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 […]

Edgewood apartment building fire leaves 1 injured, 5 displaced

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in Edgewood on Saturday night. At around 10:15 p.m. on March 16, 2025, units responded to an apartment fire in the 1700-block of Crimson Tree Way. Units arrived to find flames showing from the two-story four-unit structure. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that the 71-year-old occupant of one of […]

Edgewood crash leaves 2 injured

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash with injuries reported in Harford County. At around 12:3o p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision on Trimble Road near Fulfillment Drive in Edgewood. An Amazon delivery truck was one of the vehicles involved in the crash. Harford County Department […]

Vehicle overturns, goes off roadway in overnight Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—A vehicle overturned and went off the roadway in a crash in the Joppa area overnight. At around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to an accident along Mountain Road near Interstate 95. Crews had to remove the vehicle’s windshield to free one trapped occupant. The individual declined medical treatment, according […]