Maryland Man Arrested for Bomb Threats to Retirement Home

Washington County, MD – Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a Hagerstown man for making several bomb threats against a retirement home. John Calvin Walls, 60, was arrested on Wednesday after calling…

Two-Alarm House Fire in Charlestown Under Investigation

CHARLESTOWN, MD — Deputy State Fire Marshals and K9 Blondie are currently investigating a two-alarm house fire that broke out in Cecil County this afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:50 PM at…

Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

Cecil County Man Arrested for Firebombing, Faces Attempted Murder Charges

CECIL COUNTY, MD — A North East resident, Christopher J. Shivery, 41, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, following a firebombing incident in March. The attack involved…

Early Morning Fire Damages Vehicles in Charles County

Welcome, MD – Emergency responders were called to 8315 Dashing Place in Welcome, Charles County, Maryland, at 5:10 a.m. on June 10, 2024, to address a fire incident involving a vehicle owned…

Maryland Issues Tornado Warnings and Safety Advisory

MARYLAND — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued several Tornado Warnings for various locations across the state. These storms are moving…

Leonardtown Man Arrested for Setting Fire That Displaced 46 Guests at Maryland Hotel

ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MD – A significant fire, allegedly set by a Leonardtown man, ravaged a hotel room yesterday evening, displacing 46 guests and inflicting an estimated $750,000 in damages. The incident…

Steppingstone Farm Museum Destroyed in Fire

The Steppingstone Farm Museum, a cherished local landmark, recently experienced a devastating incident that has deeply affected the community and its supporters. In response to the tragedy, the museum has set up…

Car Fire In Hurlock Appears to Be Arson-Related According to Investigators

HURLOCK, MD—The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is conducting an investigation into a vehicle fire that occurred at 6205 Mission Hill Road. The incident was reported on Tuesday at 5:02…

Early Morning Fire at Construction Site in Federalsburg Intentional

FEDERALSBURG, MD—A commercial building under construction owned by Choptank Community Health System was the site of an early morning fire on Tuesday at 320 Hargrave Drive, Caroline County. The Federalsburg Volunteer Fire…

Maryland Man Arrested for Arson and Attempted Murder After Setting Neighbor’s House Ablaze

CECIL COUNTY, MD (UPDATE) – With the help of the Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E. Team, a North East man faces serious charges after setting fire to his neighbor’s house early Tuesday morning…

Stevensville Home Damaged in Fire; No Injuries Reported

STEVENSVILLE, MD – A significant structure fire damaged a one-story single-family home on Monday evening at 112 Maryland Road in Queen Anne’s County. The blaze, which is currently under investigation, resulted in…

Maryland Man Burned Neighbor’s House With Four People Inside

Cecil County, MD — Joshua Edward Alexander Larkins, 27, of North East, was arrested early Tuesday morning for setting fire to his neighbor’s home while they were inside. The arrest was made…

Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire in Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, MD – On the evening of Tuesday, a fire broke out at a residence located at 21914 Main Street in Hillsboro, Caroline County. The structure involved was a two-story, wood-framed, single-family…

One Dead in Cecil County House Fire

CECIL COUNTY, MD — A fire in Rising Sun claimed the life of a local man early Friday morning, with ongoing investigations by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the…

Recreational Vehicle Fire Reported in Valley Lee

VALLEY LEE, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal has reported an investigation into a fire incident that damaged a recreational vehicle in Valley Lee, St. Mary’s County. The incident occurred at…

Hagerstown Man Arrested in Connection with Fire at Former Poultry Building

HAGERSTOWN, MD – A Hagerstown man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a joint investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and the Hagerstown Fire Marshal’s Office into a fire at a…

Fire Marshal Investigates Dorchester Structure Fire

DORCHESTER, MD — The Maryland State Fire Marshal announced an investigation into a structure fire that occurred on Thursday evening. The incident took place at a three-story, wood-frame, single-family house located at…

Fatal Vehicle Fire Under Investigation in Wicomico County

WICOMICO COUNTY, MD—Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal vehicle fire in Quantico on March 20 at 11:43 AM. Following a neighbor’s report, the West Side and Hebron…

Investigation Underway for Shed Fire in Dorchester County, No Injuries Reported

DORCHESTER, MD – A shed fire that occurred on March 20 at 4274 Osborne Road, Hurlock, in Dorchester County is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The incident, reported…

Waldorf House Destroyed in Fire

WALDORF, MD — The Maryland State Fire Marshal announced an investigation into a fire on Monday, March 11th. The incident occurred at a vacant dwelling at 3135 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, Charles…

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