BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters are warning of an increased risk of rapid fire spread in the Baltimore area on Saturday. The National Weather Service says the combination of recent dry weather, relative humidity falling to 25 to 30 percent, and sustained west to northwesterly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph will likely result in an elevated […]
UPDATE 2: The fire has been placed under control and all roads have been reopened. UPDATE: The fire now covers six acres. Crews are still working to contain the blaze. Original story below… ——— HUNT VALLEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Sparks/Hunt Valley area. At just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on March 26, 2025 due to strong winds and low relative humidity. Winds will be from the northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts of around 25 to 35 mph. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say dry and windy conditions will contribute to an elevated wildfire risk in the Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the combination of westerly winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels on Sunday afternoon will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Despite a significant increase in wildfire occurrences in Maryland during 2024, the total acreage burned was substantially lower than the previous year, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland Fire Report released this month. The report analyzes data from 3.2 million acres of land overseen by the agency, including lands managed by the Maryland Forest Service, National Park […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Fallston area. At just after noon on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company reported that units were responding to a brush fire in the 3100-block of Belair Road (21047). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders should keep an eye on the weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, forecasters say low humidity and gusty south to southeasterly winds will bring a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread, mostly from late Tuesday morning through late Tuesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will […]