JOPPA, MD—A Saturday evening house fire in Joppa left one firefighter injured. The fire was reported at just before 5 p.m. on July 29 in the 1600-block of Riverwood Circle. The Office of the State Fire Marshal reports that the occupant was home when he heard a loud ‘boom’ sound. He later discovered heavy smoke within his attic. He called […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. “I would highly suggest the safest way enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state,” stated Geraci. To help Marylanders enjoy a safer summer season, the […]
BEL AIR, MD—A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals has concluded that lightning was the cause for a two-alarm fire that displaced 26 residents of Taylor Ridge condominiums in Bel Air after strong thunderstorms hit the area on Monday evening. At just before 9:30 p.m. on June 26, 2023, the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company was called to 1311 Sheridan […]
SYKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with other State of Maryland agencies, will host a Career Expo, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Maryland State Police Training Academy, located at 6852 4th Street in Sykesville. The goal of this free event is to introduce those who are interested […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing a few common-sense tips that will help Marylanders enjoy […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that ripped through multiple townhouses (causing some of them to collapse) and extensively damaged the remaining adjoining units late Saturday night. At around 10:45 p.m. on May 20, 2023, multiple residents called 911 and reported hearing several explosions in the 4700-block of Witchhhazel Way in Aberdeen. Nearly […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—The Office of the State Fire Marshal and several other agencies are asking for assistance in the ongoing investigation of the massive, 8-alarm wildfire that consumed nearly 700 acres around Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area on Tuesday and into Wednesday. A joint investigation between the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Maryland State Forest Service, Department of Natural […]
The following is an open letter to all Marylanders from State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci: To: All Marylanders I am here to inform you that the State of Maryland has seen the worst increase in fire deaths in the first three months of 2023 than in any other time in recent decades. Close to 40 Marylanders have lost their […]