DUNDALK, MD—Multiple lightning strikes sparked a fire at St. Rita Catholic Church in Dundalk on Tuesday, causing significant damage and requiring a large response from Baltimore County fire crews. The Baltimore County Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 2:34 p.m. on July 1, reporting flames visible from a second-floor window of the church, located at 2901 Dunleer Road. […]
TOWSON, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer on I-695 in the Towson area early Wednesday morning. Units responded to the crash along the inner loop just past the Loch Raven Boulevard exit to find that a tractor-trailer had driven off the highway and down an embankment, with the driver trapped inside. It took crews from Providence Volunteer […]
UPDATE 2: Reports indicate that the fire was caused by multiple lightning strikes. UPDATE: The name of the church has been corrected to St. Rita Catholic Church. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—Crews are on the scene of a fire at a Dundalk-area church. The fire broke out at just after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, in the 2900-block of […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews remain on the scene of an overnight house explosion in Rosedale. The blast occurred at just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in the 8100-block of Callo Lane (21237). Upon arrival, responding units found the home completely destroyed. No injuries have been reported. No one was inside the home at the time of the explosion. One […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Firefighters came to the aid of a trapped kitten on Monday. Personnel from the Baltimore County Fire Department responded after a kitten became trapped inside the engine compartment of a vehicle at Weis Markets in Perry Hall. After about 30 minutes of careful work, the trapped kitten was freed unharmed. No injuries were reported. Photos via the Baltimore […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted two of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of 2 BCoFD members to the ranks of EMS and Fire Lieutenant. EMS Lieutenant: • PMFC Christine Stroh Fire Lieutenant: • FS Steven Hinch The following promotions are effective May 31, 2025. Photo via Atlantic Emergency Solutions
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 2, 2025. The flag is being lowered to make Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year. In Baltimore County, the 40th […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School will hold a mass casualty simulation event this week. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, according to Councilman David Marks. There will be emergency vehicles present on the school’s campus on Tuesday. These vehicles are part of the simulation. Residents should not be concerned.