House fire reported in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday evening house fire in Parkville. The fire was reported at around 5:00 p.m. in the 7600-block of Daniels Avenue (21234). Arriving units reportedly found a fire in a second-floor bedroom and in the kitchen ceiling. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Apartment fire reported in Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday evening apartment fire in Fullerton. The fire was reported at around 7 p.m. in the 7900-block of Marfield Place (21236). Arriving units found heavy smoke inside the apartment. The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company says one person has been rescued at the scene. Motorists should avoid the area.

Flags to fly at half-staff to honor Capt. Joshua Laird, firefighter who died fighting Frederick County blaze

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday ordered the U.S. and Maryland flags to be flown at half-staff to honor a fallen firefighter. Capt. Joshua Laird lost his life on Wednesday battling a house fire in Ijamsville in Frederick County. It happened at just before 5 p.m. in the 9500-block of Ball Road.  The home had reportedly been struck by lightning […]

Two-alarm townhouse fire reported in Fullerton

11:50 p.m. UPDATE: The fire is now under control. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a late-night house fire in the Fullerton area. The blaze was reported at just before 11:30 p.m. on Purple Plum Court (21236). Reports indicate 2–3 units are involved in the fire. A second alarm has been sounded. There has been […]

Two-alarm apartment fire reported in Carney

UPDATE 2: Officials have confirmed that the fire was caused by a lightning strike. Several pets were also rescued. UPDATE: All residents have been successfully evacuated. No injuries have been reported. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a major, Saturday afternoon apartment fire in Carney. The fire was reported at around 3 p.m. in the […]