PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville Middle School was evacuated on Friday morning due to a gas odor in the building, officials say. A communication that was sent to parents and guardians reads as follows: Dear Parents and Guardians: I am writing to inform you of an incident that occurred today at Parkville Middle School. At about 10:10 a.m. we noticed a gas smell […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School was evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak. The incident was reported at around 10 a.m. on November 30th. Students and staff were safely evacuated but have since returned to the building and will remain until the end of the day. Perry Hall Middle School is assisting with the transportation of food that […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An elementary school in Middle River was evacuated on Monday morning, authorities say. The Baltimore County Fire Department says that Chase Elementary School was evacuated due to a gas odor in the building. Crews found that the odor was caused by a clogged drain and that there was no gas leak. Students are now returning to class. Photo […]
UPDATE: There is a streetlight cable job occurring at Neves and Seven Courts and there is a gas leak from a contractor that struck a gas line at 9101 Lincolnshire. The gas leak repair is ongoing. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of gas leak in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community. Councilman David Marks on Monday reported […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Gunpowder Elementary School was evacuated briefly on Thursday morning. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to the school after receiving reports of a gas odor, according to Councilman David Marks. The building was evacuated for inspection and the all-clear has now been given for students to re-enter. No injuries have been reported.
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are investigating a possible gas leak in the Nottingham area. At just before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday evening, firefighters responded to the unit block of Cardor Court (21236) for a report of a gas leak. A residential building is being evacuated while crews investigate. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the […]
UPDATE 2 (10:00 a.m.): The gas leak has been secured and the building has been deemed safe. Staff and students have re-entered the school. Fire department crews have cleared the scene. UPDATE (9:40 a.m.): The Baltimore County Fire Department and BGE are investigating a malfunctioning natural gas line. The school remains evacuated. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Hazmat crews are […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal have determined the cause of an explosion that leveled a home and critically injured an Edgewood man on Sunday evening. Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded that 67-year-old Delbert L. Markley, Jr., the homeowner, lit a candle after he improperly disconnected a gas range, subsequently allowing the home to fill […]