69-year-old woman dies in Middle River fire

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 69-year-old woman died on Monday in a one-alarm Middle River trailer fire. The victim has been identified as Judith Ann Newbauer of the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). At just after 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, fire crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane for a report of a residential fire. Arriving units found […]

Serious injuries reported in Middle River fire

UPDATE: One person has died in this fire. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—One person was seriously injured in a Middle River fire on Monday night. At just after 9:30 p.m., crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). Arriving units found fire showing from a single-wide trailer and reports of a trapped individual. One person was […]

Public Safety Day returns to Middle River this September

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department will once again hold Public Safety Day in Middle River this September. The event will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Martin State Airport. The day will feature public safety displays, demonstrations, community resource information, and more. There will be food […]

Arson suspect in custody after 3-alarm fire rips through Baltimore County business

UPDATE: Baltimore County Police have arrested 19-year-old Elijah Morgan in connection with this incident. Original story below. ——— REISTERSTOWN, MD—Authorities say one person is in custody after a three-alarm fire tore through a Baltimore County business overnight. At just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, units responded to the Advance Auto Parts located in the 11900-block of Reisterstown […]

Two bodies recovered following apparent drowning incident at Hammerman Beach

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Two people are dead following a Monday evening drowning and rescue attempt in Middle River. On Tuesday morning, the Baltimore County Fire Department reported that the bodies of two adult males had been recovered from the Gunpowder River, Hammerman Beach area, per the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. At around 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, crews were attempting […]

Water rescue under way at Hammerman Beach

UPDATE 2: The bodies of two male victims have been recovered, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. UPDATE: The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that the two injured parties are drowning victims.  There is no third victim. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are performing a water rescue in Middle River. At just before 6:30 p.m. […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 10 members

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted ten of its members. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced promotions of 10 members to the ranks of EMS Captain, EMS Lieutenant, Fire Lieutenant and Fire Specialist. EMS CAPTAIN EMS Lt. Amanda Wensel EMS Lt. Pamela Westfall EMS LIEUTENANT PMFC Emily Dilworth FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Specialist Brendan Berkeridge Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Scott […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 7 members

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted seven of its members. Fire Chief Joanne Rund on Monday announced promotions to the ranks of Fire Lieutenant and Fire Specialist. FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Specialist Brendan Berkeridge Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Scott Wittbecker FIRE SPECIALIST EMT/FF Devin Brown EMT/FF Edward Flynn EMT/FF Steven Hinch EMT/FF Cody Manley EMT/FF Jeffrey Milani The promotions will […]