Serious Crash Involving Tractor Trailer and Dump Truck in Wicomico County

The Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company responded to a serious crash involving a dump truck and a tractor trailer near the intersection of Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50) and Forest Grove Road. According to the Fire Company, a rescue team was dispatched just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25th. Maryland State Police say both drivers were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries. As of 1:12 p.m..Thursday, Maryland State Police told WBOC Rt. 50 Eastbound at Forest Grove Road had been reopened. Parsonsburg and Pittsville Firefighters were on the scene with the Maryland State Police.
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Region: Man, 2 dogs displaced by Northeast DC apartment fire

DC Fire and EMS crews were on the scene of an apartment fire in Northeast D.C. on Friday morning. In a post made on X just after 6 a.m., the department said they responded to the 3300 block of East Capitol St. NE. There, a fire broke out on the first floor of a two-story apartment building. The fire was extinguished by 7:30 a.m. Though no one was injured, a man and two dogs were displaced. The Red Cross was called in to help.
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Fatal Fire Claims 38-Year-Old Man In Baltimore County

A fatal house fire in Randallstown claimed a man's life this weekend, officials said. The Baltimore County Fire Department on Monday identified the victim as 38-year-old Darris Chandis Lilly. A press release said Lilly lived in the same block that the fire happened in. Patch asked a fire spokesperson to confirm if Lilly lived in the home that caught ablaze. The spokesperson said he couldn't answer that question. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Investigators did not estimate the dollar value of the property damage. Crews said they were dispatched to the 4200 block of Wards Chapel Road at 1:22 a.m. Sunday. First responders said they found heavy fire when they arrived at the two-story, single-family home. The call was upgraded to a rescue after reports that a man may have still been inside, units said.
Towson Patch

Follow-up: Baltimore County Aviation Unit Utilizes New Technology to Battle Blaze in Loch Raven Reservoir Watershed

VIDEO: On Tuesday, Baltimore County Police Department Aviation unit, in collaboration with Baltimore County Fire Department and the National Guard, worked together to extinguish a fire in the Loch Raven Reservoir Watershed area. The incident marked the Aviation unit’s utilization of the recently acquired “Bambi,” capable of holding over 200 gallons of water. Demonstrating coordinated efforts, the team conducted more than 20 water drops to combat the fire while ensuring the safety of ground firefighters. The Bambi, procured by Aviation from Volo Mission earlier this year, proved instrumental in the operation. Andre Hutchins, the unit’s instructor, supervised members during real-time application and provided training on its effective deployment.
Shore News Network

Region: Man displaced after apartment fire in Southeast DC

PHOTOS: A man is displaced after an apartment fire in Southeast D.C. Wednesday evening, according to D.C. Fire and EMS officials. Crews responded to the fire in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast around 3:52 p.m. to find smoke showing from the second floor of a three-story apartment building. In a video shared to social media, a firefighter was seen entering a window of the building as smoke was billowing out. Officials said the firefighter was searching for a possible trapped person, though the report was determined to be unfounded. According to officials, the fire was quickly knocked down and no injuries were reported, however, one man was displaced.
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