Police/Fire

Three crashes leave 4 people injured on I-95 in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to three separate crashes on Interstate 95 on Sunday afternoon. The accidents were reported at around 3:30 p.m. on February 25 along I-95 near Bradshaw Road. Traffic was at a near-standstill while emergency personnel cleared the scene, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Crew from Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company also responded to the scene. Four …


Police/Fire

Crews battle brush fire in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews battled a brush fire in Joppa on Friday evening. The fire was reported on February 16 in the 2400-block of Taylor Brook Lane. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and Fallston Volunteer Fire Company were able to contain the blaze before it could extend to any homes. No injuries were reported. Photos via JMVFC


Date announced for 2024 Kingsville Fireworks, organizers seeking sponsors

KINGSVILLE, MD—The Kingsville fireworks display will return this year, with a celebration set for Friday, July 5, 2024 at Mount Vista Park. The event is sponsored by the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. The celebration will be free to the public.  Attendees are welcome to bring food and nonalcoholic drinks. Sponsorships are welcome and needed. Please visit the official Kingsville Fireworks website …

Jaws of Life used to free driver following Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Joppa area on Friday morning. At around 10:30 a.m. on January 19, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Philadelphia Road and Gingerbread Lane. The Jaws of Life were used to free a driver who was trapped inside …

Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department to host Breakfast with Santa

KINGSVILLE, MD—It’s never too soon to start thinking about having breakfast with Santa, and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company has you covered. KVFC will be hosting a Breakfast with Santa event 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023. The event will be open to the public and admission is free.  There will be a kids’ fun zone, hot …

Medevac responds to White Marsh crash, serious injuries reported

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious, Friday morning crash in White Marsh. At just after 8:30 am on July 21, 2023, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that units from WMVFC and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company were responding to a vehicle crash with entrapment on eastbound Pulaski Highway near White Marsh Boulevard. Initial reports indicate …

Motorists rescued from flooded roadways overnight in Perry Hall, Joppa

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews performed several rescues overnight as motorists became trapped in rapidly rising flood waters. At just before 11 p.m. on July 3, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company assisted motorists on Snyder Lane at E. Joppa Road in Perry Hall (21128) after their vehicles became stuck in high water. Crews from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Kingsville Volunteer …

Crews attempting to rescue dog trapped underground in Perry Hall

UPDATE: The second dog has been rescued. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are attempting to rescue a dog that is stuck underground in the Perry Hall area. At just after 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the site of the recently demolished Perry Hall Community Hall on Gerst Road. …