Controlled burn in Monkton may produce smoky skies

MONKTON, MD—Fire officials will be closely monitoring a controlled burn in northern Baltimore County on Wednesday. The Baltimore County Fire Department  and other state agencies are monitoring a permitted burn scheduled for March 13 at Ladew Topiary Gardens, located at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton. Those nearby may see flames and smoke during the burn and the smell of smoke […]

Downed power line sparks fire on Mountain Road in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD—Crews are responding to an incident involving a downed power line in the Fallston area. At around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday evening, units responded to the 400-block of Mountain Road after a downed power line sparked a roadside fire. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Harford County Fire […]

Vehicle fire reported in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire in the Edgewood area. The fire was reported at around 10:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, March 7, in the 1700-block of Pulaski Highway. Upon arrival, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding departments found a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of a liquor store. No injuries have […]

Edgewood house fire displaces 3 adults, 2 children

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews battled an intense house fire in Harford County on Friday night. At around 10:30 p.m. on March 1, units responded to the 1800-block of Hanson Road in Edgewood. Upon arrival, crews found fire through the roof. Several local fire companies responded and eventually got the blaze under control. Hanson Road was shut down for several hours. No injuries […]

House fire reported in Kingsville

UPDATE: Officials say this fire was caused by a faulty power strip and caused approximately $100,000 in damage. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Kingsville. The fire was reported at just after noon on February 27 in the 900-block of Louis Lane (21087). Units arrived to find smoke showing from […]

House fire reported in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon house fire in the Overlea area. The fire was reported at around 2:15 p.m. on February 23 in the 6700-block of Rosemont Avenue (21206). Upon arrival, units found smoke showing from a three-story dwelling.  All occupants have been evacuated and firefighters are working to control the blaze. There has been […]

House fire reported in Middle River

UPDATE: WMVFC now reports that the home is vacant.  Police will be assisting with the dismissal of Vincent Farm Elementary School. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon house fire in Middle River. The fire was reported at just before 1:30 p.m. on February 23 on Ebenezer Road between Vincent Farm Elementary School […]