Bel Air house explosion leaves 2 dead, 12 families displaced

UPDATE 2: The NTSB has released its preliminary report here. UPDATE: The victims have been identified 73-year-old Ray Corkran Jr., the homeowner, and 35-year-old Jose Rodriguez-Alvarado, the contracted BGE utility employee. Original story below… BEL AIR, MD—The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are continuing their investigation into a house […]

Gas leak reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are responding to a reported gas leak in the Rosedale area. At just before 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, units responded to the 1000-block of Rosedale Avenue (21237). Initial reports from the scene indicate that a vehicle sheared off the gas meter to a dwelling. BGE crews are being dispatched.  Motorists should avoid the area. Photo by Ash […]

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 […]

Natural gas leak reported in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a gas leak in the Perry Hall area. At just before noon on Saturday, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company said that units were responding to an underground natural gas leak in the 9600-block of Belair Road (21236). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Pine Grove Middle School evacuated due to gas odor

CARNEY, MD—Pine Grove Middle School was evacuated on Tuesday morning after staff noticed a gas smell in the building, officials say. The incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. on March 28, 2023. Fire personnel responded and an old stove was determined to be the culprit.  Students returned to their classrooms at just before 11 a.m. The communication that was sent to […]