Water rescues, homes struck by lightning, and roads closed after severe storms batter northeast Baltimore County, southern Harford County

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FALLSTON, MD—Monday evening’s severe storms have caused damage to homes, prompted water rescues, and led to Flash Flood Warnings & Tornado Warnings being issued by the National Weather Service. Belair Road has been flooded out at the entrance to Fallston Mall, as has Belair Road at Connolly Road. Units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance company performed a swift water […]

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Crews rescue kitten trapped in car engine compartment in Perry Hall

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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 […]

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Rollover crash reported in Rosedale

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ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash with rollover in the Rosedale area. The crash was reported at around 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025 in the area of Chesaco Avenue and Philadelphia Road (21237). One vehicle flipped over onto its roof as a result of the collision. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]

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Maryland Car Rally Task Force dismantles several car rallies in Baltimore County, Harford County

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and its partner law enforcement agencies dismantled six large-scale illegal car rallies across Baltimore County, Harford County, and Baltimore City on Saturday, leading to three arrests. The coordinated enforcement effort, which began at 11 p.m. on June 28, focused on public roads, industrial zones, and parking lots. Authorities conducted high-visibility patrols and enforcement […]

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Maryland officials urge safe Fourth of July celebrations, back public fireworks displays

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BALTIMORE, MD—As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Maryland fire officials and public safety partners are urging residents to prioritize safety by attending licensed, professional fireworks displays rather than using consumer fireworks. The Office of the State Fire Marshal, joined by the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, have announced that 139 public fireworks displays are scheduled across […]

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33-year-old pedestrian killed in Harford County hit-and-run

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ABINGDON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian overnight in Harford County. The victim, a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. Troopers from the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded at just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, June […]

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Fire sweeps through building at Dundee Creek Marina

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UPDATE: The Office of the State Fire Marshal reports that it took 40 firefighters approximately 20 minutes to control the blaze, which resulted in $500,000 in damages and was caused by a malfunctioning freezer unit. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews responded to a building fire in Middle River early on Saturday morning. The fire was reported at just […]

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