NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon vehicle fire in the Dunfield neighborhood. The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the unit block of Aven Way (21236). Units from the Baltimore County Fire Department and Baltimore County Police Department are on the scene. There has been no word on any injuries or what caused the […]
ESSEX, MD—Authorities say Sunday night’s high-rise fire in Essex was set by a tenant who committed suicide. The 74-year-old has been identified as David Boyd Thompson, of the 1000-block of Franklin Avenue (21221). Fire and police personnel responded to the Essex Co-Op Apartment Complex at around 11 p.m. on Sunday night. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small fire with heavy […]
UPDATE 2: Fire officials say the fire was set by a tenant who committed suicide. UPDATE: Firefighters have extinguished the blaze. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—At least one person has died following a late night fire in Essex. The fire was reported at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 1000-block of Franklin Avenue (21221). The blaze broke out […]
ABERDEEN, MD—A loud explosion was felt in many parts of eastern Baltimore County on Wednesday morning. At around 11:30 a.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department says reports began pouring in regarding a loud boom and homes shaking. NottinghamMD.com received dozens of reports from Middle River to Parkville to Kingsville. The source of the explosion was an ordnance detonation at Aberdeen Proving […]
UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Motorists heading toward the Towson area on Thursday morning should be aware of a major closure. East Joppa Road has been shut down due to a fire at the Public Safety Building located in the 700-block. Smoke is being reported on the 11th floor of the building. Joppa […]
UPDATE 2: Officials have confirmed that the fire was caused by a lightning strike. Several pets were also rescued. UPDATE: All residents have been successfully evacuated. No injuries have been reported. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a major, Saturday afternoon apartment fire in Carney. The fire was reported at around 3 p.m. in the […]
UPDATE: The man was reportedly trapped under a 1000+ pound piece of machinery for four hours before being discovered. It took crews approximately 25 minutes to free him. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon rescue in Kingsville. At just after 2:30 p.m., units responded to the 11800-block of Cedar Lane (21087). At […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week unveiled a nearly $40 million investment in new, state-of-the-art fire and EMS apparatus. A press briefing introducing the new apparatus was held on Wednesday, July 7th. County Executive John Olszewski Jr. and Fire Chief Joanne Rund were in attendance at the event. The new apparatus replaces existing units that have aged out of […]