A pair of Harford County barns were destroyed by fire in Darlington and White Hall within the last week.
Just before 5:45 a.m. on August 20 emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2100 block of Trappe Church Road in Darlington for the report of a structure fire in a one-story masonry barn.
Fifty firefighters from the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 2-alarm blaze and had it under control within two hours.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal estimated the fire caused $10,000 in damage to the barn and another $10,000 in damage to its contents. There were no injuries reported.
The fire was discovered by a neighbor and the preliminary cause remains under investigation.
Then, on August 25 just after 3:45 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3100 block of Troyer Road in White Hall for the report of a structure fire in a one-story wood-framed barn.
Ten firefighters from the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to the single-alarm fire and had it under control within 2 hours.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal estimated the fire caused $20,000 in damage to the barn and another $60,000 in damage to its contents.
This fire was discovered by a passserby and the preliminary cause also remains under investigation.
You could see the flames and smoke for miles…..My place is about 5 miles from it…..
Instead of making it all about you, try this;
Thank you so very much to all the selfless and brave volunteer firefighters who risked their lives to fight these fires and all you do to protect and save us every hour of every day, out of the kindness of your hearts, your dedication, county pride and unselfishness. You are everyday heroes to us!
Our thoughts and prayers to the families who lost their properties, Thank God no one was injured.
Nobody cares where your place is, except you.
Very nice reply @ County Homeowner. My family and friends echo your sentiments. We too owe the firefighters our lives, support them and are proud of them as well.
I can’t agree more with you two about the Volunteer Fire and EMS men and woman we are so fortunate to have in our county. I see and read all the stories about the trouble recruiting and that is sad. I work in Bel Air, and live just south of Bel Air, (and it’s not about me at all, just giving a prospective) and all day long and into the night I see these dedicated people on those firetrucks and ambulances screaming down the road all day, out helping others. And at their own risk! Also, many have jobs and families too to take care as well. I have a nephew out of state, (again not about me) who is a volunteer firefighter and I pray every time he answers the call he is safe. My thanks and prayers are with all of our everyday heroes as said so proudly above.
I hope these two families have nothing but good fortune rebuilding and hope these are not the work of some firebug. If so, I hope that person is caught before like said above, nobody has been hurt. Again our thanks to the Volunteers!
Just as a clarification, the ambulances are staffed by paid staff 98% of the time, not volunteers.
I was told to me there are two squads paid from the county I believe 24 /7 for EMS who respond from the Forest Hill Airpark, Right? Or may be temporarily placed at a certain company for a short period of time. Then the rest of the departments have chase medics spread throughout the rest of the county and the foundation supplements some departs in some parts of the days for EMS only? The actual firefighters who respond on the apparatus other than the EMS Ambulances are all volunteers. Or I am I missing something here? And sure there are professional fighters from other jurisdictions who volunteer here in the county but are not paid, for there service in this county correct? I believe the 98% is a bit high maybe? It seems to be a similar thing as Balto Co with paid and volunteer companies working side by side, correct?
Incorrect:
Joppa, aberdeen and bel air are staffed almost 100% by a full time paid EMS program 24/7 that is unique to each of their stations.
Abingdon, level, whiteford, fallston and jarrettsville pay for either full or partial 24/7 foundation coverage. All of them rely on paramedic chase cars routinely. While there are volunteers at each station, they make up a small percent of the regular crews. Not saying it doesnt happen, but it certainly isnt everyday.
Norrisville is the only company that doesnt pay for in station coverage . The do utilize the paramedic chase cars though as needed.
The county staff one fulltime medic unit located in forest hill 24/7.
Fire engine and related equipment are staffed entirely by volunteers.
Thanks for the info, so does Bel Air have more than one paid crew per house for their EMS? I know a few who work the foundation for Aberdeen, and doesn’t HDG have paid EMS at some of their houses? And it’s only one crew right? It’s terrible the amount of scratches and second dues now that this county has exploded in growth and population. And I agree the numbers of volunteers has decreased and he incentives are just not there.
And just curious without starting another landslide of comments either way, are you personally in favor of paid fire and ems in this county? And we all know what that would do to our taxes.
Ok what he said….Happy?
Evidently posts must provide accolades to those doing their job. I must have missed that term.
That or your a douchebag that needs to mind his/her own business
You are a vile and hateful person whoever you are. That is not their job as you so grotesquely stated in your foulmouth uneducated posting. Hopefully you will never need them, but they will even help a classless and moronic person as yourself. You must be a miserable person, God help anyone near you.
I volunteer all the time in Disasters. I neither expect nor demand a website of people to thank me for what I do. Evidently however that is why Dagger exists? When you call them on it you get the reaction you gave. I am starting to gather that this board is frequented by a bunch of snowflakes who cant think for themselves. My bigger concern is who is setting these fires.
If your volunteer then YES it is your job. You may not be paid for it, but it is your job.
Well Bless your heart Donnie boy!
Has to screw with the nice posts by others. Typical, predictable. Shines a poor light on the Dagger.
Thank you Volunteers, not professionals and thank you decent people for posting your support for them.
LOL. think Donnie Boy needs a hug.
You are concerned with who is setting the fires? It’s been a wet summer, wet hay in storage spontaneously combusts, it’s called science.
Really wet hay self combusts? Tell us more how that works.
Not one, but 2 barns within miles of each other on the same night. Suppose it could be a coincidence, but seems more than a little suspicious.
Unfortunately they will probably never know for sure.
For Sam I Am, who has no clue what he is talking about in regards to hay. Published by Montana State University
Keeping Hay Fires from Spontaneously Combusting
by Dennis Cash and Rob Johnson
MSU Extension Specialist and MSU Ravalli County Agent
“7/21/99 – BOZEMAN – A hay fire isn’t a minor incident. It can damage property and threaten life.
It is not uncommon for a fire to occur when transporting hay, like the fire July 18 in Helena. Such fires are most likely started by overheated exhaust pipes or a thoughtless passerby throwing a cigarette out a car window.
However, hay fires on farms are much more likely to be caused by spontaneous combustion. Such fires damage or destroy buildings and equipment in addition to the hay consumed. In 1998, the Montana Fire Marshall’s office recorded 148 agricultural product fires that resulted in one injury and over $797,000 of damage. The reporting system does not say how many of these were hay fires.
Oddly enough, wet hay is more likely to lead to a spontaneous combustion fire than dry hay. If hay is put into a barn or stack when it has more than about 22 percent moisture, not only does the hay lose forage quality, but it has an increased risk of spontaneous combustion.
High moisture hay stacks can have chemical reactions that build heat. Hay insulates, so the larger the haystack, the less cooling there is to offset the heat.
When the internal temperature of hay rises above 130 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees C), a chemical reaction begins to produce flammable gas that can ignite if the temperature goes high enough.
Hay fires generally occur within six weeks of baling. Heating occurs in all hay above 15 percent moisture, but generally it peaks at 125 to130 degrees F, within three to seven days, with minimal risk of combustion or forage quality losses. Temperature within a stack then declines to safe levels in the next 15 to 60 days, depending on bale and stack density, ambient temperature and humidity, and rainfall absorbed by the hay.
To avoid hay fires, small, rectangular bales should not exceed 18 to 22 percent moisture, and large round or rectangular bales should not exceed 16 to 18 percent moisture for safe storage.
In addition, you should check your hay regularly. If you detect a slight caramel odor or a distinct musty smell, chances are your hay is heating. At this point, checking the moisture is too late, and you’ll need to keep monitoring the hay’s temperature.”
And I’m sure some smart politician will BAN the bacteria that causes such fires. It will be another example of useless legislation from a corporate government that has overthrown our Constitutional government. We should all call it our “straw” government or better yet how about our “hay” government because the way our government is right now, it is heading straight toward “spontaneous combustion”.
This Is typical Donald “I know everything about everything” , I’m a superhero or “heroine” as he calls it, LOL. Next he will be directing the State Fire Marshal’s Investigators on how to do their job.
Hey Donald, clue # 1 : read the story and get the facts:
Sam I am says
August 28, 2018 at 8:45 am
“Really wet hay self combusts? Tell us more how that works.
Not one, but 2 barns within miles of each other on the same night.”
Now Brain Surgeon:
“Just before 5:45 a.m. on August 20 emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2100 block of Trappe Church Road in Darlington for the report of a structure fire in a one-story masonry barn.”
Next Einstein:
“Then, on August 25 just after 3:45 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3100 block of Troyer Road in White Hall for the report of a structure fire in a one-story wood-framed barn.”
Shall we go on , Genius: Clue # 2
Distance Between Darlington and North East = 21 Miles
Calculated driving distance between Darlington, Maryland and North East, Maryland is 21 miles, this equals 34 kilometres
Distance Between White Hall and North East = 44 Miles
Calculated driving distance between White Hall, Maryland and North East, Maryland is 44 miles, this equals 71 kilometres
So why find the need to misrepresent where you live? 5 miles from them? Not !!
So folks here we have yet another schooling of Donald by @A in B.A., a bunch of civil attorneys and others with non personality disorders, like Police, Volunteer firefighters, ASA’s and perhaps Judges, to whom at least three in the Harford – Cecil-Balto County areas are also volunteer firefighters.
Yup here you go Donnie Boy you know it all, about everything! And now ladies and gentleman he will deflect any answer with some lame remark about Dave or Aarron or some inappropriate vulgar comment or rant or tell @ A.in B.A. Who obviously is well educated in his field, (non Pun) about hay fires from his (Donald’s) vast knowledge and experience.
Get your facts straight @Sam I Am:
1. Just before 5:45 a.m. on August 20 emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2100 block of Trappe Church Road in Darlington for the report of a structure fire in a one-story masonry barn.
2. Then, on August 25 just after 3:45 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3100 block of Troyer Road in White Hall for the report of a structure fire in a one-story wood-framed barn.
3. Distance Between Darlington and White Hall = 29 Miles
Calculated driving distance between Darlington, Maryland and White Hall, Maryland is 29 miles, this equals 47 kilometres
Same night, just miles apart? Try again.
Perhaps it took 5 days for the arsonist to walk from White Hall to Darlington. LOL
My name is Davey-Boo and you all need to leave Donnie alone. He is my superhero and friend!! He is very smart and good looking too!!.
The bait was set…..Then taken Hook, Line, and Sinker…..Nice job Adam.
How is your other half?
This is simply to easy…….I shouldn’t pick on the weak and vulnerable, but its so much fun.
Did anyone see the endorsement Al P got from Governor Hogan? Very glowing endorsement indeed.
No it appears you are the narcissistic douchebag posting on here, and you know everything about everything. I bet you’re a peach to live around if there is someone who could put up with an a$$ like you Mr. Perfect. Get over yourself.
Ahhh Bill….be careful now sweetie you might pop a vein from thinking.
Anything else you would like to add? The narricist BTW is your buddy Adam and Ryden.
@Bill Bill, couldn’t agree with you anymore that that. this guy is a troll on here no doubt without a life.
Bill Bill says
September 1, 2018 at 12:33 am
No it appears you are the narcissistic douchebag posting on here, and you know everything about everything. I bet you’re a peach to live around if there is someone who could put up with an a$$ like you Mr. Perfect. Get over yourself.
Really? Bless you…. ignorant fodder for the page. Probably one and the same person.
Ta Ta for now.
Thank you for serving on this board as the resident douchebag. We value your service.
No it appears you are the narcissistic douchebag posting on here, and you know everything about everything. I bet you’re a peach to live around if there is someone who could put up with an a$$ like you Mr. Perfect. Get over yourself.
It really is all about me.
Now hit reply and type up some shit about your love for the “thin red line,” or something.
I’ve already read about how someone else is a vile, disrespectful, disgrace of a human that selfless volunteers will help, yeah bro, I already about that so no need to repeat it again.
No need, your screen name says it all.
My “screen name?” Lol. Sounds like a 1997 Internet television commerical.
I just typed “County asshole” because I know someone would type up a reply just like that.
Do you think I can be a volunteer fireman? If your say “No” is that discrimination?
would say pseudonym but your IQ isn’t that great
Despite all the nastiness by the 3 mean and angry posters on here, me, my family and friends, like all in the county would like to thank the volunteer firefighters and EMS people who are there for us. And thank you to the person who explained the hay bails combusting like that. Very informative.
To the know it all and other mean posters, try writing about peaceful things instead of your hate messages. Maybe someday you will get it.
Get what? There was a barn fire and the fire department responded. Get over yourself……
Nothing more to say I see……Been fun!
As we all know Harford County Government is managed by some of the best and brightest in the United States. Well not really, but it’s nice to dream of the day when third world country politics and service will end. Isn’t it? We have a dream!