GoFundMe page established for families of fallen, injured Baltimore City firefighters

BALTIMORE, MD—A GoFundMe page has been established to help the families of the firefighters who were killed and injured in Monday’s two-alarm blaze in Baltimore City. Lt. Paul Butrim, Kelsey Sadler, and Kenny Lacayo were killed in a two-alarm blaze and partial building collapse that occurred at around 6:00 a.m. on Monday in the 200-block of S. Stricker Street in […]

Three firefighters killed in Baltimore City house fire, 4th in critical condition

UPDATE 2: A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on a person of interest in connection with this fire. UPDATE: A GoFundMe page has been established to help the families of the firefighters who were killed and injured in this fire – details here. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Three firefighters have died following an early morning house fire […]

USGS confirms earthquake in Baltimore area

UPDATE 3: The Baltimore City Fire Department now says there are no reports of any damage. UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Fire Department says that no injuries are being reported at this time. UPDATE: The Baltimore Firefighters Union says crews are responding to multiple reports of damage around Baltimore City.  Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Geological Survey […]

BGE partners with area caterers to provide nearly 2,000 meals to front-line workers

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE is stepping up in a big way by taking caring of local heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has partnered with six area caterers to provide nearly 2,000 meals to doctors, nurses, and fire stations throughout central Maryland. “Business has slowed down recently, so it’s nice to not just get this order, but […]

Maryland School for the Blind donates N95 face masks to Baltimore first responders

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind has donated five cases of N95 masks to Baltimore’s first responders who are on the front lines helping to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Maryland. MSB facilities staff found the face masks in a supply closet in one of the buildings on the school’s campus located at 3501Taylor Avenue and brought it to […]

Firefighter from Perry Hall arrested after burglarizing fire stations

A firefighter from Perry Hall is in police custody after burglarizing local fire stations. At just after 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, police responded to the Baltimore City Fire Station located in the 2600-block of Washington Boulevard. Members of the firehouse reported seeing an unknown male wearing a firefighter’s uniform enter their firehouse without permission. A member confronted the […]