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Towson, MD
News
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…
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
Heroes
: Firefighters Keep Large Bergen Brush Blaze From Reaching Homes
A firefighter was treated for chest pains during a large brush fire that spread perilously close to homes near the Teaneck section of Overpeck Park. "It's raining ashes," resident Kelly Bacon Fousse said after the fire ignited in the area south of Degraw Avenue between Route 95 and Teaneck Road around 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. Dry, windy conditions spread the five-alarmer, which brought more than a dozen other area departments to Teaneck to assist, Township Manager Dean Kazinci told Daily Voice. One firefighter was taken to Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, he said. Although what was …
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
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 …
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
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…
York, PA
Police & Fire
Major Brush Fire Burns Across Three Central PA Counties
Three Central Pennsylvania counties are battling a brush fire that started in York County, authorities say. The first call to the fire at the intersection of Chain Saw Road and Green House Road in Franklin Township on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11:33 a.m., according to emergency dispatch. Since then the fire spread to Kuhn Road and Maxelle Lane in Cumberland County— burning across 10 acres. ⚠️ Use caution in the area of Kuhn Road as units respond to a reported brush fire. @ccpa_dps911 @cvpublicsafety @PSPTroopHPIO — Monroe Fire Company (@MonroeFireCo25) March 27, 2023 At least one ai…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park
More than 100 firefighters in Washington, DC were required to help corral a massive brush fire that broke out at Rock Creek Park on Wednesday afternoon and threatened to spread to nearby homes. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, more than two dozen crews from various agencies throughout DC were called to the national park to help battle the trick blaze, which was reported near homes on Quincy Street NW. Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Piney Branch Pkwy NW. Several additional units requested. Continue efforts to surround fire & protect structures where n…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
DC Fire And EMS Battle Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park (
Developing
)
All hands are on deck at Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC as crews are working to corral a brush fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to Beach Drive and Piney Branch Parkway NW, where there was a reported large brush fire. Box Alarm brush fire Beach Drive & Piney Branch Parkway NW. Engine on scene requests fill the box for large brush fire. No structures currently in danger. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 22, 2023 Fire crews worked to surround the blaze to contain the flames…
West Milford, NJ
News
Firefighters Injured, Homes Damaged By Brush Blaze Overlooking Greenwood Lake
UPDATE: A resident conducting an illegal burn on a hill overlooking Greenwood Lake ignited a rapidly-spreading brush fire Saturday that engulfed one home, damaged two others and sent two firefighters to the hospital, authorities confirmed. The resident was burning wood and debris in a fire pit when the brush caught fire and flames spread up the hill in the Hewitt section of West Milford, a little over a half-mile from the New York State border, shortly before 12:30 p.m., March 18, West Milford Fire Marshal Michael Moscatello said. Two firefighters were transported from the scene to Chilton …
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Large Hunterdon County Brush Fire: What We Know
A large brush fire consumed about three acres of property in Hunterdon County. About two dozen fire companies bought or provided mutual aid due to the fire, which was reported at 1:38 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20 on Surrey Way in Alexandria Township, according to Quakertown Fire Co. Brush 91 arrived with heavy smoke and a rapidly moving fire. New Jersey Forest Fire Units arrived shortly thereafter requesting additional engines for structural protection as there are numerous homes and commercial farm properties in the area. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes through …
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Drones, Crews Snuff Massive Brush Fire In Tricky Auburn Terrain: Officials
Fire crews had their work cut out for them when they tackled a large brush fire in Central Massachusetts this weekend, officials said. Fire officials got a call from a motorist on the Mass Pike reporting a large brush fire about a 1/4 mile off Crowl Hill Road in Auburn around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, according to Auburn Fire Rescue on Facebook. The fire, which could only be seen from the highway, was on "an extremely steep hill" and there was no vehicle access to the fire, Auburn Fire continued. At 6:00 p.m. tonight the Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call from …
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Almost Reaches Homes In Hudson Valley, Leaves Backyards, Toys Scorched
A brush fire in the Hudson Valley left the edges of backyards and some residents' belongings blackened and singed by the time the blaze was put out. Earlier Report - Smoke From Blazing Brush Fire Spreads Through Neighborhood In Mahopac The fire started on Wednesday, Feb. 15 around 3:30 p.m., when firefighters and police in Putnam County were sent to Mahopac in the area of 50 Astor Dr., where the blaze had started behind the residence. Once arriving, firefighters discovered that the fire was quickly making its way up the hill behind Astor Drive to Tulip Road, where more houses were in da…
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Smoke From Blazing Brush Fire Spreads Through Neighborhood In Hudson Valley
Police are asking residents to avoid a neighborhood in the Hudson Valley where firefighters are battling a brush fire. The fire broke out in Putnam County on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 15, in the area of Tulip Road in Mahopac, according to Carmel Police. The fire itself is in a wooded area and poses no immediate threat to homes, but the smoke has spread through the neighborhood. Police are asking people to avoid the area as the fire is put out. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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