House fire reported in Overlea/Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in the Overlea/Fullerton area. The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 4300-block of Fullerton Avenue (21236). Units arrived to find smoke showing from the residence, according to the Providence Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use caution in the […]

Injured person rescued from Loch Raven bike trail

CARNEY, MD—Crews performed a rescue along a popular bike trail on Sunday morning. The Providence Volunteer Fire Company reports that an engine, a special rescue unit, and an ATV responded to a report of an injured person on a bike trail in the Loch Raven Watershed. One person was rescued from the woods using specialized, all-terrain rescue equipment. The individual […]

Dog dies in Glen Arm house fire

GLEN ARM—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Glen Arm. The fire occurred on Monday morning in the 12900-block of Kanes Road. A tanker strike team was requested to assist with the blaze, which broke out in the basement. No injuries were reported, however the Providence Volunteer Fire Company says that a dog perished in the fire. […]

Baltimore County volunteer fire companies, police foundations receive BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants

BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 61 area nonprofit organizations are receiving over $250,000 in BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants. The grant recipients are located throughout the BGE service area in nine Maryland counties and Baltimore City. “BGE is grateful to honor these outstanding organizations that share our commitment to safety. We believe that first responders are a vital foundation of […]