An unattended candle may be to blame for a fire that spread through an Abingdon townhouse Wednesday afternoon, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage and possibly claiming the life of a family pet. Just after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3400 block of Tree Frog Court in Abingdon […]
Occupants Escape, Cats Perish in Jarrettsville House Fire
A Jarrettsville couple were able to escape through the basement after the house in which they resided caught fire early Tuesday morning, but a number of pets living in the home were not as fortunate. Just before 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3900 block of Norrisville Road in Jarrettsville for […]
Coiled Extension Cord Sparks Fire in Edgewood Home
An extension cord coiled beneath a mattress is being blamed as the cause of a fire that caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to an Edgewood home on Monday. Just after midnight on Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 600 block of Pier Drive in Edgewood for a reported dwelling fire in a two-story, […]
Couple Sustain Burns after Breaking into Carsins Run Mobile Home; Accidentally Starting Fire
A man and woman were transported to regional hospitals Sunday morning to treat burn injuries they suffered after allegedly breaking into a Carsins Run mobile home and inadvertently setting it on fire. Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of Carsins Run Road in Aberdeen for the […]
Malfunctioning Fireplace Blamed for Blaze that Destroyed Pylesville House
A two-story wood framed Pylesville home was destroyed by fire this week due to a malfunction in a wood burning fireplace. Just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 5300 block of Rocks Road in Pylesville for a reported dwelling fire. The fire was discovered by the homeowner in the interior […]
Abingdon Man Ignites House, Self After Spilling Fuel on Fire
An Abingdon man sustained serious burns this week after he accidentally spilled fuel into the fireplace, igniting a house fire and himself in the process. Just before 10:30 pm on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3600 block of Wolf Trail Drive in Abingdon for a reported dwelling fire with burn injury. The owner […]
Suspect Sought After Fire Intentionally Set in Dumpster Behind Goodwill in Edgewood
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is seeking information to help identify a suspect responsible for starting a fire last week in a Dumpster behind the Goodwill store in Edgewood. Just after 8 p.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the rear of Goodwill Industries in the 1800 block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood for […]
Electrical Failure Sparks Fire in Belcamp Apartment
Just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 4600 block of Annhurst Drive in Belcamp for a report of a fire in a one-story, end of the group, apartment. The fire was discovered by a neighbor and originated in the bathroom; caused accidentally by an electrical failure. Twenty-five firefighters from the […]
