Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire danger in Maryland on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says elevated fire conditions are expected throughout Maryland on Saturday, October 26, due to dry conditions and gusty winds – especially between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Relative humidity values of around 30 percent are expected along with sustained northwesterly winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts of 25 to 30 mph. This will […]

Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire danger in Maryland on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says elevated fire conditions are expected throughout Maryland on Thursday due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values of around 20 to 30 percent are expected along with sustained westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts 20 to 25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels. Residents […]

Apartment fire reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning apartment fire in the Essex area. The fire broke out at around 9 a.m. on October 22 in the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive (21221). Arriving units found flames showing from the third floor of the apartment building. At least one person is being treated for smoke inhalation. Motorists should use […]

Two-alarm Essex apartment fire leaves 18 displaced, firefighter injured

ESSEX, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in the Essex area overnight. At just after 12:30 a.m. on October 11, units responded to a fire in the 1400-block of Hadwick Drive (21221). Arriving personnel found that three apartments were on fire. A second alarm was sounded and several people were rescued. The blaze was brought under control by around 1:15 […]