Underground fire causes heavy smoke, fires at Carney Village Shopping Center

UPDATE: The fire is now under control.  Maryland Department of the Environment crews remain on scene. Original story below… —— CARNEY, MD—Hazmat crews are responding to an underground fire at the Carney Village Shopping Center. At just after 9:00 a.m., welders reportedly started an underground fire at 9616 Harford Road (21234). A vehicle is reportedly on fire and flammable chemicals […]

Eastern Tech evacuated due to gas odor

UPDATE 2 (10:00 a.m.): The gas leak has been secured and the building has been deemed safe. Staff and students have re-entered the school. Fire department crews have cleared the scene. UPDATE (9:40 a.m.): The Baltimore County Fire Department and BGE are investigating a malfunctioning natural gas line.  The school remains evacuated. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Hazmat crews are […]

Hazmat crews responding to overturned truck, fuel spill on Route 43

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday morning crash in White Marsh. At around 9:15 a.m., units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to crash involving an overturned trash truck on White Marsh Boulevard at Pulaski Highway. Hazmat crews are on the scene due to a fuel spill that resulted from the crash. Motorists should expect […]

More water rescues, propane leak reported on Pulaski Highway

ROSEDALE, MD—Emergency crews are performing additional water rescues in Rosedale. At 4:45 p.m., multiple water rescues were reported in the 7800-block of Pulaski Highway. A propane leak has also been reported at 7801 Pulaski Highway. Two individuals were rescued from their vehicle earlier on Saturday afternoon. Motorists should avoid the area.

Hazmat crews responding to I-95 crash

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon crash on Interstate 95 in White Marsh. The crash was reported at around 12:15 p.m. along northbound I-95 just past the White Marsh Boulevard exit (at mile marker 71.5). Three vehicles were involved in the crash, one of which was a tractor-trailer. Hazmat units are responding to the scene […]

Female trapped in Rosedale storm drain, rescue in progress

UPDATE: The female victim was located in the drain at just after 1:45 p.m. She was freed by 2:15 p.m. and taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are performing a Saturday afternoon confined space rescue in Rosedale. At just before 12:30 p.m., units responded to the 9200-block of Oswald Way (21237). […]

I-695 inner loop to be shut down for several hours following tractor-trailer crash, hazmat response

UPDATE: Authorities are urging drivers to access the Towson area via Dulaney Valley Road or Providence Road.  Motorists should avoid Charles Street and Kenilworth Drive for the next 4 to 6 hours. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Fire officials say the inner loop of I-695 will remain shut down through the afternoon following a Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer. […]

Hazmat teams evacuating Rosedale apartment

UPDATE: Authorities believe the individual may have been attempting to make mustard gas in the apartment. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Emergency crews are responding to a possible hazardous materials incident at a Rosedale apartment complex. At around 4:30 p.m., units responded to the 5200-block of Daybrook Circle (21237). At the scene, firefighters found that an occupant had mixed ammonia […]