The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation of Wednesday morning’s fire in one of Washington College’s dormitories. Public Safety Director Jerry Roderick said officers observed flames and smoke in the second floor suite of Talbot House at about 11:30 a.m.… Continue Reading »
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Ellicott City, MD – Apartment kitchen fire contained by sprinkler system
Fallston, MD – Fire that started in movie theater popcorn machine controlled with help from spinklers
A small fire inside a movie theater Tuesday, prompted an emergency response from local fire stations. Just before 11:30 a.m., Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance along with the Joppa – Magnolia Fire Company responded to the Horizon Cinemas located at 2315 Bel Air Road in Fallston. … Continue Reading »
Columbia, MD – Apartment kitchen fire put out by sprinkler system
A fire overnight in Columbia sent one person to the hospital, according to officials. Authorities said Thursday morning that the victim’s injuries were minor. Firefighters were called to a residence in the 5400 block of Cedar Lane for an automatic fire alarm, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. … Continue Reading »
Hagerstown, MD – Sprinkler system extinguishes blaze at Villa Italian Kitchen
Joppa, MD – Residential sprinkler system keeps kitchen fire from spreading; No injuries
Frederick, MD – Sprinkler system keeps exterior fire at UPS facility from spreading inside
Rockville, MD – Sprinkler system activates to help contain apartment fire
A Thursday night fire in the walls of a Rockville apartment building was likely an accidental fire caused by smoking materials, said Pete Piringer, spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. The fire, at the Galvan apartments in the 1800 block of Chapman Avenue, started sometime before 5:30 p.m.… Continue Reading »
Jessup, MD – Shopping center blaze snuffed out by sprinkler system
A building fire broke out in Jessup on Sunday, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighters responded to the shopping center where MOM’s Organic Market and Ollie’s are located; the blaze occurred in a commercial space in the 7300 block of Assateague Drive before 6 p.m., officials said. … Continue Reading »
