CARNEY, MD—Multiple transformer explosions knocked out power to some local residents overnight. At around 4 a.m. on Monday, transformer fires broke out at the BGE station along Northwind Road in Carney. Witnesses reported being awakened by three or four loud booms, then seeing several fire trucks and BGE vehicles arrive at the scene. Power was knocked out to several neighborhoods […]
FALLSTON, MD—Belair Road has been shut down in the Fallston area due to downed power lines. At around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Route 1 was closed in both directions south of Mountain Road (MD 152) due to wires down in the roadway. There has been no word on an estimated time for reopening. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Officials with Baltimore’s Department of Public Works say they are experiencing an increase in water main breaks and water-related service requests due, in part, to freezing temperatures over the weekend and this week’s warmer weather. DPW is working expeditiously to make water main repairs and to respond to water-related service requests. Cold weather can harm water infrastructure, especially during […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced a $20 million Water Assistance Relief Program that will support residents with water bill debt related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We continue to provide ways—especially during the winter months—to help residents who may have difficulty with their water or heating bills,” said Governor Hogan. “Water systems are encouraged to apply for this funding […]
HILLENDALE, MD—Loch Raven Boulevard has been shut down near Hillendale due to downed power lines. MD 542 is currently closed between Glendale Road and Hillen Road. There has been no ETA on when the road will reopen. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo by Travis Saylor from Pexels
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A water main break in Bowleys Quarters has left several residents without water. The rupture was reported on Sunday morning in the 900-block of Bowleys Quarters Road (21220). The break has caused extensive damage to the roadway and many homes are currently without service. Crews are on-site but no ETA has been provided on restoration. Motorists should use […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A water main break in the Perry Hall area has left several residents without water. Officials say a 12-inch main ruptured on Wednesday in the 5100-block of Silver Spring Road (21128). Approximately 125 services and 10 hydrants are currently without service. Repairs are in progress but no ETA on restoration has yet been provided. Motorists should use caution […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Crews responded to a two-vehicle crash in Perry Hall on Tuesday morning. The crash was reported at around 8:30 a.m. in the area of Brewers Drive near East Joppa Road (21128), according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. No injuries were reported, but a utility pole was struck and snapped in half as a result of the […]