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 […]

Massive fire breaks out at Edgewood car shop

UPDATE: The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon and was reportedly caused by an electric vehicle that burst into flames inside the shop. Original story below… ——— EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a commercial building fire in Edgewood. The blaze broke out at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at EZ Car Plus, located in the […]