BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the promotion of several of its members. Acting Fire Chief Scott G. Ebbert has announced the following promotions: Fire Captain • Fire Lieutenant Kimberly Piper • Fire Lieutenant Cody Robinson • Fire Lieutenant David Schultz Fire Lieutenant • FADO Patrick Crouse II • FADO Timothy Jilinski • FADO Wesley Scott • FADO […]
ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Essex area. At just after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, September 17, units responded to a reported house fire in the 300-block of Ida Avenue (21221). Firefighters arrived smoke coming from the residence and a fire in a bedroom, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The blaze […]
DUNDALK, MD—A child who was injured in a Dundalk house fire last week has died, the Baltimore County Fire Department announced on Tuesday. The child succumbed to injuries sustained in a September 4 dwelling fire in Dundalk. The victim has been identified as 8-year-old Nolan Mars of the 3000-block of Dunleer Road (21222). Nolan was found in a second-floor bedroom […]
UPDATE: Joseph Dixon has been sworn in as Baltimore County Fire Chief. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department could soon be getting a new fire chief. Joseph Dixon was nominated by County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday. Dixon began his career as a firefighter in Howard County in 1993. He has served in many different roles including […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—A 76-year-old man died on Wednesday in a two-alarm Baltimore County house fire. The victim is Thomas Poe, of the 500-block of Shamrock Lane in Pikesville. Fire crews responded to the 500-block of Shamrock Lane at just before 9:30 p.m. on September 4 for a report of a dwelling fire with rescue. Units arrived four minutes later and found […]
UPDATE: The 8-year-old child has died from his injuries. Nine cats also died in the fire. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—An overnight house fire in Dundalk sent six civilians to area hospitals, officials say. Fire crews responded to the 3000-block of Dunleer Road (21222) at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4 for a report of a dwelling fire. Arriving […]
TOWSON, MD—A suspect has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal fire that broke out in an apartment building in east Towson earlier this week. On Thursday, August 29, 2024, homicide detectives arrested 43-year-old Dana Hunt. Hunt has also been charged with arson in connection with the August 26 fire in the 8400-block of Greenway […]