UPDATE: GoFundMe pages have been established for the fire victims – click here for details. Original story below… —— HILLENDALE, MD – Fire officials have determined what caused a 2-alarm fire in the Loch Raven Village community on the Fourth of July. The fire was reported at just after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th, in the 1800-block of Edgewood […]
BALTIMORE, MD – Aiming to keep local waterways safe this holiday weekend, Maryland Natural Resources Police will again join the nationwide effort by local, state, and federal agencies in the tenth annual Operation DryWater. Officers will be on the water providing heightened enforcement and awareness about the dangers of drinking while boating. Boating under the influence continues to be a leading […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday a new proposal to help tackle the epidemic of speeding plaguing many local neighborhoods. As speed bumps are not practical for many communities, Councilman Marks is working with the County Executive’s staff to determine whether digital speed signs, or Driver Feedback Signs, will serve to effectively slow speeders. The […]
HOWARD COUNTY, MD – Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci joined Howard County Fire and EMS Chief Christine Uhlhorn on Wednesday morning, along with the Maryland State Firemen’s Association and leaders in various medical fields, to present the dangers of legal and illegal fireworks. “There were 17 fireworks-related incidents reported in Maryland last year,” said State Fire Marshal Geraci. “Prevention […]
BALTIMORE, MD – Local business owners should be aware of an important smoke detector recall. Honeywell has recalled their Gamewell-FCI and Notifier Photoelectric Smoke Sensors sold with fire alarm systems. The company says that the photoelectric smoke sensor can malfunction and cause the fire alarm system to fail to alert occupants in commercial buildings of a fire. This recall involves […]
BALTIMORE, MD – June is National Safety Month, and Baltimore Gas and Electric is taking the opportunity to remind local residents about the importance of natural gas and electric safety. While BGE’s top priority is always the safety of its employees and customers, it’s important that customers understand their role in energy safety as well. Natural gas is colorless, tasteless, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Fire Protection Association is reminding local residents to practice safe grilling over the Memorial Day holiday. Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker, which translates to a lot of tasty meals – but it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. In 2013-2017, fire departments went […]
OVERLEA, MD – Police in Baltimore County say there has been an uptick in shed burglaries over the past month. The burglaries have occurred mostly in the afternoon and overnight hours, particularly in the Overlea area. Baltimore County police advise residents and business owners to make sure sheds have sturdy doors and windows, and to use locks, even when residents are home. […]