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 […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews were in the scene of a gas leak in Joppa on Friday morning. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Conpany responded to Magnolia Middle School at just after 8 a.m. The school has been evacuated and closed for the day, per JMVFC. Fire crews, BGE, and Harford County Public Schools facilities are working to locate the source of the […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are responding to the scene of a possible hazmat situation in Fallston. At about 8:45 a.m., units responded to Youth’s Benefit Elementary School, located at 1901 Fallston Road. Initial reports indicated that there was a possible natural gas leak at the school. There has been no word on any injuries.
UPDATE 3: Units have cleared the scene and Towson Town Center is once again open for business. UPDATE 2: Authorities say one person has been transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. UPDATE: A second alarm has been sounded and the Towson roundabout has also been shut down… —— TOWSON, MD—Towson Town Center was evacuated on Sunday morning due […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Wednesday morning gas leak has led to an evacuation and early dismissal at one Baltimore school. Baltimore City Public Schools advises that Hazelwood Elementary/Middle School has been evacuated and will dismiss at 11:15 a.m. The school is located at 4517 Hazelwood Avenue (21206). Parents will be able to pick up their children at the recreation center entrance. There […]
UPDATE 2: Crews have determined that there are no hazards present and are now clearing the scene. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department says the five patients have refused treatment. Hazmat crews are responding to the scene to assist with the investigation. Original story below… —— RASPEBURG, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning gas leak […]
UPDATE: The building has been ventilated and units are now clearing the scene. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon gas leak in the Parkville area. At about 4:45 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department reported that a “domestic incident” in the 8500-block of Chestnut Oak Road (21234) had led to […]