Lightning Strike Causes Fire In Germantown
Crews are on the scene of a fire in Germantown caused by a lightning strike.
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Crews are on the scene of a fire in Germantown caused by a lightning strike.
Officials confirmed that one man has died following a fire at a 17-story high rise in Downtown Baltimore.
Baltimore County fire and police crews respond overnight to an apartment fire.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police are investigating a fire that left one man dead Saturday night.
Officials are investigating the cause of a fire in West Baltimore on Sunday.
A two alarm fire in a row home injured one firefighter Friday night, according to Baltimore City Fire Department Union.
A man died from cardiac arrest after a fire in northeast Baltimore Wednesday, the Baltimore Fire Department said.
A Baltimore man was injured in a fire at his home Wednesday, the Baltimore Fire Department said.
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen along with Congressmen Jamie Raskin and David Trone announced more than $1 million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Fire and EMS departments across Western Maryland on Monday.
Fire crews in Baltimore city responded to a deadly fire early Monday morning.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Baltimore County.
Baltimore City firefighters respond to a fired in Federal Hill Thursday morning.
Barracuda's, a tavern in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore, is temporarily closed after a fire broke out on Sunday.
An Aberdeen man was arrested and charged with multiple arson-related charges after allegedly intentionally setting fire to a Port Deposit home and fleeing the scene, the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said.
A fire broke out at a new Bethesda home in its final stages of construction Monday causing $1.5 million in damages.
Annapolis firefighters are responding to a commercial building fire Friday afternoon.
One person was displaced after a Linthicum Heights home caught fire Tuesday afternoon.
Baltimore County Fire Department shared that they have responded to several reports of trapped fawns over the past week and all of the stories had a happy ending.
A fire broke out in a Montgomery County home from what fire officials say could have been caused by a lightning strike.
Fire is reportedly showing from the Amazon Warehouse in Perryville, according to the Susquehanna Hose Company.
The Prince George's County Arson's Taskforce is asking for the public's assistance in identifying 2 suspects involved in a convenience store arson.
Fire investigators said suspects threw improvised incendiary weapons, known as Molotov cocktails, into a 7-Eleven convenience store in Camp Springs early Thursday morning, causing thousands in damage.
Baltimore City's Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 300 block of South Gilmor Street Wednesday evening.
Two pets were saved from a veterinary medical center when a fire broke out at a southern Maryland strip mall on Monday night, State Fire Marshals said.
Three members of the Zizians, a cultlike group linked to six deaths across the U.S., were granted permission to work together for their upcoming Maryland trial on trespassing, weapons and drug charges.
A federal appeals court denied a request to rehear the appeal of former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's perjury and mortgage fraud case, according to court documents.
Pickleball is quickly becoming a go-to fitness option for seniors in Baltimore County.
Maryland recorded 25 cold-related deaths so far this winter, according to a report released on Jan. 10 by the State Department of Health.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office said he set his vehicle on fire, impacting train service.
A federal appeals court denied a request to rehear former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's perjury and mortgage fraud case, according to court documents.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, with a greater chance of accumulating snow on the eastern shore.
One man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Southwest Baltimore Thursday night.
Three members of the Zizians, a cultlike group linked to six deaths across the U.S., were granted permission to work together for their upcoming Maryland trial on trespassing, weapons and drug charges.
Maryland recorded 25 cold-related deaths so far this winter, according to a report released on Jan. 10 by the State Department of Health.
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.
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.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/16/2026
Maryland could see some light snowfall and rain showers on Saturday as two weather systems move into the area.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, with a greater chance of accumulating snow on the eastern shore.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/16/2026
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