs were killed in a devastating trailer blaze that broke out Friday night in Cecil County, the Maryland Fir Marshal's Office announced. Firefighters from Singerly Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the fire at approximately 9 p.m. on Nov. 29 in the 1900 block of East Old Philadelphia Road, where there was a reported fire. Investigators say that a man told firefighters that he was able to escape the trailer unharmed, but his girlfriend and their two dogs were still inside. Crews extinguished the flames in under 10 minutes and later found the woman - who has not …

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Police & Fire
Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal
Flannel-Wearing Firestarter Sought After $50K Maryland Business Blaze: Fire Marshal Fire investigators are turning to the public for help identifying the suspect who set a Cumberland tire shop ablaze early Saturday morning, causing $50,000 in damages. The fire broke out around 4:42 a.m. at D&K Tires on Greene Street after surveillance footage captured the suspect igniting a flammable device on a window air conditioning unit. Cumberland Fire Department crews arrived at the two-bay auto repair shop to find flames shooting from a window. Firefighters contained the blaze to an office area, but smoke, soot, and water damage spread throughout the business. Video surveillanc…

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Police & Fire
Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Crews Battle Church Blaze In Baltimore County (Developing) Firefighters went to work in Baltimore County on Monday morning when a fire broke out in the steeple of a Pikesville church.  Crews were called to the 500 block of Reisterstown Road before 10 a.m. on Oct. 14, where they were met by flames coming from the first and second floors of the church, leading to a heavy response.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and 2nd floors of a church | extinguishments efforts continue | No injuries reported | Expect delays in the area. DT0947 TF pic.twitter.com/EToRRw3cuu — Baltimore County Fi…

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One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (Developing) 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…

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Police & Fire
Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland 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…

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Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials
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…

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Suspect Inserted Combustible Material In Mercedes Gas Tank In Maryland: Fire Marshal Suspect Inserted Combustible Material In Mercedes Gas Tank In Maryland: Fire Marshal
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 …

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Police & Fire
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
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…

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Police & Fire
Man Dead, Woman, Three Children Injured In Maryland Fire Man Dead, Woman, Three Children Injured In Maryland Fire
Man Dead, Woman, Three Children Injured In Maryland Fire A 43-year-old Maryland man died and several others were injured in a two-alarm Baltimore County apartment fire on Monday morning, officials confirmed. Crews were called shortly after midnight to the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Towson on Aug. 26, where there was a report of an apartment building on fire. 2 alarm apartment fire w/rescue. Fire crews respond to 8400 blk Greenway for apt fire. Crews arrive to fire showing and people trapped. EMS transported 4 peds patients with minor burns and 2 adults with serious injuries to area hospitals. Fire under control 0059 hrs. DT1204. RA pic.twi…

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Lifestyle
Religious Leaders Look To Rebuild Maryland Church Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire Religious Leaders Look To Rebuild Maryland Church Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire
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,…

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Police & Fire
Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal
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 …

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Police & Fire
Incendiary Fires Reported At Gambrill State Park In Maryland Incendiary Fires Reported At Gambrill State Park In Maryland
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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Police & Fire
Support Swells For Employees Of Galvinell Meat Company Following $2.5M Fire In Maryland Support Swells For Employees Of Galvinell Meat Company Following $2.5M Fire In Maryland
Support Swells For Employees Of Galvinell Meat Company Following $2.5M Fire In Maryland Gone, but not forgotten. A community is rallying around the owners and employees of the Galvinell Meat Company in Cecil County to support them after a massive two-alarm fire burned down the building and caused upwards of $2.5 million in damage late last month, though they have vowed to rebuild. On Tuesday, April 30, an early morning fire destroyed a well-known Cecil County meat butchering shop, causing an estimated $2.5 million in damages.  Community Fire Company of Rising Su "Our beloved family business, Galvinell Meat Company, was tragically destroyed in a fire," a family me…

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Police & Fire
Bystanders Help Neighbor Out Of Burning Home In Maryland Bystanders Help Neighbor Out Of Burning Home In Maryland
Bystanders Help Neighbor Out Of Burning Home In Maryland Neighbors are being credited for helping rescue a Washington County resident out of a burning home overnight in Hagerstown. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on Monday, April 22, crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department were called to the 700 block of Chestnut Street following reports of a house fire with people trapped inside a two-story home. Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by flames coming from several windows on the second floor, with one resident already safely outside and another being assisted by bystanders to get out of the home. Hagerstown Fire Department Both …

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Police & Fire
Alleged Arsonist Who Burned Initials Into Tree May Have Set More Fires, Officials Say Alleged Arsonist Who Burned Initials Into Tree May Have Set More Fires, Officials Say
Alleged Arsonist Who Burned Initials Into Tree May Have Set More Fires, Officials Say An alleged arsonist who possibly burned his initials on things is facing charges following a lengthy investigation in Harford County, the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office announced on Saturday afternoon. Aberdeen resident Bryan Keith Gilley, 45, was arrested overnight after it was determined that he was responsible for at least one fire, and potentially several others, dating back to May last year, officials say. In June 2023, the fire marshal and ATF launched an investigation into fires involving woods, trees, and train tracks in the area of 200 South Post Road in Aberdeen.  Inves…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Toddler Killed, Family Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal (DEVELOPING) Toddler Killed, Family Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal (DEVELOPING)
Toddler Killed, Family Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal (Developing) A 2-year-old toddler was killed and two others were sent to area hospitals in Maryland after a two-alarm blaze broke out in Washington County, according to the state fire marshal. At around 6:20 p.m. on Friday night, crews from the Smithburg Community Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding agencies were called to a house fire in the 20600 block of Military Road in Cascade, where there was a home converted into apartments up in flames, investigators said. Officials say that upon arrival, firefighters found a 24-year-old woman and 1-year-old child injured, with other tenants advising first re…

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Police & Fire
Multi-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Business Considered 'A Total Loss' Multi-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Business Considered 'A Total Loss'
Multi-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Business Considered 'A Total Loss' An investigation has been launched after firefighters spent hours battling a multi-alarm blaze that destroyed a business in Maryland. Crews were called to Tiffin Mats on Blue Ball Road at around 1 a.m. on Monday morning after being alerted to the fire, which required more than 100 firefighters from Cecil and Harford counties, as well as Pennsylvania and Delaware, approximately two hours to control, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. DSFMs remain on the scene from last night's devastating fire in Elkton. Tiffin Mats, located in the Triumph Industrial Park, is considered a total loss.…

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Police & Fire
Longtime Vacant Home Torched Intentionally In Maryland: Fire Marshal Longtime Vacant Home Torched Intentionally In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Longtime Vacant Home Torched Intentionally In Maryland: Fire Marshal A firebug burned a vacant home to the ground in what is being investigated as an incendiary blaze in Cecil County, officials say. Shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning, crews from the Singerly Fire Company in Elkton were called to Red Hill Road, where a passerby reported that a home known to be vacant for years had been set ablaze. It didn't take long for firefighters to get the flames under control, but the damage was done, and the home is considered a total loss, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Investigators, using a K9, said that it was determined that the fire was intentiona…

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Police & Fire
Camper Goes Up In Flames Days After Being Parked In Maryland Lot (VIDEO) Camper Goes Up In Flames Days After Being Parked In Maryland Lot (VIDEO)
Camper Goes Up In Flames Days After Being Parked In Maryland Lot (Video) Questions have been raised after a camper went up in flames days after it was placed near a Harford County park. Crews from the Fallston Volunteer Fire Company were called to the Mountain Road Park and Ride near Reckord Road Park in Joppa shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday night, where there was a fully-engulfed Prowler camper, officials say. Firefighters were able to quickly corral the flames, though not before the camper was destroyed and the blaze caused an estimated $10,000 in damage. Updated photos and dashcam footage from Chief 13 on Travel Trailer Fire from 11/24 . Posted by Fall…

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Police & Fire
One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome 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…

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Police & Fire
Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (PHOTOS) Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (Photos) A series of suspicious fires are under investigation and an arsonist is reportedly in custody as officials in Montgomery County continue to investigate, officials say.  The long night began around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, when first responders were called to the Holbrook Center in Gaithersburg following a report of two-alarm fires, prompting a heavy presence from the fire department. Update - Holbrook Center, 400blk S Frederick Av; @mcfrs Fire Explosive Investigators indicate the several fires (at 3 separate fires) are suspicious in nature, damage is significant (included 2 differen…

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Trash Truck Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Maryland On Tuesday Trash Truck Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Maryland On Tuesday
Trash Truck Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Maryland On Tuesday A stretch of I-95 was shut down on Tuesday afternoon when a trash truck went up in flames.  The evening commute is expected to be impacted by the lane closures, which were reported at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11 in the southbound lanes near O'Donnell Street in Baltimore. Officials say that upon arrival, first responders found the truck fully engulfed, though no injuries were reported. As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, traffic was still not moving in the area as fire crews and police investigate and clear the scene. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for up…

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Police & Fire
Firefighter Killed Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland Firefighter Killed Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland
Firefighter Killed Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland One firefighter was killed and a second injured when a home collapsed during an early morning fire in St. Mary's County on Tuesday morning, officials say. The firefighter has not been identified, but he was part of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station unit that was providing support to multiple agencies who responded to the Leonardtown fire. First responders were called at approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27 to the 20500 block of Deer Wood Park Drive. While fighting the fire, officials said that one firefighter fell from the first floor and into a basement when the floor collapsed, a…

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Police & Fire
Families, Pets Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Maryland Families, Pets Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Maryland
Families, Pets Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Maryland Several people were displaced in Frederick County on Monday morning when an early morning fire broke out in an area home and quickly spread to neighboring units. Shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Monday, May 15, Frederick County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the 600 block of East H Street in Brunswick to help knock down a reported fire that prompted a second alarm. The fire was reported in the 600 block of East H Street.Frederick County Fire & Rescue The building was evacuated by 3:50 a.m. on Monday morning, though crews were still battling a blaze that spread from the bottom of…

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News
MD Man Making Homemade Fireworks Suffers Serious Burns: Fire Marshal MD Man Making Homemade Fireworks Suffers Serious Burns: Fire Marshal
MD Man Making Homemade Fireworks Suffers Serious Burns: Fire Marshal The Fourth of July came a little too early for a Carroll County man who suffered extensive injuries making homemade fireworks over the weekend. An investigation has been launched by state and federal officials after a 68-year-old man suffered severe burns in the 300 block of Parisian Way in Westminster on Friday, April 21, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Officials say that the Bureau of Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) joined an inquiry after first responders were called at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday morning to investigate an incident, where the homeowner said he was mak…

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Woman Seriously Burned In Parkville House Fire Woman Seriously Burned In Parkville House Fire
Woman Seriously Burned In Parkville House Fire A residential fire in Baltimore County left a woman fighting for her life, authorities say. The woman suffered serious injuries after the fire, which occurred at a home in the 7900 block of Beverly Avenue in Parkville, Baltimore County fire officials said shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Emergency personnel rushed the woman to the Bayview Burn Center for treatment of what were described as "serious injuries."  A woman was rescued by firefighters after a residential fire in the 7900 blk of Beverly Ave. #parkville | EMS transported the patient to Bayview Burn Center with se…

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Police & Fire
Midday Blaze Tears Thorugh Cecil County Farmhouse Not Occupied In Decades Midday Blaze Tears Thorugh Cecil County Farmhouse Not Occupied In Decades
Midday Blaze Tears Thorugh Cecil County Farmhouse Not Occupied In Decades Questions are being raised in Cecil County after a historic home that has stood vacant for decades went up in flames on Wednesday afternoon. An old farmhouse on Telegraph Road in Elkton was gutted on Wednesday, Jan. 18 when a fire that remains under investigation tore through the structure, causing upwards of $250,000 in damage to the vacant dwelling. #UPDATE - Investigators continue to investigate the cause of the two-alarm house fire in the 3300 block of Telegraph Road. Singerly Fire Company, Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Inc. and multiple other departments remain on the scene…

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Police & Fire
Fast-Moving Fire Quickly Corralled In Howard County Fast-Moving Fire Quickly Corralled In Howard County
Fast-Moving Fire Quickly Corralled In Howard County No injuries were reported on Tuesday afternoon when a massive house fire broke out and quickly spread to nearby vehicles parked in Howard County, officials say. Shortly after 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, first responders from the Howard County Fire and Rescue Services were called to the 8600 block of Rose Lane to investigate a reported fire in Jessup. Crews are on scene of a house fire in the 8600 block of Rose Lane, Jessup. PIO en route. — Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) December 27, 2022 According to investigators, the fire was placed under control at approximately 5:45 p.m. on …

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Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Tricky Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire Firefighter Injured Battling Tricky Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Tricky Two-Alarm Maryland House Fire One firefighter had to be treated for injuries as crews contended with a tricky early-morning two-alarm wall fire that broke out in Carroll County, officials said. Shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, first responders in Union Bridge were called to the 600 block of Raywell Avenue when a passerby alerted them to a fire that broke out in a multi-family home. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, a crew of 50 firefighters from the Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the call, where they were met with a fire that had sparked inside a wall at the re…

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