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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.
Multiple people were rescued after a three-alarm fire broke out on the third floor of a high-rise apartment complex on Monday in Baltimore County.
On TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, videos are surfacing with a focus on wireless earbuds and some users claiming they can emit dangerous radiation.
The president said on social media that he plans to sign an executive order making the military rivalry the only football game played at a specific time slot on the second Saturday of December.
The Trump administration last week reversed nearly $2 billion in grant cuts at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Some Baltimore-area schools will be on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Jan. 20, because of bitterly cold temperatures that could lead to icy conditions on roads.
Multiple people were rescued after a three-alarm fire broke out on the third floor of a high-rise apartment complex on Monday in Baltimore County.
A Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Baltimore from Monday through Wednesday, as dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to affect the state this week.
Some Baltimore-area schools will be on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Jan. 20, because of bitterly cold temperatures that could lead to icy conditions on roads.
Bitter cold weather will stick around Maryland through Tuesday before a slight warm-up later this week. Tuesday will be an Alert Day due to the freezing temperatures.
A person armed with a knife was shot by a Baltimore Police officer Monday during a response to a mental health crisis, department officials said.
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.
The Fire Museum of Maryland talks about their Cabin Fever events, held on Monday's in January.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan 25.
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.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
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.
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 temperatures on Tuesday in Maryland
Bitter cold temperatures to hit Maryland on Tuesday
Maryland will experience a slight warm-up at the end of the week, ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend.
Tuesday is an Alert Day. Multiple blasts of cold air will blow into Maryland over the next several days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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