GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon brush fire in the Glen Arm area. The fire was reported at just before 3 p.m. on November 16 in the 10900-block of Harford Road. according to the Providence Volunteer Fire Company. Recent dry weather has made conditions favorable for wildfires. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Motorists should use caution […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Smelling smoke this morning? Don’t be alarmed. The Baltimore County Fire Department says it is receiving numerous calls from residents, mainly in the central and western areas of the county, regarding a strong odor of smoke. Officials say Maryland is feeling the effects of wildfires in the Virginia area. There is no major fire event in Baltimore County or […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Outdoor burning is being discouraged across the state of Maryland on Tuesday afternoon and evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds. The National Weather Service says elevated conditions conducive to wildfire spread are expected through early evening with northwest winds gusting 20-30 mph and minimum relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent across much of the Mid-Atlantic. […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the White Marsh/Middle River area. The blaze was reportedly at just after noon on Friday off of White Marsh Boulevard near Greenleigh. The fire was brought under control at just before 1:30 p.m., according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. No injuries were reported. Photo via WMVFC […]
UPDATE: At just after 12:45 p.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that most of the fire had been extinguished, however a separate fire has been reported near Belair Road. Crews are investigating. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Kingsville area. The fire was reported at around mid-day on Thursday […]
ESSEX, MD—An auto repair shop in the Essex area was destroyed in a fire overnight. At just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, units responded to the fire at the BP station location in the 700-block of Eastern Boulevard (21221). Crews managed to quickly get the blaze under control, but the auto repair shop attached to the gas station […]
EDGWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning vehicle fire in Joppa/Edgwood. The fire was reported at around 11:45 a.m. along Mountain Road between Philadelphia Road and I-95. At the scene, firefighters found a bus that was on fire. Additional units have been requested. All lanes on Mountain Road are blocked. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photos […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday evening house fire in Rosedale. At around 6:45 p.m., units responded to the 8700-block of Philadelphia Road (21237). The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that firefighters arrived to find the two-story home engulfed in flames with fire through the roof. One person has been transported to a local hospital. Motorists should […]