7-year-old boy dies following Christmas Day, three-alarm fire in Baltimore County

GWYNN OAK, MD—A 7-year-old boy has died following a Christmas Day apartment fire in Baltimore County. At just before 12:30 a.m. on December 25, crews responded to an apartment fire with rescue in the 6700-block of Townbrook Drive (21207). First-arriving police and fire units found an apartment building fully involved with heavy fire. Firefighters rescued a young boy, identified as […]

Smoke odor, haze fills Baltimore skies following overnight fire at recycling plant

HALETHORPE, MD—Many Baltimore County residents are waking up to the smell of smoke on Thanksgiving morning. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that a fire broke out at a recycling plant in Halethorpe early Thursday morning. The blaze broke out at around 2:30 a.m. at a plant in the 2200-block of Halethorpe Farms Road. Crews are continuing to work to […]

House fire reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Kingsville area on Sunday morning. The fire was reported at around 10 a.m. in the 11900-block of Cedar Lane (21087). Arriving units found smoke showing from the basement of the dwelling, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries.

Apartment fire reported near Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday night apartment fire near Perry Hall. The fire was reported at just after 9 p.m. in the unit block of Cardor Court (21236). Arriving units found smoke showing from the rear of a three-story apartment building. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Building fire reported in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are responding to a Wednesday afternoon building fire in Parkville. The fire was reported at around 1:15 p.m. in the 7200-block of Harford Road (21234). Arriving units found smoke showing from a two-story combined residential and commercial building. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use caution in the area.  

Fire reported at Oak Crest in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon fire in Carney. The fire was reported at around 4:45 p.m. at Oak Crest Senior Living Community in the 8800-block of Walther Boulevard (21234). Arriving units found smoke showing from a high-rise unit with a fire in the kitchen. One patient is being treated for smoke inhalation. Motorists should use […]

Edgewood house explosion damages three homes, critical injuries reported

UPDATE 2: Investigators have determined the cause of the explosion – details here. UPDATE: Officials have confirmed that the explosion originated from within the home.  Investigators are currently working with BGE to determine the cause. The owner was discovered at the rear of the home. Original story below… —— EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday night house […]