Brush fire reported on Harford Road

HYDES, MD—Crews responded to a brush fire in the Fork/Hydes area on Wednesday afternoon. At just before 1 p.m., units responded to a woods fire in the 3000-block of Harford Road. The Fallston Volunteer Fire Company reports that the blaze was caused by a homeowner burning debris in a barrel that spread to the wooded area. Crews have the fire […]

NWS confirms EF0 tornado struck Fork, Fallston areas last month

FALLTSON, MD—The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck the Fork/Fallston area last month. A line of severe thunderstorms produced a twister along its leading edge as it passed over Fork, Fallston, and western Bel Air on the mid-afternoon of Saturday, April 22, 2023. The tornado was on the ground intermittently for eight minutes, but it produced a […]

Harford Road closed due to crash in northern Baltimore County

FORK, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon crash in northern Baltimore County. The crash was reported at around 1 p.m. in the vicinity of Harford Road at Fork Road. Harford Road has been shut down due to the crash. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use Belair Road as an alternate route. Photo […]

Downed power lines prompt road closures in Glen Arm, Joppa

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Saturday afternoon’s severe storms have brought down power lines throughout the area, prompting several road closures. In the Glen Arm area, Fork Road is closed near Harford Road. Harford Road is also closed at Glen Arm Road and New Cut Road due to downed trees and wires. In Joppa, MD-152 is closed in both directions between Pulaski Highway and […]

Large brush fire reported on Harford Road

UPDATE: The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reports that units from multiple fire companies arrived Gunpowder Falls State Park io find a 300’x300’ area of woods on fire on the trails near the waterfall. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Kingsville area. The fire was reported at just after 10 a.m. […]

Governor Hogan announces $3.7 million for electric vehicle charging stations

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that $3.7 million in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is being awarded to 37 sites using funds from Maryland’s settlement with Volkswagen for air pollution violations. “For more than six years now, Maryland has been setting an example for the nation of strong environmental leadership,” said Governor Hogan. “This is another important step […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will remain in effect until 5:15 p.m. on Sunday evening. At just after 4:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Kingsville, or near Middle River, moving southeast at 10 mph. The storm packs 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail. Damaging winds […]

Runaway horse causing traffic issues in Fork

UPDATE: Authorities day the horse is no longer causing traffic delays. Original story below… —— FORK, MD—A Tuesday traffic issue in the Fork area has an unusual cause. At around 6 a.m., authorities said that a horse was on the loose in the area of Harford Road at Fork Road. The horse has reportedly been darting in and out of […]