While working with molten coal, which he uses to create tools for his blacksmith business, a Darlington man accidentally ignited a fire in his outdoor storage shed on Friday afternoon. Just before 1 p.m. on Friday, firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Deerfield Road in Darlington, where a 10-foot by 16-foot outdoor storage facility […]
Fire Damages Deck of Edgewood Home
Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters responded to the 3900 block of Love Court in Edgewood for a report of a fire at a one-story wood frame single family dwelling. The fire had been discovered by occupant’s daughter on the exterior front deck. Four firefighters from the Abingdon Fire Company responded and found the fire […]
Pair of Overnight Dumpster Fires Investigated in Edgewood
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, firefighters extinguished flames inside four Dumpsters, intentionally ignited and burning in two separate locations in Edgewood. At about 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, a passerby discovered two commercial Dumpsters on fire at Admiral Pools, LLC in the 1000 block of Edgewood Road in Edgewood. Six firefighters from the Abingdon Fire […]
Unwelcome Visitors Evicted from Deer Creek Vernal Pool Party
When the new owners of a northern Harford County property moved into their home, they quickly realized they had a problem with some unwelcome guests. The interlopers were making a ruckus in their backyard, lounging on the patio, and even using their swimming pool at all hours of the day and night. In the interest […]
Leaking Propane Tank Ignites House Fire in Aberdeen; Five Occupants Escape Blaze Without Injury
A fire which caused major damage to an Aberdeen home Tuesday evening has been ruled accidental in nature, fire officials said. The blaze was discovered shortly after 5 p.m. by the owner of a split-level home on the 1100 block of Montreal Drive in Aberdeen. While en route, units were advised by Harford County Fire […]
Friday Morning Fire Causes Estimated $170,000 in Damage to Bel Air Home
A Friday morning fire caused an estimated $170,000 in damage to a Bel Air home and its contents. Just after 7 a.m. Friday, a fire was reported in the 100 block of S. Lynbrook Road in Bel Air. The fire had been discovered by homeowners Ron and Maria Tew in an upstairs bedroom of their […]
Fatal Abingdon Fire Caused by Malfunctioning Extension Cord Beside Bed
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal have determined the Saturday, January 14, 2012 fire that took the life of John C. Youngblood (88) was the result of a malfunctioning extension cord located beneath the night stand beside the bed. The preliminary results from the […]
Cause of Monday Morning Darlington Barn Fire Under Investigation
The cause of a fire, which caused an estimated $15,000 worth of damage in a Darlington barn on Monday morning, remains under investigation. Just after 9:30 a.m. Monday, homeowner Russell Dods discovered a fire inside his 40-foot by 40-foot two-story wooden barn in the 2900 block of Dublin Road in Darlington. Thirty firefighters from Darlington, […]
