Vehicle fire reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon vehicle fire in Kingsville. The fire was reported at around 3:45 p.m. in the 2500-block of Longview Drive (21087). Units arrived to find a vehicle that was on fire approximately 10 feet from a residential dwelling. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Deceased male found in Rosedale vehicle fire

UPDATE: Authorities have identified the deceased male who was found inside of the vehicle. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Officials say a deceased male was found by firefighters responding to a vehicle fire in Rosedale on Wednesday evening. At just after 7:45 p.m., crews responded to the 8500-block of Contractors Road (21237), near the CSX Railroad Crossing, at 7:50 p.m. […]

Joppa house fire damage estimated at $200,000

JOPPA, MD—A house fire that broke out in Joppa on Tuesday did an estimated $200,000 in damage, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported at around 6:15 p.m. in the 2000-block of Mountain Road.  Units arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the dwelling. The Fire Marshal’s office states that the blaze caused […]

House fire reported in Joppa

UPDATE: The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage. Original story below… —— JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday evening house fire in Joppa. The fire was reported at around 6:15 p.m. in the 2000-block of Mountain Road. Units arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the dwelling. There has been no word on any injuries. […]

Ten dogs rescued from Towson house fire

TOWSON, MD—Firefighters rescued several dogs, including six puppies, from a one-alarm house fire in Towson’s Rodgers Forge area on Wednesday. Firefighters treated the animals, which had been exposed to heat and smoke, using a special oxygen delivery device designed for pets. The dogs — a female Pointer and her puppies — were turned over to Baltimore County Animal Services’ shelter […]

Fire breaks out in Bowleys Quarters

UPDATE 2: The fire has been extinguished. UPDATE: Hazmat crews are responding and the perimeter is being evacuated. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning fire in Bowleys Quarters. The fire was reported at around 10:15 a.m. at the C.P. Crane facility in the 1000-block of Carroll Island Road (21220). At the […]

Smoke alarm, sprinklers save infant’s life in Fallston house fire

FALLSTON, MD—Deputy State Fire Marshals are crediting a smoke alarm and a home fire sprinkler system for saving an infant’s life and reducing significant property damage at a Fallston home over the weekend. Fallston Volunteer Fire Company and mutual-aid departments were dispatched at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday for a reported dwelling in the 2000-block of Arden Drive after the owner, […]

Fire consumes multiple vehicles in Towson Town Center garage, hazmat responding

TOWSON, MD—Crews responded to a fire in the Towson Town Center garage on Tuesday morning. The fast-moving blaze was reported at just after 10:30 a.m. on the fifth floor parking lever. The Baltimore County Fire Department reported that the flames destroyed three vehicles. Hazmat crews assisted with a fuel spill caused by the fire. No injuries were reported and the […]