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…
Space Heater Ignites Fire, Causing Significant Damage To CT Home Space Heater Ignites Fire, Causing Significant Damage To CT Home
Space Heater Ignites Fire, Causing Significant Damage To CT Home A Connecticut home was significantly damaged after a space heater ignited a fire over the weekend. The Hamden Fire Department in New Haven County reported that firefighters responded to the blaze on Smith Drive at about 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. Dispatchers had received numerous calls from neighbors about the fire, and responding firefighters saw the blaze from a rear bedroom window. The fire spread from the bedroom to the hallway, officials said. The fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and the only occupant of the residence was not home at the time of the fire, officials…
2-Alarm Fire That Ravaged Morris County Home Spotted From 2 Streets Away 2-Alarm Fire That Ravaged Morris County Home Spotted From 2 Streets Away
2-Alarm Fire That Ravaged Morris County Home Spotted From 2 Streets Away A second-alarm fire that ripped through and destroyed a Morris County home Friday morning was spotted from two streets away, authorities said. Boonton Township firefighters responded to 73 Elcock Ave. as a Sheridan Lane resident reported seeing flames billowing from the home’s second floor around 8:30 a.m., the department said. Crews saw flames coming from an upstairs window and confirmed the second-alarm status before making “quick work” and keeping the fire contained to the upstairs, BTFD said. Meanwhile, a resident and dog escaped the home safely. It was not immediately clear what cau…
Child Among Nearly Dozen Injured In Explosive Silver Spring Apartment Building Blaze (UPDATES) Child Among Nearly Dozen Injured In Explosive Silver Spring Apartment Building Blaze (UPDATES)
Child Among Nearly Dozen Injured In Explosive Silver Spring Apartment Building Blaze (Updates) At least ten people including a small child with burns were hospitalized in a fire that tore through an apartment complex in Silver Spring on Thursday, March 3.  The second-alarm fire broke out at a four-story home at the Friendly Garden Apartments on Lyttonsville Road. The fire was first reported around 10:30 a.m., according to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. "Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) promptly responded and worked to both contain the fire and assist residents," he said. Three out of the ten people were hospitalized with serious injuries and the remaining seven w…
Windy Weather Challenges Firefighters Dousing Destructive Sussex County Blaze (PHOTOS) Windy Weather Challenges Firefighters Dousing Destructive Sussex County Blaze (PHOTOS)
Windy Weather Challenges Firefighters Dousing Destructive Sussex County Blaze (Photos) Windy and icy weather conditions created a challenge for firefighters who doused a Sussex County blaze late Sunday night into Monday morning. The fire broke out at a home near Maple Grange Park in Vernon, the McAfee Fire Department said. Also responding to the scene were the town’s three other fire departments — Vernon FD, Pochuck FD, and Highland Lakes FD. The fire took several hours to fully extinguish and seriously damaged the home, the department said. “Icy and windy conditions created a challenge for everyone operating on scene, and ultimately the operation continued into the early …