Residential Fire Reported on Silver Avenue in Essex

Silver Road fire

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association/bystander– A residential structure fire was reported in the unit block of Silver Avenue in Essex on Sunday, Dec. 21. According to the Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association, people were trapped inside the house during the fire. Crews arrived around 3:30 p.m. and reported fire showing from multiple … Read more

Minor Fire Closes Perry Hall Elementary on Wednesday

Baltimore County Fire Department

A fire was reported at Perry Hall Elementary School on Tuesday evening and the school has been closed on Wednesday  According to Councilman David Marks, Baltimore County Fire Department informed him that crews were investigating a possible fire in the trash chute. School Board Member Julie Henn reported a school evening event was taking place … Read more

Rosedale Commercial Building Fire Reported on Hazelwood

–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marina- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a commercial building fire in the 4900 block of  Hazelwood Avenue in Rosedale on Sunday around 4:51 p.m. Crews arrived with fire showing from second floor of commercial building and the staircase collapsed. Firefighters knocked out fire. One firefighter suffered … Read more

Man Charged in Connection to July House Explosion in Rosedale

A July home explosion in Rosedale has been ruled an arson by Baltimore County fire investigators. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, 66-year-old Mark Hawkins, the property owner, was arrested and charged with Arson – First Degree and Malicious Burning – First Degree. This charges are a result in the connection with the  explosion … Read more

Explosion Reported at White Marsh Police Precinct

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Fire crews responded to a report of an explosion inside the boiler area at White Marsh Police Precinct 9, located at 8220 Perry Hall Blvd. on Tuesday around 10:50 a.m. Baltimore County Fire Department reported fire crews from the Fullerton Fire Station arrived within minutes and reported there was … Read more

Commercial Building Fire Reported at Back River

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Crews are on scene of a commercial building fire at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue. Baltimore County Fire Department reported the fire Monday, Sept. 15 around 6:25 p.m. Fire crews arrived to find black smoke and machinery on fire. According … Read more

Overlea House Fire Reported on Kenwood Avenue

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association reported an Overlea house fire in the unit block of Kenwood Avenue for a residential structure fire. The fire was reported on Friday, Aug. 29 around 12:40 p.m. Arriving units located at bedroom fire extending to the attic. The fire was quickly extinguished. There was no information on the cause … Read more

Coast Guard Gives Upfate on Cargo Ship Explosion

The United States Coast Guard released the following information about last night’s ship explosion in the waterways near the Key Bridge site The Coast Guard and local partners are responding to reports of an explosion aboard the 751-foot merchant vessel W-Sapphire in Baltimore Harbor, Monday. Responders from Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region … Read more

Cargo Ship Explosion Reported Near Key Bridge Site

–photo courtesy of NPEVFD- North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported Marine Emergency Team 26 responded alongside Marine Emergency Team 21, Baltimore City Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Sector NCR, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police, and other partner agencies were called after explosion aboard a cargo ship outbound near the Key Bridge. Crews assisted … Read more

Chase Fire Reported on Gunder Avenue

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association reported an overnight fire on Gunder Avenue in Chase. The fire was reported on Friday just prior to midnight. Crews were alerted for an odor of smoke in a residential structure and arrived with heavy smoke throughout the structure. The fire was placed under control. There is no further information.

Roof Fire Reported at Sparrows Point Distribution Center

–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on the scene of a fire in the 6300 block of Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point on Sunday. Units are working to extinguish a  roof fire at a Home Depot distribution center around 3 p.m. No injuries have been reported … Read more

Lightning Strike Confirmed in Cause of St. Rita’s Church Fire

Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed Tueday’s church fire in Dundalk was caused by lightning and released the following statement: “Fire investigators have confirmed that the early morning 2-alarm fire at St. Rita’s Catholic Church was caused by a lightning strike. “A detailed review of the fire-damaged area, along with lightning strike data, shows several strikes … Read more

House Explosion Reported on Callo Lane in Rosedale

Baltimore County Fire Department states crews responded to reports of an explosion in Rosedale. Crews arrived and found a home in the 8100 block of Callo Lane completely destroyed on Tuesday after 2 a.m. No injuries were reported but, It is unknown if the home was occupied. Fire placed under control at 3 a.m.