A 10-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition for smoke inhalation on Wednesday evening after a fire was ignited in the basement of his family’s Bel Air townhouse. Just after 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 900 block of Pentwood Court in Bel Air for a reported dwelling fire in a […]
Harford County Health Department Encourages Participation in Great American Smokeout
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department joins public health organizations around the state and throughout the nation encouraging smokers to take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout (GASO) event on November 17th. The annual event challenges people not to smoke cigarettes for 24 hours, hoping their decision […]
85-Yr-Old Woman Rescued by Deputy; Hospitalized for Smoke Inhalation after Escaping Fire in Abingdon Home
An 85-yr-old woman was transported and admitted to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation and evaluation after her Abingdon home caught fire early Thursday morning. Just after midnight on Thursday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 3100 block of Laurel Bush Road in Abingdon for a dwelling fire in a one-story, rancher style, […]
15-Yr-Old Girl Charged with Arson in Edgewood Dwelling Fire; Allegedly Ignited Couch after Dispute with Father
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded an investigation into the origin and cause for the fire that heavily damaged a home located in the 1700 block of Harbinger Trail in Edgewood on Saturday, March 9, 2013. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the address for […]
Four-Year-Old Boy Discovers Fire in Bedroom; Unattended Candle Blamed for Aberdeen Duplex Blaze
A 4-year-old Aberdeen boy is being credited with discovering a fire in his bedroom and alerting his grandmother late Saturday night, so that the family could escape the burning home before anyone was injured. Just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, the child – whose parents were not home – discovered that an unattended candle had […]
Darlington Man Hospitalized After Electrical Malfunction Ignites Attic of Main Street Home
A Darlington man was hospitalized with chest pains Tuesday after returning home to find his Main Street house was the scene of a blaze being battled by 40 firefighters. At about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, a passerby reported heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a two-story single family dwelling in the 1100 block of […]
Carelessly Discarded Cigarette Sparks Dwelling Fire on Main Street in Darlington
A Darlington home suffered substantial damage Wednesday afternoon when a carelessly discarded cigarette ignited a fire on the deck, rear siding, and roof of the home. At 4:11 p.m. Wednesday, a fire was reported in the rear of a two-story, single family home in the 1200 block of Main Street in Darlington. A passerby and […]
Leaking Propane Tank Ignites House Fire in Aberdeen; Five Occupants Escape Blaze Without Injury
A fire which caused major damage to an Aberdeen home Tuesday evening has been ruled accidental in nature, fire officials said. The blaze was discovered shortly after 5 p.m. by the owner of a split-level home on the 1100 block of Montreal Drive in Aberdeen. While en route, units were advised by Harford County Fire […]