UPDATE 2: Officials have confirmed that the fire was caused by a lightning strike. Several pets were also rescued. UPDATE: All residents have been successfully evacuated. No injuries have been reported. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a major, Saturday afternoon apartment fire in Carney. The fire was reported at around 3 p.m. in the […]
UPDATE: The man was reportedly trapped under a 1000+ pound piece of machinery for four hours before being discovered. It took crews approximately 25 minutes to free him. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon rescue in Kingsville. At just after 2:30 p.m., units responded to the 11800-block of Cedar Lane (21087). At […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week unveiled a nearly $40 million investment in new, state-of-the-art fire and EMS apparatus. A press briefing introducing the new apparatus was held on Wednesday, July 7th. County Executive John Olszewski Jr. and Fire Chief Joanne Rund were in attendance at the event. The new apparatus replaces existing units that have aged out of […]
UPDATE: Approximately 70 firefighters are on the scene working to extinguish the blaze. No injuries have been reported at this time. Original story below… ——— GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Glen Arm. The fire was reported at around 2 p.m. in the 12000-block of Manor Road (21057). Arriving units found fire […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Hillendale area on Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 8300-block of Hillendale Road (21234). Units from Providence Volunteer Fire Company assisted Baltimore County Fire Department crews at the scene. There has been no word on any injuries.
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2022 to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. Baltimore County will receive a total of $265,000 with awards going to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department, and Gunpowder Falls State Park. The […]
UPDATE 3: The Baltimore City Fire Department now says there are no reports of any damage. UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Fire Department says that no injuries are being reported at this time. UPDATE: The Baltimore Firefighters Union says crews are responding to multiple reports of damage around Baltimore City. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Geological Survey […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department on Friday announced the promotion of four individuals. The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Fire Captain: They are: Fire Lt. Jessica Greaver Fire Lt. Joshua Levin Fire Lt. Mark Stone Fire Lt. Travis Swonger The promotions will be effective July 17, 2021.