House fire reported in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Overlea area on Sunday morning. The fire was reported at around 6:30 a.m. in the 7200-block of Belair Road (21206). Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from the dwelling. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

7-year-old boy dies following Christmas Day, three-alarm fire in Baltimore County

GWYNN OAK, MD—A 7-year-old boy has died following a Christmas Day apartment fire in Baltimore County. At just before 12:30 a.m. on December 25, crews responded to an apartment fire with rescue in the 6700-block of Townbrook Drive (21207). First-arriving police and fire units found an apartment building fully involved with heavy fire. Firefighters rescued a young boy, identified as […]

Overnight vehicle fire reported on I-95

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews battled an intense vehicle fire on Interstate 95 on Saturday night. The fire was reported at just before 11:00 p.m. along southbound I-95 between the Mountain Road and White Marsh Boulevard exits. Several fire companies responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. Photo via Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company  

Student injured, classroom damaged after car crashes into Pine Grove Middle School

CARNEY, MD—Authorities remain on the scene after a vehicle crashed into Pine Grove Middle School on Thursday morning. At just before 8:45 a.m., a car struck and broke through the wall of a classroom at the Carney-area school. All students and staff were immediately evacuated and the fire department and medical personnel responded. Baltimore County Public Schools officials say one […]

Smoke odor, haze fills Baltimore skies following overnight fire at recycling plant

HALETHORPE, MD—Many Baltimore County residents are waking up to the smell of smoke on Thanksgiving morning. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that a fire broke out at a recycling plant in Halethorpe early Thursday morning. The blaze broke out at around 2:30 a.m. at a plant in the 2200-block of Halethorpe Farms Road. Crews are continuing to work to […]

Critical injuries reported after train hits pedestrian in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A pedestrian has sustained critical injuries after being struck by a train in Middle River. The incident was reported at around 1 p.m. on Monday in the area of Golden Ring Road at Orems Road (21220), according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Life-threatening injuries are being reported and rescue crews are attempting to extricate the victim. Motorists […]

Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce salutes hometown heroes

ESSEX, MD—A local chamber of commerce recognized some very important individuals last night. On Thursday evening, the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce held its 14th annual Salute to Hometown Heroes. Members of the organization gathered at the Eastern Yacht Club to honor fire, police, military, hospital, and other local heroes who have shown courage in the face of a disaster […]