Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1700 block of Philadelphia Road in Joppa just after 12:15 a.m. Monday for a reported fire in a one-story, single family dwelling. Thirty firefighters from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to the single-alarm blaze and had it under control within 30 minutes. The home is believed to be […]
Children Playing with Lighter Ignite Aberdeen House Fire; Family Dog and Bird Perish in Blaze
A pair of children playing with a lighter without adult supervision are being blamed for a fire that destroyed an Aberdeen home and killed two family pets on Tuesday. Just before 7:15 pm on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 4800 block of Philadelphia Road in Aberdeen for a report of a fire in […]
Firefighters Operate Farm Equipment, Toss Smoldering Bales to Prevent Level Barn Fire
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: Firefighters prevented the further spreading of a barn fire in Level on Friday morning by hopping on farm equipment and moving it out of harm’s way. Just before 10:15 a.m. on Friday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3500 block of Old Level Road in Havre […]
Historic Darlington Church Damaged by Fire; Heat Gun Used to Strip Paint Ignited Blaze
Firefighters were called to a 150-year-old church in Darlington on Thursday morning after an exterior wall was accidentally set ablaze while being prepped for painting. Just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2100 block of Shuresville Road for a fire at Darlington United Methodist Church. The church was being prepared […]
Lawn Mower Ignites Grass Clippings; Fire Destroys Churchville Shed
A Churchville homeowner lost his garage and numerous car parts on Tuesday after combustibles and grass clippings were ignited by a riding lawn mower. Yes. Lawnmowers can ignite and cause fire if not taken properly of. Always check the lawnmower reviews online or better yet just get a string trimmer. They are very portable and […]
Fallston Man Injured; Flown to Burn Center After Igniting Brush Pile with Gasoline
A Fallston man was badly burned Monday afternoon after attempting to ignite a brush pile in a backyard fire pit using gasoline. Just before 12:30 p.m. Monday, emergency responders were called to the 2300 Baldwin Mill Road in Fallston for the report of a burn injury. The occupant of the home, a 45-year-old man, was […]
85-Yr-Old Woman Rescued by Deputy; Hospitalized for Smoke Inhalation after Escaping Fire in Abingdon Home
An 85-yr-old woman was transported and admitted to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation and evaluation after her Abingdon home caught fire early Thursday morning. Just after midnight on Thursday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 3100 block of Laurel Bush Road in Abingdon for a dwelling fire in a one-story, rancher style, […]
Juvenile Charged with Arson for Setting Multiple Brush Fires in Edgewood
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a twelve year-old male with arson charges stemming from two different fires which engulfed two sheds that occurred last night at 5:30 PM located on East Spring Meadow Court. Investigators were requested by firefighters after extinguishing two sheds to the rear […]
