Jersey Shore First Responders Battle Two Major Fires Jersey Shore First Responders Battle Two Major Fires
Jersey Shore First Responders Battle Two Major Fires About two dozen different fire companies were called out to battle a major warehouse fire that raged for five hours over the weekend. Some of the same firefighters were called on to battle a fire that destroyed a home Sunday in Marlboro, police said. On Saturday, July 23, at approximately 4:30 pm, we received an alarm call at 238 Boundary Road, a warehouse for the business Plasma Power & Systems Inc. While our patrol officers were in route to the scene, we received further information The warehouse was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Boundary Road was closed between Vande…
Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire
Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire A firefighter was injured after a residential fire erupted in Baltimore this morning, authorities say. The firefighter was assisting in containing the fire in the two-story home in the 1500 block of Latrobe Park that started around noon, Monday, July 25, according to Baltimore Fire officials. The firefighter is being treated for their injuries. Officials noted that the heat index at the time of the fire was 94°. This is a developing story and will be updated as details are released.
Fire Sprinkler, Smoke Alarm Save Infant's Life In Maryland House Fire Fire Sprinkler, Smoke Alarm Save Infant's Life In Maryland House Fire
Fire Sprinkler, Smoke Alarm Save Infant's Life In Maryland House Fire A smoke alarm is being credited by state officials for saving an infant’s life and helping to reduce the damage done to a Maryland home after a fire broke out over the weekend, the fire marshal announced. In Harford County, crews from the Fallston Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to a reported fire in the 2000 block of Arden Drive at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Officials said that the owner of the residence, who was outside, heard a smoke alarm sounding when a kitchen fire broke out, activating a fire…
Vehicle Fire That Spread To Maryland Townhomes Set Intentionally: Officials Vehicle Fire That Spread To Maryland Townhomes Set Intentionally: Officials
Vehicle Fire That Spread To Maryland Townhomes Set Intentionally: Officials A vehicle fire that extended to multiple townhomes in Maryland was determined to be intentionally set, according to officials in Frederick County. Shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, the Frederick County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a house fire that broke out in the 1300 block of Hampshire Drive in Frederick. Upon arrival, officials said that crews were met with a minivan that was fully engulfed in flames that had damaged two townhomes. Crews worked to extinguish the vehicle fire and protect the structures, according to officials in Frederick County, an…
Homeowner Hospitalized In Maryland After House Fire Breaks Out Homeowner Hospitalized In Maryland After House Fire Breaks Out
Homeowner Hospitalized In Maryland After House Fire Breaks Out A Harford County homeowner was hospitalized after an electrical fire sparked in his Havre De Grace home, the state fire marshal announced. First responders were dispatched to Gashey Drive shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, where there was a reported fire that broke out in a one-story, single-family dwelling. More than two dozen firefighters responded to the scene, officials said, and the flames were knocked down within minutes. The owner of the home was treated and transported to the Bayview Medical Center for treatment of minor non-life-threatening injuries after discovering the…
Multiple Animals Rescued From House Fire In Montgomery County Multiple Animals Rescued From House Fire In Montgomery County
Multiple Animals Rescued From House Fire In Montgomery County Multiple cats and dogs were rescued from a residential fire in Laurel, authorities say. The fire broke out in the basement of a home on the 5900 block of Kerr Road around 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.  Update - Mutual Aid PGCo, Kerr Rd., Laurel, @mcfrs E715, T715, T716, A715, M715 assisted, single-family house, basement fire, (canine MCI) FFs rescued & removed multiple dogs & a few cats from the house, some survived & some did not, the fire is out https://t.co/Snq0ApKahX pic.twitter.com/LxI2MtVvdM — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June …
7 Displaced By Frederick Fire 7 Displaced By Frederick Fire
7 Displaced By Frederick Fire Dozens of firefighters assisted in a large residential fire in Frederick that displaced multiple people, authorities say. The three-story building caught fire around 10:45 p.m. on the 200 block of W Patrick Street, Wednesday, June 15, according to the Frederick County Fire Department. Crews immediately began assisting the residents out of the building as it filled with smoke. Ladders were then thrown up for firefighters to access the exterior windows to locate the fire to control it.  A total of seven adults and one child were safely evacuated from the building without injury. The fla…
Massive Fire Damages Four Long Island Homes, Destroys One Massive Fire Damages Four Long Island Homes, Destroys One
Massive Fire Damages Four Long Island Homes, Destroys One A massive fire on Long Island damaged four homes, destroying one. The fire began in Bridgephampton around 10:20 p.m., Friday, June 10 at a home on Fair Hills Lane. When police and fire personnel arrived a large home on Fair Hills Lane was on fire. Two additional homes caught on fire due to embers from the first residence and a fourth was found to have damage from the fire, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southhampton Police. A total of 16 volunteer fire departments from as far as Montauk and five volunteer ambulances responded to the scene, Ralph said. One residence has been l…
Three Firefighters Seriously Injured Battling Prince George's Fire Three Firefighters Seriously Injured Battling Prince George's Fire
Three Firefighters Seriously Injured Battling Prince George's Fire Three firefighters were recovering after sustaining serious injuries while containing a residential fire in Temple Hills, authorities say. Firefighters were dispatched to a residence after a fire was reported on the first floor of a two story townhouse on the 3800 block of 28th Avenue around 7:35 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department. Four adults and two children were displaced in the fire. Three firefighters working to extinguish the flames were injured and transported to a hospital for treatment.  The firefighters were evaluated for non-life-…
Outdoor Chicken Fryer Set Four Baltimore County Homes On Fire: Officials Outdoor Chicken Fryer Set Four Baltimore County Homes On Fire: Officials
Outdoor Chicken Fryer Set Four Baltimore County Homes On Fire: Officials An outdoor chicken fryer caused a recent Baltimore County fire that ravaged four row homes, authorities said.  Investigators said the fryer started the three-alarm fire that broke out in the unit block of Flagship Road in Dundalk on Friday, April 29, Baltimore County Fire Department said.  Initial investigation revealed the fire started "at an add-on outdoor kitchen" where someone was frying chicken 30 minutes prior.  The fire, which started in one home then spread to others, displaced 11 adults, five children and several pets, the department said. No injuries were repo…
'Sad To See People Lose Their Home,' Mayor Says After Fierce Bergenfield Fire 'Sad To See People Lose Their Home,' Mayor Says After Fierce Bergenfield Fire
'Sad To See People Lose Their Home,' Mayor Says After Fierce Bergenfield Fire A fast-moving fire that ravaged a Bergenfield home rekindled several hours later, bringing firefighters back. No one was injured in the fierce afternoon fire, which ignited on the second floor of the single-family Carnation Place home behind the Knickerbocker Country Club on Tuesday, April 12. Firefighters knocked down the blaze within a half-hour. It was placed under control around 4:40 p.m., roughly 45 minutes after it began. Mutual aid was provided at the scene or in coverage by firefighters from Bogota, Dumont, Englewood, New Milford, Ridgefield Park, Teaneck and Tenafly. Carnatio…
CT Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out CT Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out
CT Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out A Connecticut woman was killed during a fire at a home. The fire took place in West Haven around 2:11 p.m., Wednesday, April 6. The West Haven Police and West Haven Fire departments responded to the home at 10 Cynthia Circle after receiving a 911 call reporting a residential fire, said Sgt. Patrick Buturla, of the West Haven Police. Upon arrival, firefighters extinguished the fire and discovered the woman dead inside, Buturla said. The name of the victim will not be released until next of kin notification, he added. The cause of the fire is under investigation as police await autopsy res…