A sprinkler system extinguished a fire last Monday afternoon in the kitchen of an apartment on Little Elliott Drive, according to Hagerstown Fire Marshal Doug DeHaven. DeHaven said an occupant in a third-floor apartment at 12817 Little Elliott Drive, off Leitersburg Pike, was attempting to cook food in oil, which overheated and caught fire. … Continue Reading »
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Hagerstown, MD – Fire in apartment building for the elderly and disabled is extinguished with help from sprinkler system
Columbia, MD – Sprinkler system contains fire while crews arrive
Chestertown, MD – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire in college dormitory; No injuries reported
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 »
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 »
