From Students Against Destructive Decisions: Kids in Maryland will unite against tobacco use on March 15 as they join thousands of young people nationwide to mark Kick Butts Day. More than 1,000 events are planned across the United States and around the world for this annual day of youth activism, sponsored by the Campaign for […]
Discarded Cigarette Ignites Abingdon Townhouse Fire; Kitten Survives Blaze
A discarded cigarette ignited a couch and set an Abingdon townhouse on fire Thursday morning, but an observational neighbor’s quick call may have spared more damage to the dwelling and saved the life of one of its inhabitants. Just before 8 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 100 block of Laurel Valley […]
Man in Critical Condition after Smoking in Harford Memorial Hospital Bed; Oxygen Mask and Blanket Caught Fire
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: A 60 year-old man is in critical condition after lighting a cigarette in his hospital bed at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre De Grace late Saturday night. Firefighters from Susquehanna Hose Company were originally dispatched for an automatic alarm at Harford Memorial Hospital at 10:42 PM. Upon […]
Harford County Health Department Observes American Cancer Society’s ‘Great American Smokeout’
From the Harford County Health Department: Thursday, November 19th is the date of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, a day annually designated to encourage all smokers to quit for at least 24 hours, or to make a plan to quit. The GAS also attempts to draw national public awareness of and personal attention […]
Edgewood Home Damaged in Friday Evening Fire
Photo courtesy Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. An Edgewood home was damaged in an accidental Friday night blaze, fire officials said. The fire was discovered in an upstairs bedroom by the occupant of a two-story home in the 600 block of Charwood Court in Edgewood shortly before 6 p.m. Friday night, according to a release from […]
Former 98 Rock Host Brings New “Healthier” E-Cigarette Lounge and Coffee Shop to Bel Air
From The Vape Lounge: Mickey Cucchiella is still full of hot air. The comedic phenom who logged seven years as 98 Rock’s morning show’s most famous and controversial co-host is now blowing smoke – nay, vapor – at his new e-cigarette and coffee shop, opening on Sept. 21, in Bel Air. He’ll be offering the […]
Thousands of Harford County 5th Graders Pledge Never to Try Tobacco; Sign National Kick Butts Day Banner
From the Harford County Health Department: While visiting schools in Harford County and educating students about the negative impact of using tobacco, I am proud to announce that thousands of 5th grade students across Harford County have pledged never to try tobacco by signing their names on banners that will be exhibited on National Kick […]
Joppa Home Lightly Damaged in Wednesday Night Fire
A Joppa home sustained light damage in a Wednesday night fire which broke out in a mulch pile, fire officials said. The fire was reported at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday by the owner of a split-level home in the 300 block of Joppa Crossing Way, according to a release from the state fire marshal’s office. […]
