Maryland State Fire Marshal attends Stockton Volunteer Fire Company’s 100th anniversary

STOCKTON, Md. — The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office participated in the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company’s 100th anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 14. Deputies Hawkins and Thomas, along with K9 partner Deacon,…

Maryland State Fire Marshal Involved in Auto Accident

A Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Deputy, along with his K9 partner, was involved in a multi-vehicle accident at 1025 Rohersville Road in Knoxville, Washington County, around 3:15 p.m. today. Fortunately, all individuals…

Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation

STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy in Sykesville.…

Maryland Church Fire Under Investigation by State Marshals

CARROLL COUNTY, MD—A significant fire at Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster has prompted a thorough investigation by local and federal agencies. The incident, which occurred at 1303 Old Westminster Pike, drew a…

Maryland moped rider killed after stolen car fleeing police crashes on DC bridge

A man riding a moped was killed after police say a stolen car crossed into oncoming traffic on the William Howard Taft Bridge before the suspects tried to run away. Washington, D.C.…

Maryland Fire Marshal Investigator Honored for K-9 Work, Community Outreach

Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Decker has been nominated for the agency’s top investigator award after leading fire investigations, conducting safety inspections, and responding to dozens of K-9 deployments across Maryland.…

Four Juveniles Charged After Cumberland Apartment Fire Caused $500K in Damage, Officials Say

CUMBERLAND, Md. — Four juveniles now face arson and burglary-related charges after a March fire tore through a vacant four-story apartment building in downtown Cumberland, causing an estimated $500,000 in damage and…

Jewelry theft and explosive fire inside Walmart lead to major arrest in New Jersey

Investigators say masked man torched Elkton store before stealing jewelry and fleeing on motorcycle CECIL COUNTY, Md. — A New Jersey man accused of setting a fire inside an Elkton Walmart using…

35,000 chickens killed as massive fire destroys Maryland poultry house

Massive Maryland chicken house fire kills 35,000 birds and causes more than $500K in damage FEDERALSBURG, MD — A raging fire tore through a massive chicken house in Caroline County on Saturday…

Maryland fire investigators say kids intentionally set vehicle ablaze

Juveniles accused of torching bus in Edgewood fire that damaged five vehicles EDGEWOOD, MD — Two juveniles are facing arson-related charges after investigators said they intentionally set a vehicle on fire in…

Fire Set Inside Elkton Walmart to Distract From Jewelry Theft, Maryland Investigators Say

Elkton, MD — A suspect set a fire inside a Walmart Supercenter in Cecil County to divert attention while stealing jewelry, prompting an evacuation of customers and employees and a multi-agency investigation,…

Mailbox Fire Under Investigation in Delmar, Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries Reported

Delmar, MD — A small but suspicious fire inside a residential mailbox in Wicomico County is now under investigation after a passerby spotted the flames Friday afternoon. The incident happened around 1:36…

Front view of a house heavily damaged by fire, with charred siding and exposed beams in the yard outside the remains of the structure.

Two Displaced After Afternoon House Fire on Bernard Avenue in Greensboro, Maryland

Greensboro, MD — A Friday afternoon house fire on Bernard Avenue displaced two residents and caused an estimated $200,000 in damage, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The…

Brick multi-story building on fire with flames and thick smoke billowing from the roof; surrounding lawn and trees in the foreground.

Arson Investigators Probe Two Fires at Vacant State Hospital Buildings in Sykesville

Sykesville, MD — Two vacant buildings at the Springfield Hospital Center caught fire early Saturday, prompting an arson investigation after firefighters discovered separate blazes at adjacent properties. The fires were reported just…

Arson investigation underway after car set on fire in Aberdeen, officials seek suspect

Fire marshal says ignitable liquid was used to intentionally burn vehicle in early morning incident Aberdeen, MD — A vehicle was intentionally set on fire in Harford County, prompting an arson investigation…

Early morning fire damages Denton home, no injuries reported

Passerby alerts occupants as flames spark from exterior deck Denton, MD – A house fire broke out early Friday morning in Caroline County, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage but leaving occupants…

Maryland nursery incident leaves one critical after tank rupture mistaken for explosion

Investigators say 180-degree water release caused collapse and injuries in Keymar Carroll County, MD – A workplace incident initially believed to be an explosion at a Carroll County nursery left one man…

Hagerstown Apartment Fire Injures Two, Displaces Eight on South Prospect Street

An early morning electrical fire inside a living room ceiling fan damaged a three-story apartment building in Hagerstown and forced multiple residents from their homes. Hagerstown, MD – Two people were injured…

Suspicious apartment fire in Chester sparks arson investigation

Investigators say apartment fire in Chester was intentionally set CHESTER, MD — A fire that broke out at an apartment building in Chester earlier this month is now being investigated as arson,…

Fire Damages Richmond’s Marina Building in Cecil County, Causing $500K Loss

Maryland investigators say the cause of a commercial garage fire along Glebe Road in Earleville remains under investigation. Earleville, MD – A commercial building at Richmond’s Marina in Cecil County was heavily…

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