MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Fire officials said one person was injured after their vehicle crashed into a church in Middle River on Tuesday. The crash was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 11800-block of Eastern Avenue (21220). The Baltimore County Fire Department says one person was trapped and rescued at the scene. They were then taken to a nearby hospital with […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday evening crash in Rosedale. The crash was reported at just after 5 p.m. in the 1200-block of Berk Avenue (21237). The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that a vehicle hit a pedestrian (possibly a cyclist) then struck a house. An adult female has been taken to a local hospital with minor […]
OVERLEA, MD—The Overlea Farmers Market will host a Safety & First Responders Day this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The farmers market will welcome crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department and Baltimore County Police Department to give demos and talk about safety tips. From theft prevention to emergency preparedness, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Senator Chris Van Hollen on Friday announced that the county had received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) federal grant for $2.7 million to hire 28 new firefighters in 2020. The funds will support the Department’s expansion of services in Sparrows Point to support the growth at Tradepoint Atlantic. Baltimore […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Service’s annual memorial service will be held this weekend in Towson. The event will take place on Sunday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Towson United Methodist Church, located at 501 Hampton Lane (21286). This annual ceremony recognizes career and volunteer members who have died over the past year. A wreath laying at Patriot Plaza […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department will be conducting a functional training exercise on Monday, September 30, 2019. The exercise will take place at Towson High School, located at 69 Cedar Avenue in Towson (21286). Baltimore County Public Schools will be closed on the day of the exercise. The public should be aware of the […]
UPDATE 2: Crews have determined that there are no hazards present and are now clearing the scene. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department says the five patients have refused treatment. Hazmat crews are responding to the scene to assist with the investigation. Original story below… —— RASPEBURG, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning gas leak […]
ESSEX, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in Essex overnight. The fire was reported at around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the 1400-block of Galena Road (21221). A total of three residents were rescued from the dwelling. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to get the blaze under control. There has been no word as to what caused the fire.