Woman, dog killed in overnight Dundalk fire caused by discarded smoking materials

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 70-year-old Barbara Spokus, of the 3100-block of Shortway in Dundalk. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—One person has died and another is in critical condition following an overnight fire in Dundalk. At just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18, crews responded to a house fire in the 3100-block of Shortway (21222). The Baltimore […]

Overnight house fire reported in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Carney area overnight. At just after 2:45 a.m. on Monday, March 18, units responded to a residential fire on Pearlwood Court (21234). Crews arrived to find fire showing from both floors of the home. No injuries were reported.  The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Photo via Baltimore County Fire […]

House fire reported in Nottingham

UPDATE: One dog was rescued and no injuries were reported, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Nottingham area. The fire was reported at around 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, on Heavrin Court near Necker Avenue (21236). Crews arrived to find heavy fire from […]

Controlled burn in Monkton may produce smoky skies

MONKTON, MD—Fire officials will be closely monitoring a controlled burn in northern Baltimore County on Wednesday. The Baltimore County Fire Department  and other state agencies are monitoring a permitted burn scheduled for March 13 at Ladew Topiary Gardens, located at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton. Those nearby may see flames and smoke during the burn and the smell of smoke […]

Vehicle fire reported in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire in the Edgewood area. The fire was reported at around 10:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, March 7, in the 1700-block of Pulaski Highway. Upon arrival, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding departments found a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of a liquor store. No injuries have […]

Edgewood house fire displaces 3 adults, 2 children

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews battled an intense house fire in Harford County on Friday night. At around 10:30 p.m. on March 1, units responded to the 1800-block of Hanson Road in Edgewood. Upon arrival, crews found fire through the roof. Several local fire companies responded and eventually got the blaze under control. Hanson Road was shut down for several hours. No injuries […]