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 […]
CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday evening brush fire in Loch Raven Reservoir area. The fire was reported at around 5:00 p.m. along Loch Raven Drive on Tuesday, according to the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company. Several wildland brush fires have been reported in the Loch Raven Reservoir area in recent weeks. Motorists should avoid Loch Raven […]
CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of another brush fire at Loch Raven Reservoir. Wednesday afternoon’s fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. off of Loch Raven Drive (21234). The large brush fire was reported near the dam area. Several brush fires have been reported at thr reservoir in recent days. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]
GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday morning brush fire in the Glen Arm area. At just before 11 a.m., units responded to the 10600-block of Harford Road (21057). At the scene, firefighters found approximately two acres that were on fire. Crews are working to extinguish the blaze. Harford Road is blocked from Notchcliff Road to Knoll […]