TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County 911 Center is now hiring. To be qualified, applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma. The 911 Center is staffed by civilian personnel and is a separate agency from the Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments. All new employees join the 911 Center as Emergency Communications Technician I […]
UPDATE: Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Original story below. TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the passing of one of its members. Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr. died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Lieutenant […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—A two-alarm townhome fire in Owings Mills sent a male to the hospital with critical injuries on Wednesday. Firefighters responded to the 9800-block of Bon Haven Lane (21117) at just after 3:45 p.m. on March 26, 2025 for a report of a dwelling fire. They found the rear of the home engulfed in flames. During search efforts, crews […]
UPDATE 2: The fire has been placed under control and all roads have been reopened. UPDATE: The fire now covers six acres. Crews are still working to contain the blaze. Original story below… ——— HUNT VALLEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Sparks/Hunt Valley area. At just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, […]
UPDATE 2: The grand opening will now be held on April 19, 2025. UPDATE: The sign below from the Baltimore County Fire Department if now displayed in the window at Five Below, indicating that the grand opening may be delayed once again… Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Five Below will hold a grand opening celebration for its new store in the […]
GLEN ARM, MD—The owner of a popular Baltimore-area restaurant has died of carbon monoxide poisoning. At just before 7:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, Baltimore County Fire Department units responded to the 11200-block of Old Carriage Road (21057) for a reported cardiac arrest at a residence, which quickly escalated into a hazardous carbon monoxide (CO) emergency. Upon arrival, fire […]
UPDATE: The male victim has died. He has been identified as Costas Triantafilos, 85, owner of the Costas Inn restaurant in Baltimore. Original story below… ——— GLEN ARM, MD—Carbon monoxide poisoning has left two people critically injured in the Glen Arm area. At just before 7:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, Baltimore County Fire Department units responded to the […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Rosedale area. The fire was reported at just before 10 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 in the 4900-block of Ridge Road (21237). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Councilman David Marks