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Vehicle Fire
Police & Fire
Arsonist Torches Trucks, Damages DMV Shopping Center In Early Morning Fire: Officials
Two vehicles were destroyed and a shopping center partially damaged in an early-morning arson attack in Maryland, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a pair of vehicle fires around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, July 21, outside the Country Boy Market at the Glenmont Center on Randolph Road in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials. The fire outside Country Boy Market in the Glenmont Shopping Center. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews found both vehicles ablaze, with flames extending to the exterior awning of the shopping center. The fire outsid…
Police & Fire
Amazon Van Goes Up In Flames On Virginia Roadway; No Packages Damaged, Officials Say
An Amazon delivery van went up in flames Sunday afternoon in Virginia, sending thick black smoke into the air as firefighters rushed to stop it from spreading. Crews were called just before 1:45 p.m. on June 29, to the 2200 block of South Clark Street for a fully involved vehicle fire that had started to extend into nearby bushes, according to Arlington Fire & EMS officials. Arlington Fire & EMS Photos from the scene show the van completely engulfed in fire, with flames pouring out of the front and heavy smoke rising over nearby buildings. The Amazon-branded van, which disp…
Business
'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 62K+ Chevy Trucks, Sparking Massive Recall: Here's Why
General Motors is recalling more than 62,000 trucks after finding that brake fluid can leak and potentially spark a fire. GM issued the recall for about 62,468 Chevrolet Silverado trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The affected models include the 2019-2024 Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD. One vehicle fire has been reported, but no injuries or crashes have been linked to the issue, according to the NHTSA. "An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked," the …
Police & Fire
Disturbing Viral Video Could Be Linked To Burning Car Murder In DMV: Police
A disturbing video allegedly tied to a horrific homicide case in Maryland is making the rounds on social media — and now police are trying to figure out if it’s real. Detectives with the Anne Arundel County Police Department confirmed on Tuesday, June 3, that they are actively working to authenticate a video alleged to be connected to the murder of 67-year-old Edward Stephen Koza, whose body was found in a burning car last month behind a Davidsonville business. According to Fox Baltimore, Koza's arms and legs were bound, his mouth was covered with tape, and he was placed in the back seat of…
Police & Fire
Body Found In Burning Car Identified; Teens Charged With Murder In DMV, Police Say
A man was found dead in a burning car behind a Maryland business — now two 18-year-olds are charged with murder. What started as a vehicle fire in Davidsonville has turned into a full-blown homicide investigation — and police say two local teenagers are behind it. The victim has been identified as Edward Stephen Koza, 67, of Annapolis, nearly a week after his charred remains were discovered inside a burned vehicle on Friday, May 24, behind a commercial building on the 600 block of West Central Avenue, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Officers and firefighters respon…
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found In Burning Car Behind Area Business, Police Say
Fire crews made a grim discovery after a vehicle fire in Maryland — human remains were found inside the charred car, prompting a full homicide investigation, police say. Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in a burned vehicle in Davidsonville, officials confirmed. At 9:25 p.m. on May 24, officers and fire personnel responded to the parking lot of a commercial business in the 600 block of West Central Avenue for a reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames, according to police. After extinguishing the …
Police & Fire
Towering Smoke Cloud Seen For Miles After Car Fire Erupts Near DCA In Virginia (
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Black smoke billowed through the air in Virginia on Thursday morning — and it had nothing to do with electing a new pope. Crews from the Arlington County Fire Department responded early on May 8 to Gravelly Point, where they found a car fully engulfed in flames, sending smoke soaring through the air that could be seen for miles. The incident resulted in massive delays along the George Washington Parkway as crews worked to battle the blaze and clear the scene. Breaking: Units are on scene of a fully involved vehicle fire at gravely point. Expect a large fire department response and…
Traffic
Garbage Truck Fire Shuts Down Route 267 Lanes In Fairfax County (
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A garbage truck went up in flames on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of Route 267 ahead of the evening commute, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue confirmed. Fire crews rushed to the scene shortly after the blaze broke out on the right shoulder, causing chaos for some drivers in the area. The fire was brought under control quickly, but not before shutting down all eastbound lanes and sparking serious delays. HazMat teams and fire investigators were called in to assess the runoff and environmental impact of the incident. The truck was fully involved when crews arrived. There were no …
Traffic
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Virginia, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials
Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street, fire officials said. Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The collision sparked a vehicle fire, prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames. "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X. "Crews …
Police & Fire
Man Torched Semi-Trailer, Dumpster Intentionally In Loudoun County: Fire Marshal
A Virginia man is behind bars after authorities say he intentionally set a dumpster and semi-trailer on fire in Loudoun County earlier this year. Erazo Ricardo Guerrero, 21, of Sterling, was arrested on Saturday, March 15, in connection with the Jan. 13 blaze that broke out in the 20900 block of Davenport Drive, according to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office. First responders were called to the scene around 1:15 p.m. that afternoon, following reports of a vehicle fire. When fire crews arrived, they found a dumpster engulfed in flames and a smoldering fire at the back …
Traffic
Stretch Of I-495 Shut Down Due To Tractor-Trailer Fire In Virginia (
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A tractor-trailer fire shut down all traffic on I-495 on Tuesday night in Fairfax County, officials confirmed. First responders were called before 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate under the eastbound lanes of Leesburg Pike, where there was a truck fire that was fully involved. Northbound traffic on I-495 was shut down on Tuesday night in Fairfax County. Virginia DOT Crews were able to contain the fire to the cab, according to a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson, though traffic was shut down while firefighters worked at the …
Traffic
'Major' Delays Expected On I-95 In Virginia Through Afternoon Commute: VDOT
Disaster was largely averted, though traffic was blocked on I-95 in Virginia on Thursday by a multi-vehicle crash that left a tractor-trailer smoldering. Both north and southbound lanes were temporarily shut down on Oct. 24, where there was a reported crash with multiple vehicles involved that resulted in several cars and a truck being torched. Only one minor injury with crash blocking lanes on both I-95 northbound and southbound @VaDOT @VaDOTRVA pic.twitter.com/p6ZPYeS8Ko — VDOT Fredericksburg (@VaDOTFRED) October 24, 2024 The crash was reported between exit 110 and exit 104 at …
Traffic
Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash
New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators after two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up and mobile crane that shut down I-83 on Wednesday in Baltimore County. Ruther Glen, Virginia resident Kevin Johnson, 53, was driving the truck that lost control and struck the Peterbilt crane being operated by 61-year-old James Hutson, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, officials say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate in Sparks Glencoe when the pick-up hauling a trailer was headi…
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Prince William County (
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A tractor-trailer fire backed up traffic on I-95 on Monday afternoon in advance of the afternoon commute. Several southbound lanes were blocked at around 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 7 on the interstate just past VA-294 (exit 158 / Prince William Parkway). Update: Vehicle Fire: SB on I-95 at MM158.1 (0.4mi north of Dale Blvd Exit156) in Prince William Co. All SB travel lanes closed. Delay 2 mi. 2:22PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 7, 2024 Two right lanes were blocked as of 2:30 p.m. on Monday, with traffic getting by one left lane, resulting in delays that were reported as more t…
Traffic
Dump Truck Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In Alexandria
There were delays on I-95 in Alexandria following a vehicle fire that blocked several lanes on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Aug. 29, crews were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate near US-1 (exit 177), where there was a reported fire in the middle of the roadway, leaving multiple lanes blocked. Vehicle Fire. I-95/495 NB (Outer Loop/Thru Lanes) before US-1 (Exit 177). City of Alexandria, VA. 2 left lanes of the Thru Lanes are blocked, the right shoulder gets by. The Local Lanes are not impacted. Delays are approximately 1 mile. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) Aug…
Police & Fire
Driver Placed Gas Can In Vehicle Before Fiery, Deadly Crash In Virginia: Police
Police in Prince William County have launched a death investigation into a fiery crash Friday, Aug. 23, they said. The sole occupants of the vehicle that had crashed and went up in flames at Old Bridge and Occoquan Roads around 6:50 p.m. is believed to have placed gasoline in the passenger compartment of their vehicle just before that crash, police said. The gas caused the fire inside of the vehicle, authorities said. The fire, as well as the cause and manner of death, is still under investigation. The identity of the deceased will be released pending identification and next-of-…
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-66 In Fairfax County
A stretch of I-66 was temporarily shut down on Friday morning in Fairfax County following a crash involving multiple vehicles that left at least one person with injuries, state police confirmed. The westbound express lanes on the interstate were closed as of 11 a.m. on Aug. 23 as crews cleared the area following a reported crash and vehicle fire, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. A Virginia State Police spokesperson said the initial call came in at 7:51 a.m. at the interchange with I-495. One injury was initially reported. #DunnLoring: 66 WB before 495: All WB gene…
Traffic
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Lanes, Backs Up Traffic For Six Miles On I-66: VDOT
A vehicle fire on I-66 in Virginia shut down the westbound lanes of the interstate, leading to traffic being backed up for miles. First responders were called to the Warren-Fauquier County line at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, where there was a reported fire that left all lanes closed. Traffic alert UPDATE, I-66 at #Warren/#Fauquier Co line: Left WB lane open, right lane still closed. 6 mi backup reported, expect major delays.@WTOPtraffic @VaDOTStaunton @VaDOTNOVA @VaDOT @VSPPIO @FCDEM @Fauquiertimes @FauquierSheriff @fauquiernow https://t.co/vQr3hjN3lx — VDOT Culpeper (@VaDOT…
Traffic
Vehicle Fire Completely Shuts I-81, 6 Miles Of Backups Reported
A vehicle fire had I-81 completely shut in Frederick County, VA Wednesday morning, June 12. All northbound lanes were closed as of 11:30 a.m., with traffic backups six miles long, the VDOT said. The incident happened right near the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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