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Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion
Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion New details have been released by investigators in Harford County after a Baltimore Gas and Electric contractor was killed and a neighbor injured in the Bel Air house explosion on Sunday morning. Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first responders were called to the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air, to investigate a reported gas leak that was followed by an explosion, officials say. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and surrounding companies are on scene of an apparent house explosion in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in #BelAirMD. Firefighters are searching fo…
'Small Explosion' At CDC Facility Near Pittsburgh: Officials 'Small Explosion' At CDC Facility Near Pittsburgh: Officials
'Small Explosion' At CDC Facility Near Pittsburgh: Officials A "small explosion" happened at a Center for Disease Control and Prevention facility in Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon, July 26, a spokesperson with the CDC told Daily Voice. The explosion happened at the Burceton Research Center located at 649 Cochran Mill Road in Jefferson Hills around 12:48 p.m. on Friday, a CDC official told us.  The CDC shares the site with two other federal agencies, and an outside vendor was "loading hazardous waste material into a truck for disposal was injured and was taken to an area hospital by ambulance," the spokesperson said noting that, "No f…
Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (DEVELOPING) Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (Developing) First responders in Harford County were busy on Saturday afternoon. The Susquehanna Hose Company was called to the Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday to investigate a fire alarm, as well as reports of two explosions that were heard in the area. #SHCo investigating fire alarm, as well as report of two explosions heard, at Harford Memorial Hospital. The explosions are believed to be from an outside transformer. Crews are continuing to investigate. Five Engines, Two Aerials and the Deputy Chief. Staffing of 24 personnel. pic.twitter.com/FJngayZsES…
Explosives Destroy Three DC Businesses July Fourth Weekend (NEW PHOTOS) Explosives Destroy Three DC Businesses July Fourth Weekend (NEW PHOTOS)
Explosives Destroy Three DC Businesses July Fourth Weekend (NEW Photos) At least three explosives were set off in Washington, DC early on Sunday morning within a span of just 15 minutes, and now the Metropolitan Police Department is seeking answers. Local and federal investigators are seeking the public's assistance in tracking down a firebug who set off several explosive devices that caused extensive damage to several area businesses in Northeast DC. The incendiary night for investigators began at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, when a suspect detonated an explosive device on the sidewalk outside of the ATM at Truist Bank in the 2300 block of Washi…
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD Investigators didn’t catch a Pikachu, Snorlax, or Eveee, though they were able to use Pokémon cards to help them capture a suspect exploding devices in Harford County. Pokémon cards proved key in a joint investigation between the Aberdeen Police Department, ATF, and Maryland Fire Marshal that led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jeremiah Burnette, who has been shaking his neighborhood with multiple explosions over the past several weeks, authorities announced. Police say that approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, officers were called to the area of South Rogers and James Street in Aberd…
Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING) Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING)
Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (Developing) A building went up in flames after a reported explosion in Baltimore County on Wednesday morning. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Fire Department at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, regarding a two-alarm commercial building fire with an explosion in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue. The explosion was reported at the Synagro wastewater treatment plant, and officials say that a gas-fed fire has caused unstable areas in the building. An evacuation was in progress as of noon on Wednesday. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Che…
Two Dogs Died In Central PA House Fire Two Dogs Died In Central PA House Fire
Two Dogs Died In Central PA House Fire Two dogs died in an explosive house fire in central Pennsylvania, on Monday, July 25, authorities say.  A fire crew was called to the scene of a house on fire in the 7100 Block of Chambershill Road around 2 p.m., Middletown Volunteer Fire Department said.  Ammunition in the home reportedly caused the explosions witnesses and neighbors heard, according to dispatchers.  No injuries were reported but two dogs died at the scene, according to Swatara Township fire officials. It remains unclear how the fire began. 
Feds Probe Explosions On Same Paterson Street Feds Probe Explosions On Same Paterson Street
Feds Probe Explosions On Same Paterson Street Authorities hadn't said by noontime Thursday whether a pair of explosions on the same Paterson block the night before were from fireworks or improvised devices thrown from a passing car. They did say that agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to the pair of incidents on 21st Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities were looking for a white Nissan Quest after the devices were reportedly tossed in the middle of the block and at a travel agency on the corner of 22nd Avenue. No one was injured, although a door and window were damaged, r…
Homeowner's Body Found In Rubble Of Eagleville Fire, Police Say Homeowner's Body Found In Rubble Of Eagleville Fire, Police Say
Homeowner's Body Found In Rubble Of Eagleville Fire, Police Say The suspect of a Lower Providence police standoff was found dead in the rubble of his burned-out home following a fire, gunfire, and series of explosions Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The body of Thomas Razzi, 66, was found in the rubble of his Eagleville home just before midnight, nearly 12 hours after he allegedly displayed a firearm to a code-enforcement officer attempting to complete a routine follow-up inspection, according to Lower Providence Township police chief Mike Jackson. Razzi allegedly chased the officer with the gun, before going back into the home on 4000 block …
Authorities Release Details In Eagleville Fire Authorities Release Details In Eagleville Fire
Authorities Release Details In Eagleville Fire The body of an Eagleville man who apparently chased a code enforcement officer with a gun then set off explosions in his house causing a massive fire in the complex was found in the rubble. Officers responded and engaged with Thomas Razzi, who went back into the home on 4000 block of Cardin Place around 1 p.m., according to Lower Providence Township police chief Mike Jackson. Not long after, there were a series of explosions that caused three homes to catch on fire, and left one person with minor injuries, Jackson said. Razzi's body was later found in the rubble, authorities said. Cr…
Explosions Reported In 2-Alarm Delaware County House Fire Explosions Reported In 2-Alarm Delaware County House Fire
Explosions Reported In 2-Alarm Delaware County House Fire A two-alarm fire displaced 10 people early Thursday morning in Delaware County. The fire that broke out at a house on the 1100 block of Thomas Street just after 4:30 a.m., CBS3 reports. A pair of explosions were reported by neighbors after the initial fire, according to a neighbor who went live on the The Chester City Help, Incident, and Resource Page on Facebook. Two women were being treated for smoke inhalation, CBS3 reports.
Police Investigate Explosive Devices Set Off In Long Island Park Police Investigate Explosive Devices Set Off In Long Island Park
Police Investigate Explosive Devices Set Off In Long Island Park The Nassau County Police Department is asking the public's help in an investigation of a serious incident that occurred last month. According to detectives, at least two males were in a park believed to be in the Farmingdale area on Oct. 15 when they used an explosive device to set off at least two explosions.  The first explosion appears to be from the ground and the second explosion was from within a garbage container. There do not appear to be any injuries at this time. The Nassau County Police Department reminds its residents that the use of explosives, including fireworks, is ill…
PHOTOS: No One Hurt In Hawthorne Sedan Explosion PHOTOS: No One Hurt In Hawthorne Sedan Explosion
Photos: No One Hurt In Hawthorne Sedan Explosion Authorities were trying to determine why an unoccupied Mercedes sedan exploded Thursday morning in Hawthorne. No one was injured in the 10:45 a.m. blast and fire on Lafayette Avenue, which was quickly doused by township firefighters. The blast damaged a sign at a nearby business. Area businesses and apartments were briefly evacuated. The street was temporarily closed between Utter and Vreeland avenues.  Michael Jannicelli contributed to this account.