BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. At just before 1:30 a.m. on March 26, the Coast Guard received a report that a 948-foot Singapore-flagged containership collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, it was reported that the bridge […]
CATONSVILLE, MD—One person is dead following an overnight house fire in Baltimore County. At just after 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday night, fire crews were dispatched to the 100-block of Helms Pick Court in Catonsville (21228), where crews found fire showing from a second floor window. The fire was upgraded to a working fire with rescue once crews noticed a vehicle […]
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 70-year-old Barbara Spokus, of the 3100-block of Shortway in Dundalk. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—One person has died and another is in critical condition following an overnight fire in Dundalk. At just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18, crews responded to a house fire in the 3100-block of Shortway (21222). The Baltimore […]
CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Carney area overnight. At just after 2:45 a.m. on Monday, March 18, units responded to a residential fire on Pearlwood Court (21234). Crews arrived to find fire showing from both floors of the home. No injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Photo via Baltimore County Fire […]
MONKTON, MD—Fire officials will be closely monitoring a controlled burn in northern Baltimore County on Wednesday. The Baltimore County Fire Department and other state agencies are monitoring a permitted burn scheduled for March 13 at Ladew Topiary Gardens, located at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton. Those nearby may see flames and smoke during the burn and the smell of smoke […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews battled a house fire in the Parkville area overnight. At just after 2 a.m. on Friday, January 26, units responded to a two-alarm townhouse fire on Kingstree Road (21234). At the scene, firefighters found fire showing from three townhome units. There were reports of people trapped, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Injuries were reported among […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the launch of a Quick Response Team pilot program that will provide mobile, on-demand overdose care, resources, and harm reduction services to respond in real time to residents experiencing overdoses. “We are committed to combatting the deadly opioid epidemic – and preventing overdose deaths by ensuring residents have access to critical […]
ESSEX, MD—An early morning two-alarm fire in Essex sent a civilian and firefighter to area hospitals with minor injuries. Fire crews responded to the unit block of Warren Road (21221) at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, for a report of a dwelling fire. At the scene, firefighters found fire visible from the rear of the home on multiple […]