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Hagerstown man charged with arson in downtown apartment fire

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A 32-year-old Hagerstown man has been arrested and charged with arson and multiple related offenses after investigators concluded he intentionally set fire to a downtown apartment building while it…

June 3, 2025

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Suspicious fire reported at abandoned home in Hebron

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HEBRON, Md. — A structure fire at a vacant three-story home in Wicomico County early Monday morning has been ruled incendiary, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze was…

May 27, 2025

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Fire destroys Clear Spring home, no injuries reported

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CLEAR SPRING, Md. — A Memorial Day morning fire caused significant damage to a single-family home on Draper Road in Clear Spring, with estimated losses totaling $300,000, according to fire officials. No…

May 27, 2025

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Juveniles under investigation after fire damages storage building at Salisbury Travelodge

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SALISBURY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged a storage building Tuesday night behind the Travelodge on North Salisbury Boulevard. The fire, deemed incendiary in nature, resulted in an estimated…

May 21, 2025

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Dumpster fire damages containers behind Easton produce facility

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EASTON, Md. — A fire damaged three commercial dumpsters behind a produce distribution center in Talbot County, prompting a response from local firefighters on Monday. The incident occurred at Teddy Bear Fresh…

May 21, 2025

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Two dead after house fire in Joppa under investigation

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JOPPA, MD — The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a double fatal fire that occurred Thursday morning in Harford County. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:10 a.m. to a residence…

May 18, 2025

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Chromebooks being blamed for multiple fires across Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office issued a statewide warning Thursday after a hazardous social media trend dubbed the “Chromebook Challenge” caused multiple fires and forced school evacuations across…

May 8, 2025

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Two men dead in early morning house fire in Charles County

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CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Two men were found dead in the remains of a house fire early Thursday morning in Faulkner, as investigators continue to probe the cause of the fatal blaze.…

April 17, 2025

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Tragic mobile home fire in Earleville leaves one dead, investigation underway

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CECIL COUNTY, MD — Authorities are investigating a fatal mobile home fire that broke out late Wednesday night in Earleville, claiming the life of one resident, according to the Maryland State Fire…

April 17, 2025

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$300K blaze destroys Maryland home as investigators seek cause of North East fire

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NORTH EAST, Md. — A fire that tore through a single-family home on Vanders Lane resulted in a complete loss of the property, with damages estimated at $300,000, officials said Tuesday. Key…

April 9, 2025

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Maryland man torches estranged partner’s belongings inside home with her young children

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD — A Hagerstown man was arrested early Sunday after setting fire to his estranged partner’s personal items, an act that led to damage at a home where their two…

March 24, 2025

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Maryland Man Arrested Intentionally Setting Mom’s Car on Fire

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CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 24-year-old Cumberland man has been arrested for allegedly setting his mother’s vehicle on fire in early November, authorities said. Deputy State Fire Marshals, with assistance from the Cumberland…

March 1, 2025

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Social media content creator arrested for allegedly setting fire to film firefighter response

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CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — A Prince Frederick man who films emergency responses for social media content was arrested Friday after investigators determined he intentionally set fire to a vacant commercial building and…

March 1, 2025

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One dead in Allegany County house fire as Maryland sees string of fatal blazes

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LAVALE, Md. — A person was killed in a house fire in Allegany County on Thursday morning, marking the latest in a series of deadly fires across Maryland, officials said. According to…

February 21, 2025

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Two Perish in Deadly Maryland House Fire

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ABERDEEN, Md. — A house fire in Harford County claimed the lives of two people Tuesday morning, authorities said. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal confirmed that investigators remain on…

February 21, 2025

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Man charged with arson after fire at Cumberland YMCA, officials say

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CUMBERLAND, Md. — A local man has been charged with arson following a fire earlier this month at the Cumberland YMCA, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. On…

February 20, 2025

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Fire erupts at Maryland State Highway facility in Centreville, investigation underway

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CENTREVILLE, MD – A fire broke out at the State Highway Administration facility in Centreville on Wednesday night, prompting a two-alarm response from multiple fire departments. Firefighters arrived at the scene around…

February 7, 2025

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Maryland Woman Charged for Setting Ex-Boyfriend’s Home on Fire

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ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD — A Frostburg woman has been indicted and arrested on arson charges for allegedly setting fire to her estranged boyfriend’s home last October, the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office…

January 29, 2025

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Mother and son die in Maryland mobile home fire as officials warn about heater safety

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QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A mother and son died Wednesday in a fire that consumed their mobile home in Queen Anne’s County, prompting officials to emphasize fire safety during the winter…

January 16, 2025

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Two Dead in Queen Anne’s County Mobile Home Fire, Investigation Underway

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QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A mobile home fire in Queen Anne’s County claimed the lives of two residents Wednesday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and…

January 16, 2025

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