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Man Airlifted With Severe Burns After Trash Fire Spreads In Maryland, Officials Say Man Airlifted With Severe Burns After Trash Fire Spreads In Maryland, Officials Say
Man Airlifted With Severe Burns After Trash Fire Spreads In Maryland, Officials Say A backyard fire in Maryland took a dangerous turn when heavy winds spread the flames, leaving a 61-year-old man badly burned and in need of an emergency airlift, officials said. The victim had been burning trash and brush in a metal barrel at his home on Joseph Drive in Salisbury around 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, when the fire quickly got out of control, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department arrived after reports of a shed fire and burn victim but instead found a small brush fire—and a seriously injured man. Maryland State P…
41,000+ Birds Perish In Maryland Chicken House Blaze: Fire Marshal 41,000+ Birds Perish In Maryland Chicken House Blaze: Fire Marshal
41,000+ Birds Perish In Maryland Chicken House Blaze: Fire Marshal A devastating fire tore through two chicken houses in Somerset County, killing upwards of 41,000 chickens and destroying a vehicle, officials said. The blaze broke out over the weekend at a property on Pete’s Hill Road in Princess Anne, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. When the property owner arrived at the farm, one of the chicken houses had already collapsed in flames.  Investigators say he tried to prevent the fire from spreading to another chicken house but was overtaken by the fast-moving flames, which also engulfed his Toyota Highlander. Firefighters from the Princ…
Mom Rescues Toddlers From Maryland House Fire Mom Rescues Toddlers From Maryland House Fire
Mom Rescues Toddlers From Maryland House Fire A late-night house fire forced a Harford County family, including two young children, to flee their home, officials said. The fire ignited around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, inside a two-story home in the 3800 block of Hebron Terrace in Abingdon, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Before the fire, a resident noticed a tripped breaker and reset it, investigators said. Moments later, she smelled smoke and saw flames spreading behind a basement couch. She quickly alerted her family, and they all escaped— including her 2- and 3-year-old children—before flames could spread, offi…
One House, Two Fires: Crews Return To Maryland Home As Blaze Rekindles One House, Two Fires: Crews Return To Maryland Home As Blaze Rekindles
One House, Two Fires: Crews Return To Maryland Home As Blaze Rekindles Firefighters in Harford County were called to the same home twice in one morning after a generator fire may have reignited, officials said The Darlington Volunteer Fire Company was called to a two-story home in the 3200 block of Conowingo Road around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, after reports of a smoking or burning generator on the rear porch, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Crews extinguished the fire quickly, but just three hours later, at 9:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched back to the same home—this time for a full-fledged house fire, officials said. Upon arrival, c…
Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating
Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating Tragedy struck Maryland overnight as six people were killed in three separate fires in less than 12 hours, authorities confirmed. The most recent fire claimed two lives early Friday in Allegany County, following incidents in Anne Arundel and Harford counties. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 21, 911 dispatchers received reports of smoke and flames coming from a home on Asbury Avenue in LaVale, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Sixty firefighters from LaVale and nearby departments battled the blaze for 25 minutes before gaining control. During a search of the home, respo…
7-Year-Old Boy Wakes Up Family As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Above Local Shop 7-Year-Old Boy Wakes Up Family As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Above Local Shop
7-Year-Old Boy Wakes Up Family As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Above Local Shop A Harford County mother and her two children narrowly escaped an apartment fire early Friday morning, thanks to the quick actions of her 7-year-old son, authorities said. The fire broke out shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Feb. 14 in a two-story building on Conowingo Road in Bel Air, with Olivia’s Shop on the first floor and an apartment above it, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators said the fire originated in a bedroom and was sparked when a space heater came into contact with combustibles. The apartment’s occupant was asleep when her 7-year-old son woke her u…
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials A devastating townhouse fire in Oxon Hill claimed the life of an elderly woman Tuesday night, prompting fire officials to return to the area to provide free smoke alarms and fire safety education. Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 6100 block of Brandyhall Court shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 after receiving reports of a fire.  Upon arrival, officials say crews found flames showing from the second floor of a three-story, middle-unit townhouse. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze, but an 84-year-old woman was found with critical injuries ins…
Electrical Extension Cord Sparks Deadly Baltimore County House Fire Electrical Extension Cord Sparks Deadly Baltimore County House Fire
Electrical Extension Cord Sparks Deadly Baltimore County House Fire A faulty extension cord may be to blame for the fatal house fire in Baltimore County that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman. Janet Pereira died on Wednesday, Jan. 22 when a fire broke out shortly before noon in a home in the 1800 block of Marshall Road in Dundalk. Upon arrival, a spokesperson from the Baltimore County Fire Department said that they were met by flames coming from the front of the home, and were advised by witnesses that there was a woman unaccounted for. Pereira was found on the first floor of the burning home and she was pronounced dead at the scene. One firefighter…
Maryland Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident That Critically Injured Child Maryland Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident That Critically Injured Child
Maryland Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident That Critically Injured Child Maryland’s Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray is urging caution around indoor fire pits following a devastating fire that left a child critically injured and a woman hurt.  An alert was issued on Tuesday highlighting the dangers of flame jetting and other hazards linked to the increasingly popular devices, often used for making s'mores or adding ambiance. The fire, reported last week in a Laurel townhouse, started when an alcohol-fueled fire pit ignited explosively.  A 9-year-old was transported to the Pediatric Burn Center at Johns Hopkins Children's Center with severe burn…
'Close Before You Doze:' Shut Door Credited For Containing Garage Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal 'Close Before You Doze:' Shut Door Credited For Containing Garage Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
'Close Before You Doze:' Shut Door Credited For Containing Garage Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Sometimes the little things go a long way. Quick action by firefighters and a closed interior garage door prevented a devastating fire from spreading through a single-family home on Harrington Drive in Rising Sun on Thursday afternoon, officials said. The blaze broke out around 4 p.m. in the garage of the home, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, when a neighbor spotted smoke and called 911.  Firebox 800: The Community Fire Company of Rising Sun is currently cleaning up from this first due garage fire on... Posted by Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Inc. on&nbs…
First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland
First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland The first three cold-related deaths of the 2024-2025 winter season have been reported in Maryland, according to state health officials. The Maryland Department of Health said the deaths involved adult males—two in their 60s and one in their 30s, with two being reported in Baltimore City, while the third was reported in Baltimore County.  The first fatality was reported Nov. 23, with the other two occurring Dec. 2. Officials are urging Maryland residents to take precautions to prevent cold-related illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures continue to drop.  Health …
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Improperly discarded fireplace ashes ignited a fire that caused $55,000 in damages to a Harford County home, officials said. The blaze broke out on Thursday, Dec. 5, at approximately 3:49 p.m. at a two-story single-family home located on Shepherd Court in Jarrettsville, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire began on the rear porch and was discovered by the homeowner and a neighbor, who noticed flames spreading to the backside of the residence.  Thirty firefighters from the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company responded and controlled the fire within minutes, offi…
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 …
Maryland Man Dies Days After Falling Into Fire Pit In Tragic Accident: Police Maryland Man Dies Days After Falling Into Fire Pit In Tragic Accident: Police
Maryland Man Dies Days After Falling Into Fire Pit In Tragic Accident: Police A man has succumbed to his injuries days after a horrifying accident involving a fire pit in Baltimore County, officials said. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 in the 3600 block of Bay Drive in Bowley's Quarters when Glen Himmelheber, Jr. tripped and fell into a lit fire pit in his backyard.  Witnesses were able to call for help, and Himmelheber was rushed to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center with severe burns, where he later died on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Officials are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident, though no foul play i…
Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats
Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open-air burning amid the "extremely dry conditions" that have plagued the region recently. According to officials, "extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires statewide, and conditions are not expected to change in the near future." It was enacted on Friday, Nov. 1.  The ban will remain in effect until the Maryland Forest Service determines the state has received enough precipitation to reduce the threat of wildfires statewide, they added. …
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Saturday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 26, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 15 and 20 mph and gusts possibly reaching 30 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels like grass, leaves, and small shrubs."  In response to the expected weather, forecas…
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Thursday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 24, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 10 and 15 mph and gusts possibly reaching 25 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels."  In response to the expected weather, forecasters have cautions that "residents an…
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Firefighters had to contend with tricky conditions on Monday morning as they battled a blaze that broke out inside a Baltimore County church. New details have been released by investigators as they continue to probe the fire at the St. Paul Praise and Worship Center on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Crews were called at around 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 14 to the church, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor that spread to the second story and into the steeple of the building.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and …
Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire
Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Maryland Garage Fire The cause of a massive fire that tore through a Montgomery County garage and damaged a home has been determined to possibly be improperly disposed smoking materials, investigators say. Late on Friday afternoon, first responders were called to the 13600 block of Cherrydale Drive near Glenn Mill Road in Rockville, where there was a reported fire in a garage that spread to an area home. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, the fire was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 by a neighbor who alerted the family that there were flames showing from the gara…
Firefighters In Maryland Help Battle Blaze In Virginia Caused By Improperly Disposed Oily Rags Firefighters In Maryland Help Battle Blaze In Virginia Caused By Improperly Disposed Oily Rags
Firefighters In Maryland Help Battle Blaze In Virginia Caused By Improperly Disposed Oily Rags Improperly disposed rags in a Loudoun County garage led to a large fire that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage when they spontaneously combusted, officials confirmed. On Sunday night, multiple agencies in Virginia and Maryland were called to a reported garage fire in the 13300 block of Downey Mill Road in Lovettsville, where there was a reported blaze that broke out.  First responders were met by an active fire on the exterior of the garage, though firefighters were able to contain the flames before they spreading to the inside of the structure. It then took fire and rescu…
Improperly Discarded Ashes Spark Maryland House Blaze, Fire Marshal Says Improperly Discarded Ashes Spark Maryland House Blaze, Fire Marshal Says
Improperly Discarded Ashes Spark Maryland House Blaze, Fire Marshal Says Improperly discarded ashes from a bonfire during the unseasonably warm start to fall led to a house fire in Harford County, the Maryland Fire Marshal is cautioning. Nearly two dozen firefighters from the Bel Air Fire Department were called at around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 1600 block of Junius Court when a neighbor reported that the exterior of a home was on fire. First responders were quickly able to knock down the flames in less than a half hour, though it caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to the single-family home.  It was later determined that the fire was accide…
Child Playing With Lighter Sparks Blaze At Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal Child Playing With Lighter Sparks Blaze At Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal
Child Playing With Lighter Sparks Blaze At Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal Things got a little too hot to handle for a child playing with a lighter inside a Harford County apartment that was damaged by fire on Wednesday afternoon, officials say. First responders were called at around 3:15 p.m. on Sept. 25 to the Edgewood Park Apartment complex on Edgewood Road, when a neighbor reported a fire inside one of the units. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, crews from the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Aberdeen Proving Grounds FD/EMS, were able to quickly knock down the fire, which was reported in a bedroom where the child was playing with a lighter. It…
Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters
Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters A husband and wife from Long Island admitted fault after a fire killed two Maryland sisters staying at their vacation rental. Peter Miller, age 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide, and Pamela Miller, age 55, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Aug. 26. It came two years after sisters Lindsay Wiener, age 19, and Jillian Wiener, age 21, both of Potomac, Maryland, died in a fire at the couple’s Noyac rental home in August 2022. Earlier Report: Sisters On Vacation Killed In Hamptons House Fire According to prosecutors, …
Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal
Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal A dispute between a landlord and tenant turned fiery and landed one man behind bars in Washington County after he threatened to burn down the home he was renting, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Randy Sigler, 65, who was renting a home in Hagerstown, is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for threatening arson during a dispute with his landlord and her husband. Officials say that shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 13600 block of Grandview Drive to investigate a reported dispute between …
'Crackling Noise, Glow' On Maryland Porch Alerted Family To Fire, Investigators Say 'Crackling Noise, Glow' On Maryland Porch Alerted Family To Fire, Investigators Say
'Crackling Noise, Glow' On Maryland Porch Alerted Family To Fire, Investigators Say A faulty extension cord is to blame for a Washington County fire that left a family displaced and destroyed a home in Hancock on Sunday afternoon, according to investigators. Four dozen firefighters from the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company responded at around 3 p.m. on July 21, when the occupants of a White Oak Ridge residence reported that a blaze has broken out in their home. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, one occupant inside the home heard a crackling noise, and observed a glow outside the home, which turned out to be the flames that broke out on the front porch. The occupant wa…
Man Killed In Three-Alarm Maryland Blaze May Have Gone Back Into Home, Fire Marshal Says Man Killed In Three-Alarm Maryland Blaze May Have Gone Back Into Home, Fire Marshal Says
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…
Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland
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…
One Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire, Officials Say One Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire, Officials Say
One Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire, Officials Say The person pulled from a Harford County home died at the scene of a house fire, according to officials. Late on Tuesday morning on May 14, first responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies were called to the 100 block of Marshall Drive in Forest Hill, when motorists on the Belair Bypass reported seeing smoke and flames coming from an area home. At 2 p.m., Harford County Fire and EMS officials announced that firefighters searching the home found a person inside who was rescued and ultimately pronounced dead at the scene after being treated. Firefighters arrived wi…
Poorly Placed Portable Space Heater To Blame For Maryland House Blaze: Fire Officials Poorly Placed Portable Space Heater To Blame For Maryland House Blaze: Fire Officials
Poorly Placed Portable Space Heater To Blame For Maryland House Blaze: Fire Officials A portable space heater is to blame for a blaze that created several heroic neighbors in Washington County, fire officials say. 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. Chestnut Street Fire Update The Hagerstown City Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the Chestnut Street... Posted by Hagerstown Fire Department on Thursday, May 2, 2024 Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by …
Man Killed In House Blaze May Have Been Trying To Extinguish It: Maryland Fire Marshal Man Killed In House Blaze May Have Been Trying To Extinguish It: Maryland Fire Marshal
Man Killed In House Blaze May Have Been Trying To Extinguish It: Maryland Fire Marshal A 55-year-old man was killed - while possibly trying to extinguish - an attic fire that broke out in a Cecil County home on Friday morning, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Jeffrey Scot Jackson has been preliminarily identified by fire investigators as the person who was pulled from a Cooper Street home by members of the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun.  The fire was reported at approximately 4:20 a.m. on April 19.  First responders in Rising Sun and other nearby agencies were called to the one-story home, where they were met by heavy smoke and flames coming from the …
Two-Alarm Car Fire Tears Through Harford County Garage, Home Two-Alarm Car Fire Tears Through Harford County Garage, Home
Two-Alarm Car Fire Tears Through Harford County Garage, Home A malfunctioning car that had just been parked in the garage of a Harford County home sparked a two-alarm blaze that caused approximately $500,000 in damage and left a family temporarily displaced, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders were called shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, when a fast-moving fire spread from the garage of a two-story home to the rest of the residence on Adelaide Lane in Bel Air. Volunteer Firefighters from @BelAirVolFireCo are on the scene of a house fire in the 500 block of Adelaide Lane in #BelAirMD. A 2nd alarm has been requeste…