Maryland deputy firebug chief arrested for allegedly setting brushfire

CECIL COUNTY, MD — The deputy fire chief of the Hacks Point Volunteer Fire Company was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly setting a brushfire in Earleville earlier this month, according to the…

November 20, 2024

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Man Dies in Waldorf Brush Fire Incident

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Man Dies in Waldorf Brush Fire Incident **CHARLES COUNTY, MD** - An elderly man was found dead during a brush fire at 11560 Acton Lane in Waldorf on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators from…

November 15, 2024

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Brick Man Charged with Arson After Setting 350-Acre Wildfire With Illegal Dragon’s Breath Shotgun Shell

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 37-year-old man from Brick Township has been charged with arson and firearms violations in connection with a wildfire that burned approximately 350 acres in Jackson Township, Ocean…

November 9, 2024

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K9 Units Engage in Advanced Training With DC Fire and EMS

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Linthicum, MD – Last week, K9 teams from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and DC Fire and EMS participated in a training session. The session took…

October 14, 2024

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Structure fire under investigation in Frostburg

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FROSTBURG, Md. — A fire that caused an estimated $350,000 in damage to a single-family home on Upper Georges Creek Road is under investigation, authorities said. The fire, reported on Sunday, October…

October 14, 2024

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Denton shed fire claims life of 58-year-old man

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CAROLINE COUNTY, Md. — A shed fire in Denton on Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of a 58-year-old man, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Maryland State…

October 14, 2024

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Body Found in Shed Fire in Denton

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Denton, MD – Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating a fatal fire that occurred in Denton. The fire was reported to have taken place in a shed. Firefighters reached the scene at…

October 13, 2024

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Westover house fire leaves two injured

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WESTOVER, Md. — A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a two-story, wood-frame home on Crisfield Highway, resulting in significant damage and sending two residents to the hospital for smoke inhalation.…

September 4, 2024

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Teenager Injured After Makeshift Firearm Explodes in Queen Anne’s County

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QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A 13-year-old boy was injured Thursday night in Church Hill after a makeshift firearm he was attempting to discharge exploded, according to the Office of the State…

August 17, 2024

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Structure Fire on Chapline Street in Sharpsburg Quickly Controlled

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SHARPSBURG, MD — A fire broke out at a two-story single-family residence located at 207 W Chapline Street on Thursday. The Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene after a passerby…

August 10, 2024

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Salisbury Dumpster Fire Under Investigation

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SALISBURY, MD—A fire investigation is underway following a dumpster fire at 725 South Salisbury Boulevard. The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2024, at 9:37 PM, involved an 8 cubic yard dumpster…

August 6, 2024

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Investigation Launched into Vacant Structure Fire in Hurlock

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Hurlock, MD – A vacant structure fire at 4304 Russell Road in Dorchester County is under investigation following a blaze on Friday evening at 9:21 PM. The incident involved a one-story single…

August 3, 2024

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House Fire in Joppa Results in Hospitalization and Major Property Loss

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JOPPA, MD—A significant fire damaged a single-family dwelling on Friday morning, resulting in substantial losses and the hospitalization of one resident. The incident occurred at 2402 Woodlea Drive in Harford County. The…

July 27, 2024

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Investigation Underway for Cumberland Structure Fire

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CUMBERLAND, MD — Authorities are investigating a structure fire that occurred late Friday night at 720 Baker Street. At 11:42 PM, a fire broke out at a two-story duplex. The Cumberland Fire…

July 27, 2024

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One Dead in Frostburg House Fire

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FROSTBURG, MD – A devastating house fire in Frostburg has resulted in the death of one individual, prompting a thorough investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Allegany Combined…

July 22, 2024

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Pennsylvania Fire Chief Resigns Over “A little to the right” Comment After Trump Shooting

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PROSPECT PARK, PA—Jim Simmonds, the former Fire Chief of Prospect Park, has resigned following a controversial social media post related to an attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Simmonds stepped…

July 15, 2024

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Carroll County Man Charged with Arson After Storage Trailer Fire

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Carroll County, MD — Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a 42-year-old Carroll County man with arson following a suspicious fire on Friday. The incident, which occurred at 4:01 PM at 3154…

July 14, 2024

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Deadly Fire Claims Man’s Life in Northern York County Mobile Home

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YORK, PA—A devastating fire at Meadow Run Mobile Home Park resulted in the death of a local resident early Wednesday morning. The Northern York County Regional Police Department reported to the scene…

July 13, 2024

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Portable Toilet Fire in Crisfield Under Investigation

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Crisfield, MD — On the evening of July 10, 2024, a fire broke out at a portable toilet located at 26827 Old State Road in Crisfield, Somerset County. The incident, reported at…

July 11, 2024

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Investigation Underway for La Plata House Fire

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La Plata, MD – An investigation is underway following a fire at a single-family residence located at 6955 Ellenwood Court in Charles County. The incident occurred on Saturday at 1:58 a.m. The…

July 8, 2024

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