Beautiful But Dangerous: Md. Bans Use Of Sky Lanterns
They are used for celebration and tribute, but now Maryland has banned the use of aerial luminaries known as sky lanterns.
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They are used for celebration and tribute, but now Maryland has banned the use of aerial luminaries known as sky lanterns.
Firefighters working to put out a car fire made a gruesome discovery early Friday morning. It happened in northwest Baltimore.
An 11-year-old girl has died as a result of a fire that killed her father and two of her three sisters at a home in Glenarden.
Two people were found dead after a vehicle caught fire early Friday morning in the 2100-block of N. Monroe Street.
Prince George's fire officials have identified three people killed in a house fire in Glenarden.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office says it's banning a type of burning, airborne decoration called a "sky lantern."
Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of a bedroom fire that sent a mother and her two children to Johns Hopkins Hospitals in Baltimore with serious burn injuries.
Fire officials in Maryland say a woman has died in a house fire in Indian Head.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday that Richard R. Bowers Jr., the Montgomery County fire chief since 2008, will take over in late April.
Authorities in Hagerstown say a man has confessed to starting a fire that badly damaged a vacant downtown apartment building last week.
A tanker truck delivering fuel to a marina in Annapolis caught fire Tuesday afternoon, creating a potential Hazmat situation.
Baltimore County firefighters battled a house fire on Providence Road.
Fire officials say a woman is dead after a house fire in the Pimlico area of Northwest Baltimore.
A 4-year-old boy who was playing with matches lit his bed on fire in a Salisbury apartment but has escaped unharmed.
Investigators are on the scene of a deadly house fire in Northwest Baltimore.
Fire investigators are going to work in downtown Hagerstown after a blaze destroyed the top two floors of a vacant, five-story building.
Five firefighters--trapped in a massive four-alarm fire at a lumberyard Monday. Now--for the first time--we're getting an inside look at how emergency crews responded when that building came crumbling down.
Community members have pledged more than $63,000 to a family that lost two daughters in a Frederick County fire.
Fast-moving flames ripped through a lumber yard in West Baltimore, sending several firefighters to Shock Trauma.
Five Baltimore firefighters were hurt in the line of duty. City fire crews battled a four-alarm fire Tuesday at a lumber company when the building collapsed and trapped them inside.
Two young sisters trapped by flames were found dead Friday in the ruins of their home near Myersville, a rural community about 60 miles west of Baltimore, authorities said.
The victim of a fatal fire in Garrett County has been identified.
Authorities say a longtime Maryland legislator and teacher has died after she was pulled from a fire in her Prince George's County home.
A Maryland family is devastated. An out-of-control house fire claims the life of a young girl.
A Perryville man has been charged with setting his own apartment on fire.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Monday a minimum wage of $18 an hour for state contract employees at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Exceptional weather Labor Day will give way to hotter temperatures and storms later this week.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van collided with a tractor-trailer and flipped over Sunday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
It happened just before midnight on East Fayette Street. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Monday a minimum wage of $18 an hour for state contract employees at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Exceptional weather Labor Day will give way to hotter temperatures and storms later this week.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $820 million in unpaid tolls and fees, according to a recent audit by the state's Department of Legislative Services.
SparTea Pink Door Spa of Cross Keys is the perfect kiddie day spa for the little one in your life.
Salute to Service is a fundraiser honors the memory of Army Corporal Stephen McGowan and other service men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
Dr Vadim Gushchin shares important information about the event, and how it supports and benefits patients dealing with different abdominal cancers.
Owner Joseph Shojamanesh joins us to talk about the company's new banana creations and returning pumpkin favorites.
Greg Berkowitz, Director of Trademarks and Licensing, joins us with a sneak peak of some of the items in the collection and shares what it means to collaborate with an UMD alum for a school clothing line.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
The Maryland Terps kick off the season in College Park on Saturday against Hampton, but for Baltimore native and five-star freshman Zion Elee, giving back to the community is just as important as shining on the football field.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta says the team is still waiting on the NFL's investigation into receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest earlier this offseason.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Two new rabies cases have been identified in Anne Arundel County, one in a raccoon and the other in a bat.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Exceptional weather Labor Day will give way to hotter temperatures and storms later this week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
Fall-like conditions in Maryland this Labor Day weekend
SparTea Pink Door Spa of Cross Keys is the perfect kiddie day spa for the little one in your life.
Salute to Service is a fundraiser honors the memory of Army Corporal Stephen McGowan and other service men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
Dr Vadim Gushchin shares important information about the event, and how it supports and benefits patients dealing with different abdominal cancers.
Owner Joseph Shojamanesh joins us to talk about the company's new banana creations and returning pumpkin favorites.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.