AMC Theatres in White Marsh evacuated following phone threat

UPDATE: Police say a search of the theater revealed no threat to the public. Regular activity will resume shortly. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police say the AMC Theatres on THE AVENUE at White Marsh has been temporarily evacuated and closed due to a telephone threat. At just before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, officers from responded to AMC […]

Vincent Farm Elementary School evacuated after air conditioning unit malfunctions

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 […]

Perry Hall High School evacuated due to gas odor

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School was evacuated on Tuesday morning due to reports of a gas odor in the building. Baltimore County Fire Department crews responded and no gas leak was found. Students have safely returned to the building according to Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn. The communication that was sent to parents and caregivers can be […]

Hazmat crews respond after tanker truck carrying ammonium nitrate overturns in western Maryland, nearby businesses evacuated

HAGERSTOWN, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating an overturned tanker truck crash the occurred on Monday morning in Washington County. At just before 6:15 a.m. on June 26, 2023, troopers responded to a report of an overturned tanker truck on southbound I-81 north of Halfway Boulevard in Hagerstown. According to a preliminary investigation, a tire blew out on the truck, causing […]

Fire reported at Joppatowne High School, students evacuated

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon fire at Joppatowne High School. The fire broke out at the school at around 1:30 p.m. on May 16, 2023. Students and staff  were quickly evacuated and sprinklers helped extinguish the blaze, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters finished dousing the flames and removed smoke from the building. […]