Natural gas odor prompts emergency response at Joppatowne High School

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to Joppatowne High School on Thursday afternoon to investigate reports of a natural gas odor. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were able to determine that the source of the odor was a science classroom where gas appliances were being used for science projects. Crews verified there were no hazards prior to clearing the scene. No injuries […]

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 […]