FALLSTON, MD—Two adults and four children have been displaced following a Friday evening house fire in the Fallston area. At just before 7:30 p.m. on November 24, crews responded to a house fire in the 1600-block Watervale Road. Upon arrival, smoke could be seen coming from the roof and also on the first and second floors of the residence. The …
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—An Edgewood woman has been charged with arson and attempted murder after she intentionally set the front porch of her home on fire while someone was inside early Sunday morning. At around 3:00 a.m. on October 1, Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, surrounding departments, and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were called to 1127 Shady Drive for a reported …
EDGEWOOD, MD—Firefighters responded to a townhouse fire in Harford County on Saturday. The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. on September 16 in the 1700-block of Judy Way in Edgewood. It took 35 firefighters around 10 minutes to control the blaze and three adults have been displaced. The occupant and her two children, ages 7 and 3, were not …
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD—A Maryland man has been charged with multiple counts of manufacturing and possessing destructive devices within his home after investigators concluded he had stolen them from his employer. Stephen K. Thompson, 48, was arrested on Monday after Thompson’s estranged wife reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad that she found suspicious items in their …
JOPPA, MD—A Saturday evening house fire in Joppa left one firefighter injured. The fire was reported at just before 5 p.m. on July 29 in the 1600-block of Riverwood Circle. The Office of the State Fire Marshal reports that the occupant was home when he heard a loud ‘boom’ sound. He later discovered heavy smoke within his attic. He called …
BALTIMORE, MD—With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. “I would highly suggest the safest way enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state,” stated Geraci. To help Marylanders enjoy a safer summer season, the …
BEL AIR, MD—A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals has concluded that lightning was the cause for a two-alarm fire that displaced 26 residents of Taylor Ridge condominiums in Bel Air after strong thunderstorms hit the area on Monday evening. At just before 9:30 p.m. on June 26, 2023, the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company was called to 1311 Sheridan …
SYKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with other State of Maryland agencies, will host a Career Expo, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Maryland State Police Training Academy, located at 6852 4th Street in Sykesville. The goal of this free event is to introduce those who are interested …