One House, Two Fires: Crews Return To Harford Home As Blaze Rekindles
Firefighters in Harford County were called to the same home twice in one morning after a generator fire may have reignited, officials said
The Darlington Volunteer Fire Company was called to a two-story home in the 3200 block of Conowingo Road around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, after reports of a smoking or burning generator on the rear porch, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
Crews extinguished the fire quickly, but just three hours later, at 9:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched back to the same home—this time for a full-fledged house fire, officials said.
Upon arrival, c…
Explosions Rock Home During Intense Lower Swatara Blaze, Firefighters Say
A raging house fire accompanied by explosions tore through a home on Union Street late Friday night, Feb. 28 prompting a multi-agency response, authorities announced on Saturday, March 1.
Firefighters from Company 59, Lower Swatara Fire Department, Tanker 54, and Engine 54 were dispatched to the 1500 block of Union Street just before 10 p.m., to battle the blaze, according to first responders.
Heavy fire engulfed the garage and rapidly spread into the home, fire crews said. Engine 59 arrived first on the scene, immediately deploying multiple hose lines to knock down the bulk of the flames w…