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Brush Fire Sparks Probe Into Possible Violations After Abandoned Maryland Home Burns Brush Fire Sparks Probe Into Possible Violations After Abandoned Maryland Home Burns
Brush Fire Sparks Probe Into Possible Violations After Abandoned Maryland Home Burns A brush fire being burned near an abandoned home on the Eastern Shore quickly spread out of control, causing chaos for dozens of firefighters, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, crews from the Allen Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding agencies were called to the 4100 block of South Upper Ferry Road in Eden when a brush pile went up in flames on a nearby property. Investigators said the owner and workers were burning a large brush pile near an abandoned single-family home when the fire accidentally spread to the structure. By the ti…
Blaze Rips Through Attic, Leaves Home Significantly Damaged In Pawling Blaze Rips Through Attic, Leaves Home Significantly Damaged In Pawling
Blaze Rips Through Attic, Leaves Home Significantly Damaged In Pawling Fire crews knocked down an attic fire that caused heavy damage to a Dutchess County home, officials said.  The blaze broke out at 19 Sage Rd. in Pawling on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at around 7:15 p.m., according to Pawling Fire Chief Everett White.  When firefighters arrived minutes later, they found active flames and heavy smoke conditions. Crews stretched a line to the front door and began an aggressive attack inside, while others set up a water source nearby, White said.  By 7:28 p.m., the fire was put out. Firefighters then began overhaul and an investigation into the cause. C…
Car Crashes Into Home: Mansfield Township FD Car Crashes Into Home: Mansfield Township FD
Car Crashes Into Home: Mansfield Township FD A car crashed into a home in Mansfield Township late Wednesday evening, Aug. 13, authorities said. At 11:57 p.m., fire officials responded to the 1800 block of Route 57 after a vehicle struck a telephone phone and then partially went through the first floor of a single family residence, Mansfield Township Fire Company No.1 said. All occupants of the residence and vehicle were accounted for with minor to no injuries, police said. The residence was not deemed structurally safe and temporary shoring would be required, firefighters said. Firefighters assisted with structural shoring,…
Car Crashes Into Residence In Carmel Car Crashes Into Residence In Carmel
Car Crashes Into Residence In Carmel A midday crash sent emergency crews rushing to a Putnam County neighborhood Tuesday, Aug. 12, after a vehicle slammed into a home. The Lake Carmel Fire Department said the incident happened around 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters quickly secured the scene and provided help to those involved.  Fortunately, firefighters reported only minor damage to the structure. No further details were released about the driver or possible injuries. The Town of Kent Police Department, Town of Kent EMS, and Medic 4 also helped in the response to the incident. 
Savage BBQ Food Truck Engulfed In $100K Inferno, Closing Popular Maryland Hotspot Savage BBQ Food Truck Engulfed In $100K Inferno, Closing Popular Maryland Hotspot
Savage BBQ Food Truck Engulfed In $100K Inferno, Closing Popular Maryland Hotspot A massive fire tore through a Maryland BBQ food truck early Saturday morning, causing $100,000 in damage and scorching a nearby home, officials said. The blaze broke out at around 5:47 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, in the 14900 block of Mt. Savage Road in Mt. Savage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators said the fire started inside a 2025 Savage BBQ food truck trailer owned by Larry Thomas Snyder. The truck was parked next to a home when the flames erupted, sending heat into the outside of the residence. The food truck fire spread to a nearby home in Maryla…
Runaway Garbage Truck Rolls Into New Milford Home, Driver Gets 4 Tickets: Police Runaway Garbage Truck Rolls Into New Milford Home, Driver Gets 4 Tickets: Police
Runaway Garbage Truck Rolls Into New Milford Home, Driver Gets 4 Tickets: Police A runaway garbage truck struck three parked cars and slammed into a home in New Milford after the driver stepped out to collect trash Tuesday morning, July 8, police said. The crash happened around 7:12 a.m., in front of 245 Eagle Avenue, off Main Street, according to New Milford Police Chief Brian T. Clancy. The unmanned truck rolled south on Eagle Avenue, hitting three parked cars. One was pushed into the structure of 247 Eagle Ave., causing minor damage. Emergency crews from New Milford Fire Department, Oradell Fire Department, and PSE&G responded after a gas meter at the home was s…
Ambulance Plows Through Mount Holly Home With Patient, EMT On Board; 4 Hurt: Chief Ambulance Plows Through Mount Holly Home With Patient, EMT On Board; 4 Hurt: Chief
Ambulance Plows Through Mount Holly Home With Patient, EMT On Board; 4 Hurt: Chief An ambulance slammed into a Mount Holly home Thursday afternoon, July 3, injuring four people, officials said. The crash happened around 3:36 p.m. on the 900 block of Woodlane Road, according to Police Chief Clifford Spencer. Two vehicles were involved, and the ambulance ended up hitting a residential property, he said. Four people were hurt: a person inside the home, the ambulance driver, an EMT treating a patient, and the patient, according to Spencer. All injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, he said. “There are no signs of criminal activity associated with this crash,” Spen…
$1M Blaze Destroys Derwood Home, Damages Two Others: Fire Officials $1M Blaze Destroys Derwood Home, Damages Two Others: Fire Officials
$1M Blaze Destroys Derwood Home, Damages Two Others: Fire Officials A fast-moving $1 million fire tore through a Maryland neighborhood on Sunday, June 29, damaging three homes and displacing a family of four, fire officials said. Fire broke out around 7 a.m. on the deck of a two-story single-family home in the 8100 block of Pepper Ridge Way in Derwood, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. The flames quickly extended into the attic, igniting a fierce blaze that spread to two neighboring homes and drew a massive response from 75 firefighters.  Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews encountered “heavy fire conditions upon arriv…
Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures
Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures A driver suffering a medical emergency crashed a pick-up truck through a home in Norwalk on Tuesday, June 17.  The crash was reported around noon at 7 Rockmere Road when the truck crashed through the brick facade and knocked out several support structures.  Norwalk firefighters were able to move some of the debris to get the driver out and into an ambulance that rushed them to Norwalk Hospital. Authorities did not release their condition. Crews stabilized the building to make sure it would not fall over when they removed the vehicle.  Norwalk police are investigating the cr…
‘Devastating House Fire’ In Lorton Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling ‘Devastating House Fire’ In Lorton Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling
‘Devastating House Fire’ In Lorton Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling A Virginia family is reeling after a fast-moving fire tore through their Lorton home, leaving it uninhabitable and claiming the lives of their two beloved dogs. The fire broke out in the 7500 block of Pollen Street in Lorton on Thursday, June 5, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from a split-level home, with fire in both the basement and kitchen. One person was taken to an area hospital for evaluations, officials said. Two dogs were found deceased inside the home. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported am…
Man Burned, Airlifted As Grill Fire Guts Maryland Home, Dogs Escape Man Burned, Airlifted As Grill Fire Guts Maryland Home, Dogs Escape
Man Burned, Airlifted As Grill Fire Guts Maryland Home, Dogs Escape A Maryland man was airlifted with burn injuries and several dogs managed to escape after a two-alarm fire tore through a Garrett County home, state investigators said. The fire broke out shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at a single-story home on Loch Deer Road in Oakland, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say the fire started on the rear deck and was caused by a grill. One of the residents found the fire and called 911, officials said.  Crews from the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department and nearby agencies responded and brought the blaze und…
Candle Sparks $500K Edgewood House Fire With Family, Dog Inside Candle Sparks $500K Edgewood House Fire With Family, Dog Inside
Candle Sparks $500K Edgewood House Fire With Family, Dog Inside An unattended candle sparked a fast-moving fire that tore through a Harford County home with a family and dog inside, state investigators said. The two-alarm blaze broke out around 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at a two-story home on the 3000 block of Ebbtide Drive in Edgewood, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Three family members — a mother and her two adult children — were inside the house when a smoke alarm activated and one of them spotted smoke coming from a second-floor bedroom. They tried to douse the fire with a pot of water, but it spread too fast, officials …
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Parked Car, Sends It Flying Into Mamaroneck Home: Police Drunk Driver Crashes Into Parked Car, Sends It Flying Into Mamaroneck Home: Police
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Parked Car, Sends It Flying Into Mamaroneck Home: Police A woman who allegedly drove drunk is facing charges after a late-night crash that sent a parked car crashing into a Westchester home, police said. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, when Village of Mamaroneck Police responded to several 911 calls reporting a crash in the area of Palmer and Maple Avenues, the department announced on Thursday, May 8. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle partially embedded in the first floor of a residence on Mount Pleasant Avenue. The car was empty and had no signs of being in use.  Officers searched the area and soon learned…
Flames Engulf, Collapse Beachwood Home: Firefighters Flames Engulf, Collapse Beachwood Home: Firefighters
Flames Engulf, Collapse Beachwood Home: Firefighters A fast-moving fire tore through a home in Ocean County overnight, destroying the house and torching three vehicles in the driveway, officials said. Fire crews were called to the 700 block of Capstan Ave. in Beachwood around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, according to the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Department. The Beachwood and Pine Beach fire departments were the first to respond. At approximately 1230 AM on April 30, 2025 the Beachwood and Pine Beach Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700... Posted by Beachwood Vol. Fire Department on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 At approx…
Intense Fire Destroys Multiple Garages, Sheds In Elmwood Park (PHOTOS) Intense Fire Destroys Multiple Garages, Sheds In Elmwood Park (PHOTOS)
Intense Fire Destroys Multiple Garages, Sheds In Elmwood Park (Photos) Several sheds, garages, and a car were destroyed in a stubborn, multiple-alarm fire Sunday afternoon, April 27 in Elmwood Park. The fire broke out on Phillip Avenue, just east of River Drive, according to incident photographer Boyd A. Loving. At least one two-car garage was completely consumed by flames, and multiple sheds and smaller garages sustained heavy damage, Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 04/27/2025: A stubborn, multiple-alarm Sunday afternoon, 04/27, fire destroyed several out... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Sunday, April 27, 2025 Photo(s) of the day, 04/27/2025: …
Driver Having Stroke, 87, Sends Vehicle Into Oakland Home: Police Driver Having Stroke, 87, Sends Vehicle Into Oakland Home: Police
Driver Having Stroke, 87, Sends Vehicle Into Oakland Home: Police An 87-year-old driver suffering a medical emergency sent his vehicle into a home in Oakland on Monday, March 31, authorities said. Photo(s) of the day, 03/31/2025: A reported three (3) vehicle, Monday afternoon, 03/31, collision at the intersection... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, March 31, 2025 The crash happened around 2 p.m., at the intersection of Allen Drive and Franklin Avenue, Boyd A. Loving said. Oakland Police Capt. Timothy Keenan said the driver was having a stroke, and only involved one vehicle. First responders from the Oakland PD, Fire Department, and EMS, alon…
Car Slams Into Multi-Family Home, Starts Fire In Ossining: Driver At Large, Police Say Car Slams Into Multi-Family Home, Starts Fire In Ossining: Driver At Large, Police Say
Car Slams Into Multi-Family Home, Starts Fire In Ossining: Driver At Large, Police Say A multi-family home in Westchester caught fire and lost its structural integrity after a car driven by a suspect who fled the scene crashed into it, firefighters said.  Just after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, firefighters were called to the area of South Highland Avenue and Lincoln Place in Ossining, where a car had crashed into a multi-family residence and burst into flames, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, which helped battle the blaze.  Upon arrival, Ossining Fire Department units transmitted a “10-75” signal, indicating a working fire.  Fire crews, …
$200K Blaze Rips Through Aberdeen Home With No Smoke Alarms, Officials Say $200K Blaze Rips Through Aberdeen Home With No Smoke Alarms, Officials Say
$200K Blaze Rips Through Aberdeen Home With No Smoke Alarms, Officials Say A dryer fire tore through a home in Harford County on Sunday night, causing major damage and displacing the homeowner, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire broke out around 9:51 p.m. on March 23 at a one-story house in the 2000 block of Park Beach Drive in Aberdeen, investigators said. The homeowner discovered the flames behind a dryer as they spread up the wall. He attempted to put out the fire with a portable extinguisher, but the extinguisher failed, officials added.  He then exited the home and called 911. Crews from the Aberdeen Fire Department arrived minutes …
Pickup Truck Erupts In Flames, Spreads To Maryland Home, Injures Man: Officials Pickup Truck Erupts In Flames, Spreads To Maryland Home, Injures Man: Officials
Pickup Truck Erupts In Flames, Spreads To Maryland Home, Injures Man: Officials A Maryland man was hospitalized after a fiery truck blaze spread to his home in Queen Anne’s County, authorities said. Fire crews were called at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, to the 100 block of Kirby Street in Chester, where they found a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado engulfed in flames and the fire spreading to a nearby home, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators said the homeowner had driven the pickup earlier in the day and later saw fire coming from the engine compartment while it was parked in the driveway. Strong winds and the truck’s proximity to the home …
High-Speed Chase Ends In Massive Gas Line Explosion: Lancaster DA High-Speed Chase Ends In Massive Gas Line Explosion: Lancaster DA
High-Speed Chase Ends In Massive Gas Line Explosion: Lancaster DA A driver who turned a simple traffic stop into a high-speed police chase, ultimately crashing into a home and causing a gas line explosion, has been sentenced to state prison, authorities announced Monday, March 17. Waleem Felder, 46, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to three years and nine months to 12 years in state prison on Tuesday, March 5, after being convicted on multiple charges, including risking catastrophe and fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. The chaos began in November 2023 when Lancaster police attempted to p…
Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Woman Rushes To Save Dogs As Flames Tears Through Maryland Home: Fire Marshal A Maryland woman made a desperate attempt to save her dogs as a fire tore through her home, leaving behind more than $100,000 in damage. Firefighters were called to the single-story manufactured home on First Avenue in Friendsville around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, March 10, after one of the occupants spotted smoke and flames in the kitchen, Maryland State Fire Marshal officials said. The woman immediately called 911 and tried to rescue her pets, but the fire spread quickly.  When firefighters from the Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department arrived, they found one dog trapped u…
$980K Fire Destroys Loudoun County Home, Family Dog Still Missing On Jonella Farm (UPDATED) $980K Fire Destroys Loudoun County Home, Family Dog Still Missing On Jonella Farm (UPDATED)
$980K Fire Destroys Loudoun County Home, Family Dog Still Missing On Jonella Farm (Updated) A Loudoun County family’s home was completely destroyed in a massive fire that left one cat clinging to life in the rubble and a dog missing. Firefighters rushed to the Jonella Farm property early on Thursday, March 6, where they found heavy flames ripping through both floors of the home in the Catoctin District, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. The two adults and two children who lived in the house were not home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Initially, officials said one of the family’s pets—a cat—was found alive in the rubble, while a second dog remained unaccou…
4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into North Branford Home: Police 4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into North Branford Home: Police
4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into North Branford Home: Police Four juveniles were hospitalized after a two-car crash in North Branford sent one vehicle careening into a home late Wednesday night, Feb. 5, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to Clintonville Road near Pistapaug Road at 11:04 p.m. on Feb. 5 after multiple 911 calls reported a serious crash, according to North Branford Deputy Chief Michael Pendleton. One of the vehicles overturned on impact, coming to rest against a house, causing minor structural damage, officials said. Firefighters extricated a juvenile driver from the wreckage before all four juveniles were transported to Y…
Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Elkton House Fire Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Elkton House Fire
Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Elkton House Fire An off-duty Maryland state trooper is being hailed a hero after rushing into a burning Elkton home to save his neighbor’s pets during a garage fire that caused $150,000 in damages, officials say. The fire broke out around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at a one-story home on Darlise Court in Cecil County.  According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, the blaze originated in the garage due to an accidental electrical failure while the owners were not home. A nearby off-duty trooper noticed smoke and flames and immediately sprang into action, officials said.  Unable to access the gara…
Trash Truck Causes Minor Damage After Crashing Into Towson Home Trash Truck Causes Minor Damage After Crashing Into Towson Home
Trash Truck Causes Minor Damage After Crashing Into Towson Home Some Baltimore County residents got a surprise visitor on Monday morning when a trash truck struck a Towson home. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Dec. 30, an alert was issued by the Baltimore County Fire Department, advising that there was a work truck whose driver lost control and accidentally struck a residence in the 200 block of East Pennsylvania Avenue. # bcofd 200 blk E. Pennsylvania Av. #21286 | Crews on scene with dump truck into building | PIO en route |DT0825 TA pic.twitter.com/u32h8AbCuJ — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) December 30, 2024 No injuries were reported, a…
Teen Crashes Stolen SUV Into Mastic Beach Home: Police Teen Crashes Stolen SUV Into Mastic Beach Home: Police
Teen Crashes Stolen SUV Into Mastic Beach Home: Police A teenage boy is accused of stealing an SUV and crashing it into a home in Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, Dec. 29. The incident began around 4:24 p.m. when a 2010 Mazda CX-9 parked on Lynbrook Drive was stolen and crashed into a residence at 103 Lynbrook Drive, police said. Two males inside the vehicle fled on foot after the crash, authorities added. Officers from the Seventh Precinct and the Canine Unit canvassed the area and located a 16-year-old suspect at approximately 6:06 p.m. He was taken into custody without incident, police said. The home sustained mi…
'Runaway' Amazon Vehicle Backs Into Residence In Katonah, Causes Damage: Police 'Runaway' Amazon Vehicle Backs Into Residence In Katonah, Causes Damage: Police
'Runaway' Amazon Vehicle Backs Into Residence In Katonah, Causes Damage: Police A Northern Westchester home was damaged after an Amazon delivery driver accidentally backed into it, police said. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Dec. 19, when the delivery driver accidentally left their vehicle in reverse while exiting it at a residence on Pine Hill Drive in Katonah, according to Bedford Police Lieutenant Jeff Gulick. According to Gulick, the driver thought they left the vehicle in park. The "runaway" vehicle then went through a few yards, damaged a fence, and hit the home, he added.  After hitting the residence, the driver temporarily left the scene, but …
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage In Jarrettsville: Fire Marshal Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage In Jarrettsville: Fire Marshal
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage In Jarrettsville: Fire Marshal Improperly discarded fireplace ashes ignited a fire that caused $55,000 in damages to a Harford County home, officials said. The blaze broke out on Thursday, Dec. 5, at approximately 3:49 p.m. at a two-story single-family home located on Shepherd Court in Jarrettsville, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire began on the rear porch and was discovered by the homeowner and a neighbor, who noticed flames spreading to the backside of the residence.  Thirty firefighters from the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company responded and controlled the fire within minutes, offi…
Classic Corvette Crashes Into Hawthorne Home After Driver Loses Control Classic Corvette Crashes Into Hawthorne Home After Driver Loses Control
Classic Corvette Crashes Into Hawthorne Home After Driver Loses Control A 1966 Chevrolet Corvette slammed into a Hawthorne home on Franklin Avenue after the driver lost control while reversing, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving.  Photo(s) of the day, 11/11/2024: The driver/owner of a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette sustained non-life threatening facial... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, November 11, 2024 The crash happened early Monday afternoon, Nov. 11, 2024, leaving the driver with non-life-threatening facial injuries. Witnesses reported seeing the classic car back up at high speed, ultimately colliding with the home and damaging its f…
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home There has been an outpouring of support for a popular family after a garage fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage and left them displaced in Montgomery County. More than $15,000 was raised in just days after the Wu family was forced to evacuate their Rockville residence in the Rockshire neighborhood when a fast-moving fire sparked in their garage and spread to the rest of the home. The Rockville fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage. Twitter Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gerald Street, near Bentley Court, when a fam…
Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Rockville Garage Fire Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Rockville Garage Fire
Improperly Disposed Smoking Materials Possibly To Blame For Rockville Garage Fire The cause of a massive fire that tore through a Montgomery County garage and damaged a home has been determined to possibly be improperly disposed smoking materials, investigators say. Late on Friday afternoon, first responders were called to the 13600 block of Cherrydale Drive near Glenn Mill Road in Rockville, where there was a reported fire in a garage that spread to an area home. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, the fire was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 by a neighbor who alerted the family that there were flames showing from the gara…