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Vincent Farm Elementary School evacuated after air conditioning unit malfunctions

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Fire officials say Vincent Farm Elementary School was evacuated briefly on Wednesday morning. At just after 10:15 a.m. on August 28, units responded to investigate a potential hazmat incident. The school was evacuated and crews searched the building. Firefighters identified and isolated a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Students have returned to the building. The Baltimore County Fire Department […]

One dead, several injured following overnight apartment fire in east Towson

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with this case. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—A 43-year-old man has died after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a two-alarm apartment fire that broke out in Towson overnight. The Baltimore County Fire Department says fire broke out at an apartment building in the 8400-block of Greenway Road (21286) at […]

Rosedale barn fire sends smoke billowing into sky

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews responded to a barn fire in the Rosedale area on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze broke out in the 4600-block of Bucks School House Road at just before 3 p.m. on August 21, 2024. The fire extended into a wooded area and Bucks School House Road was briefly shut down until the fire was contained, according to the White […]

Rescue in progress after hiker suffers allergic reaction to bee stings on Gunpowder trail

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Aviation responded to assist with hoisting patient from a wooded area. The patient is now conscious and being removed via ATV. Original story below… ——— PERRY HALL, MD—A rescue operation is in progress after a hiker suffered a severe allergic reaction on Sunday afternoon. At just after 2:30 p.m. on August 11, medics responded after a hiker suffered a […]

Firefighters rescue fawns stuck in Parkville deck railing

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—Firefighters sprung into action over the weekend after two fawns got stuck outside of a local residence. On Sunday afternoon, the Baltimore County Fire Department’s Engine 10 out of Parkville station responded when two fawns became stuck in a deck railing. With a bit of teamwork and care, they were able to free both fawns. The deer then headed […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 14 members

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Acting Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has announced the promotions of fourteen Baltimore County Fire Department members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO). The following members are being promoted: FIRE CAPTAIN Fire Lieutenant Thomas Cook Fire Lieutenant John Cooke Fire Lieutenant Matthew P. Schultz Fire Lieutenant Stephen Sharp FIRE LIEUTENANT FS Torey […]

Tractor-trailer overturns, leaks fuel on I-95

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the Express Toll Lane along southbound I-95 near I-695. A passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer were involved in the crash. The tractor-trailer has overturned and is leaking diesel fuel, according to the […]

9-year-old drowns at Loch Raven Reservoir

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

GLEN ARM, MD—A child has drowned at Loch Raven Reservoir, according to police. Authorities tell NottinghamMD.com that, at just after 5 p.m. on Monday, July 15, officers responded to the Loch Raven Reservoir in the Glen Arm area to assist with a water rescue. At the scene, a 9-year-old child that had been submerged was located by fire department personnel. […]

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