From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: A 60 year-old man is in critical condition after lighting a cigarette in his hospital bed at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre De Grace late Saturday night. Firefighters from Susquehanna Hose Company were originally dispatched for an automatic alarm at Harford Memorial Hospital at 10:42 PM. Upon […]
Accidental Fire Damages Joppa Home Sunday Afternoon
A Joppa home was damaged Sunday afternoon in an accidental fire attributed to a faulty electrical cord. The fire was reported by the occupant of a home in the 600 block of Dembytown Road in Joppa just after 2:30 p.m., according to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A total of […]
Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Mourns Loss of Member Bill Frank; Former Abingdon First Assistant Fire Chief
From the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.: The Officers and Members of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company (JMVFC) announce the death of active member William (Bill) Frank. Bill leaves behind a wife, two children and a large family that loved him. Bill was born on November 29, 1972. He died unexpectedly Monday morning, October 12, […]
Fire Prevention Month; Increase Your Chances of Surviving a Fire in Your Home
From Harford County government: October is Fire Prevention Month. Did you know? According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost half of home fire deaths result from nighttime fires, when most people are asleep. Watch the video for a simple tip to increase your chances of surviving a fire in your home.
Apple Festival Preparations Ignite Fire in Historic Dublin Church
Parishioners setting up extra stove in preparation to bake apple cakes for the Darlington Apple Festival this weekend inadvertently sparked a fire in an historic Dublin church. Upon plugging in the stove, just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, two burners were on and ignited a Tupperware box while the parishioners were in another room of […]
73-Yr-Old Man Purposefully Set Himself on Fire in Bel Air Home; Body Burned through Floor, Fell Into Basement
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: The Office of the State Fire Marshal has determined the cause of the August 25, 2015 fatal fire. Investigators determined the victim performed an act of self-immolation. The investigation revealed Jaswant Singh (73) was home alone when he set himself on fire in the kitchen of […]
Victim of Bel Air Fire Identified; Search for Cause Continues
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have identified the victim of an afternoon fire in Bel Air occurring on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Jaswant Singh (73) was positively identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The cause of death is being withheld while the cause of […]
Man Killed in Bel Air House Fire; Living Room Collapsed into Basement
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: A joint investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Maryland State Police is underway after a dwelling fire occurred at 1106 Saddleback Way in Bel Air. The incident was reported at 3:13 p.m. when the owner of the home arrived and found […]
