An extension cord coiled beneath a mattress is being blamed as the cause of a fire that caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to an Edgewood home on Monday. Just after midnight on Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 600 block of Pier Drive in Edgewood for a reported dwelling fire in a two-story, […]
Couple Sustain Burns after Breaking into Carsins Run Mobile Home; Accidentally Starting Fire
A man and woman were transported to regional hospitals Sunday morning to treat burn injuries they suffered after allegedly breaking into a Carsins Run mobile home and inadvertently setting it on fire. Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of Carsins Run Road in Aberdeen for the […]
Harford County Health Department Encourages Participation in Great American Smokeout
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department joins public health organizations around the state and throughout the nation encouraging smokers to take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout (GASO) event on November 17th. The annual event challenges people not to smoke cigarettes for 24 hours, hoping their decision […]
Malfunctioning Fireplace Blamed for Blaze that Destroyed Pylesville House
A two-story wood framed Pylesville home was destroyed by fire this week due to a malfunction in a wood burning fireplace. Just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 5300 block of Rocks Road in Pylesville for a reported dwelling fire. The fire was discovered by the homeowner in the interior […]
Abingdon Man Ignites House, Self After Spilling Fuel on Fire
An Abingdon man sustained serious burns this week after he accidentally spilled fuel into the fireplace, igniting a house fire and himself in the process. Just before 10:30 pm on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3600 block of Wolf Trail Drive in Abingdon for a reported dwelling fire with burn injury. The owner […]
Suspect Sought After Fire Intentionally Set in Dumpster Behind Goodwill in Edgewood
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is seeking information to help identify a suspect responsible for starting a fire last week in a Dumpster behind the Goodwill store in Edgewood. Just after 8 p.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the rear of Goodwill Industries in the 1800 block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood for […]
Electrical Failure Sparks Fire in Belcamp Apartment
Just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 4600 block of Annhurst Drive in Belcamp for a report of a fire in a one-story, end of the group, apartment. The fire was discovered by a neighbor and originated in the bathroom; caused accidentally by an electrical failure. To avoid this, it’s […]
Fire Damages Street Home; Believed to Have Originated in Attic
A Street home destroyed by fire and suffered extenive water damage on Saturday morning after a fire sparked in the attic. Just after 6 a.m. on Saturday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3300 block of Ady Road in Street for the report of a fire in a two-story, single family dwelling. The fire was […]
