A Whiteford home sustained severe damage in an accidental fire which broke out Friday morning, fire officials said. The fire was discovered by a passerby in a single-story rancher home in the 2600 block of Whiteford Road in Whiteford at approximately 7:20 a.m. Friday, according to a release from the Office of the State Fire […]
Vehicle Damaged in Sunday Morning Fire in Forest Hill
A car was severely damaged in a blaze which broke out Sunday morning in Forest Hill, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 5 a.m. Sunday in the passenger compartment of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra located in the 200 block of East Jarrettsville Road in Forest Hill, according to a release from the Office […]
Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Supports Edgewood Public Safety Initiative; Door-to-Door Smoke Alarm Campaign
From Harford County government: The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company (JMVFC) turned out in force Saturday to support Harford County Government with an Edgewood Public Safety Initiative. The public safety initiative culminated several months of planning and preparation by the Department of Administration, the Department of Emergency Services and Joppa-Magnolia VFC. The Edgewood Public Safety Initiative […]
Vehicle Destroyed in Aberdeen Fire Ignited by Owner’s Attempts to Dislodge Truck from Mud
An SUV was destroyed Friday in a fire sparked after the vehicle became stuck in mud and its owner, who purchased the truck three days earlier, attempted to free it but accidentally ignited nearby grasses. The fire was reported at 1:17 p.m. Friday afternoon on the 1000 block of South Stepney Road in Aberdeen, according […]
Teen Charged for Setting Fire in Trashcan at Havre de Grace Boys and Girls Club
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: HARFORD COUNTY, MD (April 24, 2014) – Deputy State Fire Marshals and the Havre de Grace Police Department responded to the Boys and Girls Club of Havre de Grace located at 351 Lewis Lane after a trash can was set on fire. The 7:01 p.m. fire was […]
Firefighter Suffers Smoke Inhalation, Home Severely Damaged in Aberdeen Fire
A firefighter suffered minor smoke inhalation and an Aberdeen home was severely damaged in an accidental two-alarm blaze Friday night. The fire was reported by a passerby shortly after 10 p.m. Friday at a home in the 800 block of Chelsea Road in Aberdeen, according to a statement from the Office of the State Fire […]
Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of Aberdeen Hotel Arson Suspect
From the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office: The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Maryland State Police have concluded an ongoing investigation into an arson fire at Hilton Garden Inn, at 1050 Beards Hill Road in Aberdeen, Harford County. Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire, which occurred in the […]
Jarrettsville Home Gutted by Two-Alarm Fire Traced to Discarded Ashes
(Photo courtesy Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association/Barry Bunker) A Jarrettsville home sustained major damage Monday morning in a two-alarm fire which investigators said was ignited by discarded fireplace ashes. The fire was reported by the owner of a home in the 3800 block of Federal Hill Road in Jarrettsville at approximately 7:41 a.m., […]