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It turns out that standing outdoors isn't the only way to get electrocuted during a thunderstorm.
The victims were near a statue of Andrew Jackson, Maggiolo said, adding that "it appeared they were in the vicinity of a tree."
A lightning strike damaged the monument's electronic access system.
The Washington Monument is closed after lightning struck the tip Sunday, damaging an electrical system.
A fire broke out in a Montgomery County home from what fire officials say could have been caused by a lightning strike.
Fire officials say a fire at an Annapolis apartment complex along Spa Road was caused by a lightning strike.
Twelve families were displaced after a lightning strike started a fire at an Essex apartment complex Thursday morning.
Frederick County Fire units are on the scene investigating.
When firefighters arrived at 3026 Pike Drive they found smoke coming from the roof.
Federal aviation officials say a Southwest Airlines passenger flight from Baltimore was struck by lightning during its journey to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Officials are warning people about the dangers of being caught outdoors when thunder roars.
A Woodlawn home caught on fire after lightning struck it Thursday afternoon.
Two kids and an adult are recovering after lightning struck at Patterson Park in South Baltimore over the weekend.
Harford County officials responded to numerous incidents Friday due to severe weather in the area.
Severe weather made its way through parts of Maryland on Thursday.
A family of ospreys displaced from their nest by a fire sparked by a lightning strike will move into their new home Thursday.
A firefighter is injured fighting an early morning house fire in Howard County. It started when a storm moved through the area around 5 a.m. Tuesday.
A Baltimore County church held a re-dedication ceremony Sunday after it was damaged last summer by lightning.
Lightning strikes an Anne Arundel County apartment complex, causing a massive blaze. It sparked Tuesday during the thunderstorms that rolled through.
FAA inspectors are trying to figure out exactly where and how a lightning bolt struck near BWI's control tower, crippling traffic at one of the nation's busiest airports for more than two hours.
A lightning bolt strikes the air traffic control tower at BWI--injuring an employee and grounding planes for hours.
Two young men are fighting to survive in the hospital after they were apparently struck by lightning. It happened at a small beach in Anne Arundel County's Bay Ridge community.
Maryland Congresswoman April McLain Delaney is expected to visit a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Baltimore.
Brutally cold weather and periods of gusty winds in Maryland have prompted Alert Days through the weekend.
Howard County families weighed in on the public schools' proposed FY2027 budget for the first time on Thursday, with many feeling it's not on the same page as the school district's needs.
The Port of Baltimore set a record for cargo ships and containers last year as it continues to recover from the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, according to state leaders.
The cold temperatures have proven to be challenging as crews work to remove packed ice and snow from roads and sidewalks across the state.
Brutally cold weather and periods of gusty winds in Maryland have prompted Alert Days through the weekend.
Several Maryland schools are operating virtually and others will remain closed Friday due to the dangerously cold weather.
Maryland Congresswoman April McLain Delaney is expected to visit a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Baltimore.
A security worker was arrested for allegedly killing a fellow security worker at a Northrop Grumman facility in Maryland.
Howard County families weighed in on the public schools' proposed FY2027 budget for the first time on Thursday, with many feeling it's not on the same page as the school district's needs.
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.
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman shares important filing information and deadlines for Maryland taxpayers.
Marty Bass visits Baltimore Coffee and Tea to talk about the popularity of matcha.
WJZ visits the new THB location in Harford County.
WJZ caught up with owner Tony Scotto at the grand opening for THB Bagelry & Deli's first Harford County location.
The Baltimore Body Shop is sharing tips for car repairs after winter weather.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
The Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken to be the team's head coach.
The Anne Arundel County native and guard with the Memphis Grizzlies will play in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, which includes the league's best first and second-year players, along with stars from the NBA's G League.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
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.
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.
Brutally cold weather and periods of gusty winds in Maryland have prompted Alert Days through the weekend.
Frigid cold temperatures ramp up through Maryland's weekend
Brutal cold continues in Maryland this week
Brutally cold temperatures stick through the weekend in Maryland
A long stretch of dangerously cold weather continues in Maryland Thursday as a snow storm is expected to impact beaches along the coast this weekend.
In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, temperatures in Maryland dropped so much that the Chesapeake Bay partially froze. The icy conditions helped one side more than the other, allowing the Patriots to surprise their opponents on ships trapped in ice.
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman shares important filing information and deadlines for Maryland taxpayers.
WJZ-TV meteorologists Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece took a look at the conditions in North Baltimore Friday morning.
Frigid cold temperatures ramp up through Maryland's weekend