UPDATE: The Metro has reopened but I-795 remains shut down. Baltimore County Public Schools officials have issued the following statement: BCPS is preparing for possible traffic delays this afternoon due to a serious accident that is impacting I-695 and I-795 near Pikesville. (The Baltimore County Fire Department) has advised motorists to avoid the impacted areas. Bus transportation may be impacted […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ Grade 3 students were honored last night for their participation in the annual Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. During an award ceremony at Dundalk High School, the five students received awards while 28 others received honorable mentions. Awards were presented to: 1st Place – Alan Rodriguez-Zambrano, Fifth District Elementary School 2nd place […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department announced several promotions this week. Fire Chief Joanne Rund recently announced promotions to the ranks of Fire Captain, EMS Captain, Fire Lieutenant, and Fire Specialist. FIRE CAPTAIN Fire Lt. Roland Dembeck Fire Lt. Bruce Fleming Fire Lt. Theodore Queen EMS CAPTAIN EMS Lt. Amy Backhaus FIRE LIEUTENANT EMT/FF John Bangerd FADO David Hepner FS […]
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 85-year-old Joseph Nicols. Investigators have determined that the fire began in a bedroom. The cause remains under investigation. Original story below… —— SPARROWS POINT, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in Dundalk overnight. The blaze was reported at around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday in the 2500-block of Snyder Avenue (21222). The first arriving […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Two people were injured in a crash in Middle River on Thursday evening. The two-vehicle accident was reported at just after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Middle River Road at Pawnee Road. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that a first responder and a civilian were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The cause of the […]
LUTHERVILLE, MD—Crews rescued a pedestrian who became trapped under a light rail train in Baltimore County on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the 100-block of West Ridegly Road in Lutherville (21093). The Baltimore County Fire Department says the person was rescued then transported to a local hospital. There has been no update on their condition.
ESSEX, MD—A local chamber of commerce recognized some very important individuals last night. On Wednesday evening, the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce held its 15th annual Salute to Hometown Heroes. Members of the organization gathered at Sparrows Point Country Club to honor fire, police, military, hospital, and other local heroes who have shown courage in the face of a disaster […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School was evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak. The incident was reported at around 10 a.m. on November 30th. Students and staff were safely evacuated but have since returned to the building and will remain until the end of the day. Perry Hall Middle School is assisting with the transportation of food that […]