Welding sparks and wind gusts worked in unison to ignite nearby hay and start a fire that destroyed a barn in Forest Hill on Wednesday morning. Just before noon on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 100 block of Chestnut Hill Road in Forest Hill, Harford County where a one-story agricultural barn was fully […]
More than 2,000 Cigars Destroyed in Pylesville Shed Fire
A cigar humidor containing more than 2,000 cigars was among the property lost when fire destroyed an outdoor shed in Pylesville on Wednesday evening. Just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 4000 block of Heaps School Road in Pylesville after the report of an outdoor shed fire. The owner of […]
Family of Slain Harford County Sheriff Deputy Pat Dailey Meet Maryland State Police K-9 Named in His Honor
From the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.: The family of slain Harford County Sheriff Deputy Pat Dailey got to meet the Maryland State Police Trooper who was named for their loved one. On February 23, 2016, the Maryland State Police’s K9 unit announced via Facebook that they had a new Trooper in training, a 10-week […]
Accidental Fire Heavily Damages Pair of Edgewood Townhouses
An accidental fire caused significant damage to a part of Edgewood townhouses Thursday afternoon, fire officials said. The fire was reported by a passerby in the 800 block of Mt. Vernon Court in Edgewood just before 3 p.m. Thursday, according to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A total of 30 […]
Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Fills in for Batman at Joppatowne Elementary School “Super Hero” Reading Night
From the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company: The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company participates in “Super Hero” reading night at Joppatowne Elementary School. On February 2, 2016, the Joppatowne Elementary School (JES) PTA sent out a call for help. The school was scheduled to hold its reading night on February 3, 2016. The theme of the reading […]
Roof Collapse, Explosion at Belcamp Building Blamed on Transformer Fire
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: At about 7:15 a.m. Saturday, a passing snow plow driver reported a building fire and possible roof collapse at TIC Gums on Brass Mill Road in Belcamp. Initial reports advised of a roof collapse, however, upon the state fire marshal investigation, it was determined an explosion […]
Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company and EMS Foundation Receive Thanks, Donation for CPR Save
From the Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company: Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company and EMS Foundation employees were recognized by the Buecker family for a CPR save they had on November 15, 2015. The family presented Whiteford VFC with a donation check, Thank You card to the personnel on the call, and an immense amount of thanks and […]
Fallston Family of Four Displaced from Home by 2-Alarm Fire; Dog Escapes Unharmed
From the Harford County Fire and EMS Association: At 9:28 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2016, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company along with mutual aide from Fallston Volunteer Fire Company, Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Baltimore County Station 47 (Jacksonville), and York County Fawn Grove were dispatched on the initial alarm to the 2000 block of Baldwin […]
