Improperly Discarded Cigarette Material Cause Of Lanvale Towers Fire
Baltimore City fire officials have concluded that a 2-alarm fire at Lanvale Towers last month was caused by cigarette material that wasn't properly discarded.
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Baltimore City fire officials have concluded that a 2-alarm fire at Lanvale Towers last month was caused by cigarette material that wasn't properly discarded.
An overnight raging inferno broke out at the Otter Creek Marina in Abingdon, Harford County.
A county circuit court in Maryland sentenced a veteran who burned his parents' house down to 18 months in jail and recommended participation in an alternative program to incarceration.
An abandoned wooden ship that caught fire Thursday morning in Anne Arundel County reignited the same night.
The Baltimore City Fire Department is responding to a fire in the South Baltimore/Curtis Bay area in the 3100 block of Weedon Street.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal said the mother of the 2-year-old who died in the Taneytown fire Wednesday left the house to pick up her 6-year-old son from the bus stop.
Firefighters in Annapolis work overnight to put out a two alarm fire.
A man has been arrested after being involved in a barricade situation in Elkridge where started a fire inside the house, according to Howard County police.
Maryland State Police say a man faces arson charges after setting a roll of toilet paper on fire inside a holding cell in a state police barrack in the western Maryland town of McHenry.
Officials say the death toll has risen to 24 in a fire that ripped through a late-night dance party in a converted warehouse in Oakland, California, and they expect that number to climb as the search continues.
An estimated 60 families have been displaced from a large fire that ripped through a densely-populated neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Saturday.
Fire officials in Maryland say a man was burned while putting out a space heater fire in his home in Elkton.
Fire crews are responding to down power lines and a field fire between Wheel and Singer Roads in Abingdon.
A fire at a farm near Thurmont has destroyed a barn and killed four billy goats.
Authorities say an 84-year-old man was found dead after a house fire in Oxon Hill.
About 60 firefighters responded to a fire on the 300 block of 3rd street for a blaze that affected the Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake.
Authorities say an adult and two children were killed in a fire that destroyed a home in Crisfield.
Investigators are digging through what's left of a home in Cecil County, searching for the source of a fire that claimed the lives of two people on Monday night.
Two people have been found dead after a flames rip through a home on Monday night in Cecil County.
Baltimore City fire crews were called to the scene of a two-alarm blaze in Canton Thursday night.
Authorities say a massive blaze in a plastics warehouse in Baltimore County continues to burn 24 hours after it was first reported.
Approximately 200 firefighters from across the Baltimore County area battled a massive 3-alarm blaze on Tuesday afternoon.
No one was injured after a school bus goes up in flames in Maryland on Monday.
Authorities say a fire in a unit at a bounce house play center heavily damaged the center in Harford County.
A Fells Point bridal shop is destroyed following a 2-alarm fire over Labor Day weekend.
Another round of snow is expected to develop in Maryland before dangerous cold settles in early this week.
Two additional arrests have been made in connection with a triple murder and house fire that occurred last year in Washington County.
New data from the city fire department shows there's been a 50% drop in fire fatalities within the last year.
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
A juvenile has been pronounced dead following a police involved collision that took place on Saturday morning.
Another round of snow is expected to develop in Maryland before dangerous cold settles in early this week.
New data from the city fire department shows there's been a 50% drop in fire fatalities within the last year.
Two massive fires broke out in Baltimore County on Friday night, killing a baby girl and displacing residents.
Two additional arrests have been made in connection with a triple murder and house fire that occurred last year in Washington County.
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Another round of snow is expected to develop in Maryland before dangerous cold settles in early this week.
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A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 4 AM to 6 PM Sunday for several Central and Northeastern Maryland Counties
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is offering a family program to celebrate MLK Jr. Day.
Repticon takes over the Timonium Fairgrounds.
Councilwoman Phylicia Porter discusses Emerge America's Seated Together Program.
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A six-month-old girl was killed, and dozens of people were displaced as two massive fires broke out in Baltimore County, Maryland, on Friday night.