GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Glen Arm area. The fire was reported at around 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in the area of Long Green Pike at Factory Road. Several units from different multiple fire companies are on the scene and the blaze continues to spread. There has been […]
BALTIMORE, MD—If you smell smoke in the air this afternoon, you’re not alone. The National Weather Service says a wildfire raging in eastern North Carolina was producing a smoky odor in the Baltimore area on Monday. A huge wildfire has burned over 5,200 acres in northeastern North Carolina and has led to the smell of smoke wafting over a large […]
UPDATE: The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reports that units from multiple fire companies arrived Gunpowder Falls State Park io find a 300’x300’ area of woods on fire on the trails near the waterfall. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Kingsville area. The fire was reported at just after 10 a.m. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Baltimore area. Northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph are expected with gusts 35 to 45 mph on Wednesday across most of Maryland. Dry conditions are expected as well with the relative humidity dropping to around 15 to 25 percent for most areas. Although fuels are relatively […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Joppa area. The fire was reported at just before noon on Sunday in the 200-block of Garnett Road, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. With dry conditions, low humidity, and windy conditions in the area, officials say outdoor burning is not recommended on Sunday. There has been […]
CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday evening fire in Carney. At just before 7 p.m., units responded to the area of Cromwell Bridge Road at Loch Raven Drive (21234). At the scene, firefighters found that a BGE utility pole was on fire. The Providence Volunteer Fire Company reports that an engine and a brush fire vehicle are […]
GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon brush fire in the Glen Arm area. The fire was reported at around 2 p.m. in the 11500-block of Notchcliff Road. The Providence Volunteer Fire Company advises that Harford Road has been shut down at Notchcliff Road. Smoke is visible throughout the area. Motorists should use an alternate route. […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews battled a brush fire in Middle River on Saturday evening. At around 5 p.m., units responded to a brush fire near the railroad tracks behind the 9700-block of Pulaski Highway (21220). Teams from White Marsh, Middle River, Fullerton, Bowley’s Quarters, and Chase responded to the scene. Four pieces of equipment from WMVFC were used to extinguish the […]