Health, Sci-Tech

Gas leak reported in Perry Hall after contractor strikes line

PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of a gas leak in the Perry Hall area. At just after 10 a.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company said that units were handling an outside natural gas leak in the 4900-block of Silver Spring Road (21128) near Kinder Care Learning Center. BGE crews are also being deployed. WMVFC says that the …


Police/Fire, Traffic

Philadelphia Road closed due to serious crash, Medevac responding

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious Tuesday night crash on Philadelphia Road. At just after 8:30 p.m. on October 17, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a multi-vehicle crash with ejection on Philadelphia Road between Middle River Road and Campbell Boulevard. A third medic unit responded due to multiple patients and a Maryland State …


10 people sent to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Ten people were sent to the hospital following a carbon monoxide incident in Middle River on Friday afternoon. At just after 1:30 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department said that seven children and three adults were found suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning in the 900-block of Fuselage Avenue. All patients were transported with non-life threatening injuries. BGE is …

Governor Moore visits Carroll County to survey storm damage

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Westminster in Carroll County to survey major damage incurred as the result of statewide storm activity. The governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russell Stickland, Carroll County Commission …

Almost 43,000 still without power following Monday night’s storms

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. …

Injuries reported after vehicle crashes into utility pole in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon accident in Fallston. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2023 on Belair Road near Wilgis Road. The Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company reports that a single vehicle struck a utility pole. At this time, one patient is being evaluated and BGE crews are being …

Two sessions set for public to comment on impacts of BGE’s proposed rate increase

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two initial virtual public comment hearings on the multi-year rate plan filed in February by Baltimore Gas and Electric. Utility customers and other interested parties are invited to take part in the hearings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The Commission will schedule …

Electrical fire in Carney shuts down Cromwell Bridge Road

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning electrical fire in the Carney area. At just before 10:30 a.m. on July 13, 2023, units responded to the pumping station located in the 2000-block of Cromwell Bridge Road (21234). Arriving units found smoke showing from the station.  BGE and hazmat crews are responding. Cromwell Bridge Road has been shut …