Hagerstown garage fire deemed accidental
HAGERSTOWN, MD – A fire in a detached garage in Hagerstown has been deemed accidental after a clogged stove pipe trapped fire and heat, allowing it to escape into the rafters of…
Cambridge man arrested in 2025 arson that displaced family, officials say
Cambridge, MD – A 28-year-old Cambridge man has been arrested in connection with a house fire last year that displaced multiple residents and caused significant damage, according to the Maryland State Fire…
Two killed as flames rip through Havre de Grace home
Two adults killed in early morning house fire in Harford County HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — A fast-moving house fire in Harford County early Wednesday morning left two adults dead while a…
Barn blaze turns deadly in St Marys County
Man killed in late night barn inferno in St Marys County CHAPTICO, MD – A 62-year-old man died after becoming trapped inside a burning barn in St. Mary’s County late Tuesday night…
Mechanicsville home engulfed in deadly early morning blaze
Fatal house fire under investigation in Mechanicsville as crews locate victim inside MECHANICSVILLE, MD – A fatal house fire tore through a home on Walnut Circle early Friday morning, forcing firefighters to…
Mailbox explosion under investigation in Galena
GALENA, Md. – Authorities are investigating an explosive device that detonated inside a residential mailbox Saturday night in Kent County, causing minor property damage but no injuries, according to officials. The Maryland…
Sudlersville man arrested for attempted arson targeting Ridgely transport company over personal dispute
Ridgely, MD – A six-month investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old Sudlersville man accused of trying to set fire to multiple vehicles…
K-9 Edge, the bearded bomb-sniffing pup, joins Ocean City police force
Ocean City, Md. – A four-legged recruit with a distinctive look is turning heads and keeping crowds safe in Ocean City. K-9 Edge, a 1-year-old German Wirehaired Pointer from Greece, is the…
Hagerstown man admits to setting trash can blaze that spread to porch, officials say
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – A 20-year-old Hagerstown man has been charged with arson after authorities say he deliberately set a trash can on fire, causing flames to spread to the front porch of…
Beloved accelerant detection K9 Camden remembered after years of service
BALTIMORE, MD — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is mourning the loss of K9 Camden, a highly trained accelerant detection dog who served in more than 500 investigations and…
Late-night blaze engulfs Greensboro home
GREENSBORO, MD — A fire broke out late Saturday night at a two-story single-family home on Greensboro Road in Caroline County, prompting a large emergency response and an active investigation by the…
Hagerstown Woman Arrested for Online Threats Against Local Churches
HAGERSTOWN, MD – A joint investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal and the Hagerstown Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Hagerstown woman…
Authorities seek suspect in arson at Cumberland tire shop
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video setting fire to a local tire shop early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at…
Hanover man pleads guilty to illegal dumping of 250,000 scrap tires in Allegany County
HANOVER, Md. — Michel Osei, 48, of Hanover, pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal dumping and abandonment of over 250,000 scrap tires at a site in Allegany County, the Maryland…
Breaking: House Explosion in Cecil County
CECILTON, Md. — A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals responded Monday to a house explosion in the 400 block of Budds Landing Road in Cecilton, Cecil County. Authorities confirmed that there…
Police Launch Arson Investigation in Garrett County Murder
KITZMILLER, Md.—Deputy State Fire Marshals and K9 Blondie are assisting the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a reported homicide and arson in Kitzmiller, Maryland. The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, the lead…
Vacant Duplex in Williamsport Engulfed by Flames
WILLIAMSPORT, MD – A fire engulfed a vacant duplex on Wright Road in Williamsport on Wednesday at 6:59 PM, prompting a response from 62 firefighters. The Williamsport Volunteer Fire and EMS managed…
Installing Smoke Alarms to Save Lives in Rising Sun
Following a recent tragic incident, M/DSFM Selvage of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office collaborated with the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Inc., Rising Sun Police Department, and the Mayor of…
Residential Blaze in Huntingtown Displaces Family
HUNTINGTOWN, CALVERT COUNTY, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal has released details of a fire incident occurring on April 4, 2024, at a residence in Huntingtown, Calvert County, emphasizing the importance…
FSU Student Arrested After Bomb Threat Prank on Campus
FROSTBURG, MD – On Monday, Frostburg State University (FSU) Police were alerted to a bomb threat posted on social media that targeted the Lane University Center on campus. In response, FSU Police…
