Playground fires in Baltimore yield arson investigations, spark community concern
Police have not said whether any of the fires are suspected of being connected.
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Police have not said whether any of the fires are suspected of being connected.
It took 35 firefighters half an hour to put out the house fire.
This is the third Baltimore playground that has been on fire within the past three weeks.
Custodial staff were moving items out of a classroom and, at one point, placed electronic equipment on a stove-top burner.
The fire damaged multiple homes in the 9800 block of Decatur Road.
A person was found inside a burning vehicle in North Baltimore, Baltimore Police said.
A portion of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia collapsed Sunday morning after a large truck fire.
Gov. Josh Shapiro says there's "remarkable devastation." A portion of roadway collapsed after a large vehicle fire under an overpass.
The buildings are more than a hundred years old—originally built in 1920, according to state property records.
Witnesses told Deputy State Fire Marshals that they heard an explosion come from one of the boats and saw fire rapidly spreading to the pier and nearby boats.
The man was burned by the fire's flames and has been taken to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Trauma Center to receive medical treatment for his injuries.
Firefighters battled the flames of a house fire in Southwest Baltimore on Sunday, according to the local firefighters' union.
Firefighters remained on Wilkens Avenue examining several homes that were impacted by a two-alarm fire on Wednesday.
Thirty-five players and coaches were on their way back to Boston, Massachusetts, after a weekend series in North Carolina when the smooth ride up I-95 took a dramatic turn.
Firefighters were asked to extinguish a fire that ignited after three vehicles collided in Northwest Baltimore on Sunday night.
Firefighters are trying to extinguish a fire that has chewed through multiple houses in Southeast Baltimore, according to the local firefighters' union.
Around 40 Maryland residents have died in fires in the first three months of 2023.
Five people, including the three children, were rescued from the fire. The children later died from their injuries.
One person has died following an explosion involving a tanker truck on US 15 at Rosemont Avenue in Frederick County on Saturday.
The fire started in the 1000 block of Halstead Road, volunteers said.
Firefighters fought the flames of a blaze that burned through multiple houses in South Baltimore.
Investigators have determined that a woman found dead inside of a vacant house that caught fire in East Baltimore earlier this month had died from smoke inhalation, according to fire officials.
Ellwood Park residents say they are in shock after firefighters found a female who had died inside a vacant house that was on fire.
Firefighters found the body of a female inside a house that was on fire in Ellwood Park on Tuesday night, according to authorities.
Firefighters rescued a person from the flames of a house fire in Northeast Baltimore on Saturday, according to the local firefighter's union.
A Maryland law that will ban Glocks and Glock-style guns, "many of the most popular handguns in America," is unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit filed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation.
A three-alarm fire in Baltimore prompted an extensive emergency response Thursday afternoon, city Fire officials said.
A man between the ages of 70 and 80 died from heat-related illness, marking Maryland's first heat death of the year, according to the State Department of Health.
A tree fell and crashed through a home in Pasadena, Maryland, following days of rain in the region, according to Anne Arundel County Fire officials.
Plunging humidity levels and a refreshing breeze will lead to an exceptional weather stretch across Maryland
A Maryland law that will ban Glocks and Glock-style guns, "many of the most popular handguns in America," is unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit filed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation.
Plunging humidity levels and a refreshing breeze will lead to an exceptional weather stretch across Maryland
Baltimore police are looking for two men after an 11-year-old boy and an adult were shot at a playground.
A three-alarm fire in Baltimore prompted an extensive emergency response Thursday afternoon, city Fire officials said.
A man between the ages of 70 and 80 died from heat-related illness, marking Maryland's first heat death of the year, according to the State Department of Health.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
For Marty Bass’s final Where’s Marty segment, he visited the Maryland Center for History and Culture to see the Star Spangled Banner.
A look inside the Cake Studio by Daisy Baked It.
Perry Hall Presbyterian connects with the community by running a mini golf course.
CM Pops in Maryland is showing off its ice pop creations for the summer.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Blaze Alexander hit his first home run of the season and drove in six runs, Gunnar Henderson had his 12th and 13th homers and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Wednesday was the first time Jackson had been available to local reporters in a while, and there was a lot to catch up on.
Shane Baz struck out a season-high nine and Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Tuesday night.
After spending the last year-and-a-half struggling to build on an impressive rookie season, Colton Cowser is coming through in the clutch again.
Colton Cowser hit a two-run game-winning homer in the 13th inning — his second walk-off shot in as many days — to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-7 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Plunging humidity levels and a refreshing breeze will lead to an exceptional weather stretch across Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Weather starts drying out Thursday in Maryland
Drier weather returns to Maryland this week
More pleasant weather in Maryland heading into the weekend
Colleagues and friends celebrated Marty Bass’ retirement in Baltimore.
Marty Bass looks back at his legendary career in Baltimore.
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Marty Bass celebrates retirement with his Baltimore Orioles Section 34 friends.
Denise Koch takes a look back at Marty Bass' legendary career as he prepares to retire.