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$750K Fire Destroys Maryland Home, Damages Two Others In Overnight Blaze $750K Fire Destroys Maryland Home, Damages Two Others In Overnight Blaze
$750K Fire Destroys Maryland Home, Damages Two Others In Overnight Blaze A raging two-alarm fire tore through a Cambridge townhome overnight, leaving the home destroyed and causing significant damage to its neighbors, fire officials said. Firefighters were called to the 400 block of Wood Duck Drive just before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, after a neighbor reported the blaze, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. More than 50 firefighters from departments in Dorchester and Talbot counties rushed to the scene, where flames had engulfed a two-story, wood-framed townhome, officials said. Crews battled the fire for an hour and a half befor…

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Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal A Maryland woman made a desperate attempt to save her dogs as a fire tore through her home, leaving behind more than $100,000 in damage. Firefighters were called to the single-story manufactured home on First Avenue in Friendsville around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, March 10, after one of the occupants spotted smoke and flames in the kitchen, Maryland State Fire Marshal officials said. The woman immediately called 911 and tried to rescue her pets, but the fire spread quickly.  When firefighters from the Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department arrived, they found one dog trapped u…

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Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Maryland Demolition Site Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Maryland Demolition Site
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Maryland Demolition Site A Tesla battery buried in debris months after a house fire suddenly reignited, sparking a hazardous "thermal runaway" fire during demolition in Montgomery County, officials said. Firefighters rushed to 21700 Peachtree Road near Barnesville Road in Dickerson around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, after reports of a vehicle and debris fire, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Crews arrived to find a Tesla car battery engulfed in flames as workers demolished the property where a house fire had occurred on Nov. 11, 2024.  The fire in Montgo…

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$700K Lost In Massive Garage Fire At Maryland Home, Officials Say $700K Lost In Massive Garage Fire At Maryland Home, Officials Say
$700K Lost In Massive Garage Fire At Maryland Home, Officials Say A devastating fire tore through a large attached garage in Maryland, destroying $700,000 worth of property, officials said. The blaze erupted shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, at a single-family home on Sennett Road, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Fire investigators said the fire started on a workbench inside the 40' x 80' garage, where several electronic appliances and lithium-ion batteries were stored. By the time more than two dozen firefighters from the Denton Volunteer Fire Company brought the fire under control 40 minutes later, the garage had been complete…

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Man Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Dies Weeks Later, Fire Officials Say Man Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Dies Weeks Later, Fire Officials Say
Man Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Dies Weeks Later, Fire Officials Say Officials have confirmed that a Gaithersburg man rescued from a house fire last month has died after two weeks in the hospital. Fire crews arrived to find flames tearing through a single-story home in the unit block of Oak Avenue around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue officials. The Gaithersburg fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters searched the home and found a man inside, officials said. They pulled him from the home and rushed him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. After two weeks in the hospital, the victim died, offici…

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'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal 'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal
'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media "hobbyist" who films emergency responses for content was arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire and making false 911 calls to capture footage of firefighters in action, authorities said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 28, after investigators determined he was responsible for a vacant commercial building fire in Charles County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire crews responded to 12535 Crain Highway around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, after receiving a 911 call a…

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Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING) Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING)
Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (Developing) A devastating house fire in Harford County claimed two lives and left a 77-year-old man hospitalized, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at a home on Darlington Avenue in Aberdeen.  Responding officers from the Aberdeen Police Department were the first to arrive and found the injured man outside the home, where they were advised there were two family members still inside.  🚨 Aberdeen Fire Department, Inc.and multiple fire departments are on scene of a dwelling fire on Darlington Ave. Avoid the area. Posted by Aberdeen Police Department…

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Cause Of $2M Fire At Maryland Farm Identified By Investigators Cause Of $2M Fire At Maryland Farm Identified By Investigators
Cause Of $2M Fire At Maryland Farm Identified By Investigators New details have been released by the Maryland Fire Marshal after an area farm was destroyed and flames caused an estimated $2 million in damages. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. While the blaze raged, buildings, equipment, and vehicles were turned to ash, officials said. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the p…

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$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment $2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment A devastating fire tore through a Maryland farm Wednesday afternoon, reducing buildings, equipment, and vehicles to rubble in a blaze that caused an estimated $2 million in damages, officials said. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the property.  More than 50 firefighters from the Mard…

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Maryland Homeowner’s Heroic Attempt To Stop Blaze Falls Short: Fire Marshal Maryland Homeowner’s Heroic Attempt To Stop Blaze Falls Short: Fire Marshal
Maryland Homeowner’s Heroic Attempt To Stop Blaze Falls Short: Fire Marshal A Harford County homeowner tried to play the hero but was unable to knock down the flames when a late-night blaze broke out on his family's porch, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.  The fire was reported around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, on the rear porch of a one-story home in the 600 block of Edmund Street in Aberdeen, officials said. Investigators say that the homeowners spotted an orange glow through their bedroom window, setting off an unfortunate chain of events.  Rushing to the porch, they found a chair fully engulfed in flames, prompting one homeown…

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Maryland Investigators Release Report On Deadly Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter Maryland Investigators Release Report On Deadly Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter
Maryland Investigators Release Report On Deadly Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) has released its comprehensive report on the February 2024 house explosion in Sterling that tragically claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others. The blast occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, after first responders were called to a gas leak at 347 Silver Ridge Drive.  Investigators discovered a leaking underground propane tank behind the home and quickly evacuated the residents, but before the Hazardous Materials Team could secure the scene, the home exploded, trapping firefighters in the fiery wreckage. …

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MD Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty Battling Blaze 'Dedicated Life To Protecting Others' MD Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty Battling Blaze 'Dedicated Life To Protecting Others'
MD Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty Battling Blaze 'Dedicated Life To Protecting Others' The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is mourning the tragic loss of Master Firefighter Christopher J. Higgins, who died in the line of duty over the weekend while responding to a house ire in Prince George's County. Higgins, a 23-year veteran of the MCFRS, was operating Truck 715 out of Burtonsville when he suffered a medical emergency while throwing ladders at a structure fire on Bradford Drive.  Despite immediate medical attention on the scene and a swift transport to White Oak Medical Center, Higgins, 46, passed away from his injuries, officials said. Body of fa…

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'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…

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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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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…

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Woman Found Dead In Maryland Blaze As Firefighters Battled Icy, Cluttered Conditions Woman Found Dead In Maryland Blaze As Firefighters Battled Icy, Cluttered Conditions
Woman Found Dead In Maryland Blaze As Firefighters Battled Icy, Cluttered Conditions Firefighters faced challenging conditions overnight while battling a house fire in Montgomery County that tragically claimed the life of a woman, officials said. Shortly after midnight, first responders were called to a home near Route 28 and Whites Ferry Road in Boyds after neighbors reported seeing smoke and noted a person might be trapped inside. The fire in Montgomery County. Twitter Upon arrival, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews encountered heavy fire conditions. Their entry was delayed due to "excessive storage clutter in the house, what some would say were hoarding con…

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Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A rogue driver tried to escape after crashing a van into a Harford County home, but was ultimately apprehended after causing a gas-fed house fire on Wednesday night. First responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and other surrounding agencies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6 to a home on Woodhome Drive when a neighbor called 911 to report a vehicle that struck the home. 11/6/2024 - 2015hrs Dwelling Fire from a 1050 (ensuing natural gas-fed fire) At 2015hrs, Bel Air VFC, along with... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ac…

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Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (Developing) Crews were kept busy overnight battling a reported five-alarm fire that impacted nearly a dozen homes in Baltimore, officials say. Some residents were evacuated early on Tuesday morning after a blaze broke out in the 3400 block of Keswick Road in Hampden that spread to multiple rowhomes in the area. It was initially called a three-alarm fire, but was upgraded to five alarms as the flames continued to spread.  The fire was declared under control before 8 a.m. on Tuesday. UPDATE: 3000 block of Keswick- 5alarm fire extinguished — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) October 15, 2024 No …

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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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by Zak Failla
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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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Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore
Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore Sunday's fire in downtown Baltimore has forced continued chaos for some in the city as crews work around the clock to repair power to all those impacted. At around 5 a.m. on Sept. 29, crews were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported fire inside a manhole with flames showing near the intersection of Pleasant Street. On Monday, crews were still working to restore power to dozens of residents and businesses, forcing the closure of all courts during the day, according to the sheriff's office. ALERT: Due to emergency road closures, all Baltimore City cou…

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Retired Maryland Firefighter Recovering After Suffering Critical Injuries During SC Vacation Retired Maryland Firefighter Recovering After Suffering Critical Injuries During SC Vacation
Retired Maryland Firefighter Recovering After Suffering Critical Injuries During SC Vacation What started as a fun vacation with friends and family in Myrtle Beach left a beloved father and community member in Maryland laid up in a hospital bed with critical injuries. Rick Conrad, a retired firefighter and engineer from the Hagerstown Fire Department Local 1605 is facing a long road to recovery after suffering life-altering injuries that required double knee surgery to repair extensive damages. The hope, his family says, is that Conrad will be able to walk again, though that future is unclear the day after his surgery on Saturday, Sept. 14. "I’m not sure how to ask for help becaus…

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Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Maryland High Rise Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Maryland High Rise
Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Maryland High Rise No injuries were reported when a two-alarm blaze broke out in a Montgomery County high-rise building that displaced several residents. Upwards of 90 firefighters were called to the 18-story Promenade Towers in the 5200 block of Pooks Hill Road overnight, when a fire broke out inside the residential building. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the fire started on the sixth floor after it was sparked inside a closet.  Yesterday(9/10) @1120pm, @mcfrs was dispatched to 5225 Pooks Hill Rd(Bethesda) for a high rise building fire. C…

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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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Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church The blaze that burned down a Maryland church on Thursday afternoon and caused $1.5 million in damage started in the steeple before rapidly spreading, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on 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, which was fully engulfed, leading…

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Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (DEVELOPING) Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (DEVELOPING)
Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (Developing) Fire crews in Maryland had to battle both the heat and a two-alarm blaze that tore through a Carroll County church on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where a fire broke out and rapidly spread throughout the building, causing devastating damage. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading to a second alarm. DSFMs along with @ATFBaltimore fire investigators are on the scene actively investigatin…

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Cats, Dogs, Ducks Rescued From Burning Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Cats, Dogs, Ducks Rescued From Burning Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Cats, Dogs, Ducks Rescued From Burning Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Firefighters came to the aid of several family pets that found themselves in a perilous position when a Carroll County home went up in flames on Tuesday afternoon. At around 4:30 p.m. on July 30, first responders from the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department were called to a residence on Railroad Avenue, when a passerby reported seeing flames coming from the structure.  According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, firefighters rescued two dogs, two cats, and two ducks from the home, one of which had to be taken to a local vet facility by Carroll County Animal Control. At 4:28 p.…

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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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Home Torched By Fatal Fire Housed Four Generations Of Mourning Maryland Family Home Torched By Fatal Fire Housed Four Generations Of Mourning Maryland Family
Home Torched By Fatal Fire Housed Four Generations Of Mourning Maryland Family A family is coming to grips days after a fatal Maryland fire claimed the life of a beloved patriarch and left their childhood home with extensive damage. Early in the morning of Friday, July 19, first responders were called to the 11400 block of Neelsville Church Road near Shakespeare Boulevard in Germantown, where there was a reported house fire with a person trapped inside. Firefighters were able to rescue an 80-year-old man from a burning bedroom, while several others inside the home were able to escape safely. The man later died from his injuries after being airlifted to MedSTAR i…

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'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…

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7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (PHOTOS) 7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (PHOTOS)
7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (Photos) Seven firefighters were injured when two tankers, from two different companies, collided on the way to a massive warehouse fire in South Central Pennsylvania on Friday night, according to separate releases issued the following morning, July 13.  Tanker 37 with Laurel Fire Company #1, was involved in a “motor vehicle accident along with Tanker 8 of the Community Fire Company # 1 – York New Salem," as Chief David E. Rittenhouse stated in a release.  Two members of his crew at Laurel Fire Company #1 were taken to Wellspan York Hospital but have since been discharged.  …

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