Fire officials warn of kerosine heater risks after Maryland man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning

CECIL COUNTY, MD—A 59-year-old man is dead, and a woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being found in their Earleville home with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend. Cecilton Volunteer Fire Department and Cecil County Department of Emergency Services paramedics responded to 12 Florida Avenue in Crystal Beach at around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday […]

Joppa mobile home fire causes $50,000 in damage

JOPPA, MD—Crews battled a house fire in Joppa on Friday evening. At just before 7:15 p.m. on January 26, units responded to the 100-block of Orsburn Drive for a report of a fire. At the scene, firefighters found smoke showing from a one-story mobile home. It took 20 firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company about 30 minutes to control the […]

Chicken coop heating pads spark Edgewood house fire

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Edgewood area on Wednesday afternoon. At around 2:45 p.m. on January 24, units responded to a house fire in the 3100-block of Sounding Drive. The occupants weren’t home at the time of the fire and it took 20 firefighters about five minutes to control the blaze. The Office of the State […]

Edgewood house fire causes $75,000 in damages

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Edgewood area on Tuesday night. The house trailer fire was reported at just before 9:30 p.m. on January 9 in the 600-block of Holly Avenue. It took 28 firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Abingdon Fire Company about 10 minutes to get the flames under control. The Maryland Office of […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci retires after 50-year career

STATEWIDE—State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci has announced his retirement from the Office of the State Fire Marshal after a 50-year career, including ten years with the agency. Geraci’s announcement coincided with the agency’s holiday luncheon in Pikesville. He was surrounded by his family, current and retired employees, including former and current police and fire chiefs, and other representatives from […]

Two adults, four children displaced following Fallston house fire

FALLSTON, MD—Two adults and four children have been displaced following a Friday evening house fire in the Fallston area. At just before 7:30 p.m. on November 24, crews responded to a house fire in the 1600-block Watervale Road. Upon arrival, smoke could be seen coming from the roof and also on the first and second floors of the residence. The […]