Fire destroys auto body shop in Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. — A large fire tore through an auto body shop in Stamford’s Shippan area Thursday night, requiring a two-alarm response and nearly 50 firefighters to bring it under control. The…
How Volunteers use Toms River Fire Department experience to launch careers in emergency services
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — While volunteer firefighting is unpaid, many who serve at the Toms River Fire Department have used the experience to launch careers in emergency services. Some professions, like emergency…
Fire erupts at Maryland State Highway facility in Centreville, investigation underway
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…
Undocumented Guatemalan men charged with firearm offenses after Texas road rage incident
WACO, Texas — Two undocumented men from Guatemala were arrested on federal firearms charges following a road rage incident on Interstate 35, authorities said. Anderson Morales-Calderon, 19, and Ever Morales-Calderon, 25, were…
Fire destroys two buildings at Calloway Family Farm in Mardela Springs
MARDELA SPRINGS, Md. — A fire at Calloway Family Farm destroyed two large buildings, farm equipment, and vehicles Tuesday, causing an estimated $2 million in damages. Firefighters from Mardela Springs and surrounding…
Maryland Woman Charged for Setting Ex-Boyfriend’s Home on Fire
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…
Fire Sprinkler Saves Bel Air Condominium from Significant Damage; Cat Reunited with Owner
BEL AIR, MD – A fire sprinkler system is being credited with preventing major property damage and saving lives, including a beloved pet, during a fire at Park View at Bel Air,…
Massive fire destroys four structures on Deal Island’s Franks Island
DEAL ISLAND, Md. — A fire tore through a private island in Somerset County on Monday afternoon, destroying four structures and causing an estimated $600,000 in damages. The fire was reported at…
Mother and son die in Maryland mobile home fire as officials warn about heater safety
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…
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze at Garrett County Stockyard; Cattle Loose Amid Freezing Temperatures
GARRETT COUNTY, Md. — A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday evening at Friends Stockyard in Garrett County, prompting an extensive emergency response and efforts to contain loose cattle in freezing conditions. The…
Two Dead in Queen Anne’s County Mobile Home Fire, Investigation Underway
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…
Fire damages Cambridge garage apartment; no injuries reported
CAMBRIDGE, M.D. — A fire broke out late Tuesday night at a garage apartment in Cambridge, causing significant damage but resulting in no injuries, officials said. The blaze was reported at approximately…
Maryland Firefighters Respond to Bombs, Exploding Mailboxes, and a Bazooka Round in 96 Hour Period
BALTIMORE, M.D. — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced Tuesday that its teams have responded to 29 incidents across Maryland and Virginia over the past 96 hours. Deputy State…
94-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Hughesville Home Fire, Investigation Ongoing
HUGHESVILLE, MD — Authorities are investigating a deadly fire that claimed the life of a 94-year-old woman at her home in Hughesville on Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders from the Charles County Sheriff’s…
Fatal Lacey Township fire claims life of 75-year-old homeowner
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A structure fire on Signal Street has claimed the life of a 75-year-old man, prompting an investigation by local and state authorities, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
Harford County man dies in Christmas morning house fire
JOPPA, Md. — A Christmas morning house fire claimed the life of a 68-year-old man in Joppa, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the…
Fire damages Jarrettsville home; improperly discarded ashes blamed
JARRETTSVILLE, Md. — A fire caused an estimated $55,000 in damage to a two-story single-family home on Shepherd Court in Harford County on Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported in the incident.…
Fatal trailer fire under investigation in Elkton
ELKTON, Md. — A fatal trailer fire in the 1930 block of East Old Philadelphia Road is under investigation after firefighters located the body of a victim inside late Wednesday night. The…
Salisbury shed fire causes $10,000 in damages, no injuries reported
SALISBURY, Md. — A fire destroyed a 9-by-20-foot wood-framed shed on Church Street in Salisbury Sunday afternoon, causing an estimated $10,000 in damages, officials said. The Salisbury Fire Department responded to the…
Smoke alarms save two families in Maryland fires, officials say
KITZMILLER, MD — Two families escaped unharmed from fires in their homes thanks to smoke alarms installed as part of Maryland’s Community Risk Reduction initiative, the Office of the State Fire Marshal…