A 10-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition for smoke inhalation on Wednesday evening after a fire was ignited in the basement of his family’s Bel Air townhouse. Just after 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 900 block of Pentwood Court in Bel Air for a reported dwelling fire in a […]
Belcamp Apartment Building Destroyed by Fire; 15 Residents Displaced
A Belcamp apartment building was destroyed and 15 residents and numerous pets displaced after a fire tore through the structure early on Sunday morning. Just after 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1400 block of Golden Rod Court for the report of a fire in a three-story, 12-unit, condominium complex. The […]
Aberdeen Man Injured, House Damaged in Generator Fire
An Aberdeen man suffered burns to his hands and damage to his home after a portable generator caught fire during a power outage on Tuesday evening. Just after 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 200 block of Baltimore Street in Aberdeen for a reported dwelling fire in a two-story, Cape Cod […]
Fire Significantly Damages Long Bar Harbor Home
It took 50 firefighters nearly a half-hour to extinguish a fire on Saturday, which significantly damaged a Long Bar Harbor home. Just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 700 block of Long Bar Harbor Road in Abingdon for the report of a fire in a two-story, single-family dwelling. The owner […]
Truck Stolen in Edgewood Found Aflame in Susquehanna State Park
A truck stolen in Edgewood last weekend was found on fire in Susquehanna State Park early on Thursday morning. Just after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Craigs Corner and Stafford Road in Susquehanna State Park for the report of a vehicle fire. Ten firefighters from the Level Volunteer […]
Fire Marshal Investigates Pair of Trash Fires Set in Edgewood
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a pair of intentionally set fires that were ignited at commercial facilities in Edgewood over this week. On Wednesday, just before 8:15 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the Walgreens in the 1000 block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood for the report of a trash can fire. Ten […]
Car Crash Knocks Out Power, Sparks House Fire in Joppa
A power outage in Joppa early Sunday morning, caused when a car crashed into a utility pole, is being blamed for sparking a fire in the office of a home in the area. Just before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1100 block of Mountain Road South in Joppa for the […]
Juvenile Sisters Charged with Arson-Related Charges in Joppa Playground Fire
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged two sisters, a thirteen year-old and a twelve year-old, with arson related charges stemming from a playground fire that occurred yesterday at 3:11 PM. The playground, owned and operated by Harford County Parks and Recreation was located to the rear 205 […]