Fire & Rescue

Two Children Flown to Children’s Center After ATV Strikes Tree in Calvert County

Two Children Flown to Children’s Center After ATV Strikes Tree in Calvert County

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 3:57 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 2300 block of Dunkirk Drive in Owings, for the reported ATV accident. 911 callers reported a pediatric operator on an ATV was ejected after striking a tree. A helicopter was placed on standby. Crews arrived on...
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Firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Hughesville

Firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Hughesville

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 4:10 p.m., firefighters responded to the 14000 block of Oaks Road in Hughesville, for the reported unknown fire. 911 callers reported a large amount of smoke coming from the woods in the area of the given address. Additional callers then reported a fire in the woods near...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10-Years After High Speed Crash Claims Life of Lusby Woman in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10-Years After High Speed Crash Claims Life of Lusby Woman in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 3/28/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison in connection with a multi-vehicle high-speed crash that claimed the life of a mother of four, Jaleisa Wilcox, 33, and injured another individual. During the sentencing hearing, the State...
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VIDEO: Vehicle Fire at California Car Dealership Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters

VIDEO: Vehicle Fire at California Car Dealership Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, at approximately 6:14 p.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to Lexington Park Ford, located on Three Notch Road in California, for a vehicle fire reported to be threatening nearby vehicles. Crews arrived on the scene within two minutes of dispatch and found a single vehicle...
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Maryland and Virginia Remain Under Special Weather Advisory Due to Fire Risk and Dry Weather

Maryland and Virginia Remain Under Special Weather Advisory Due to Fire Risk and Dry Weather

Special Weather Statement issued March 27th, 2025, by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The combination of recent dry weather, relative humidity falling to 15 to 25 percent, and sustained west to northwesterly winds around 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph may result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires today,...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating a Fatal Crash Involving Box Truck and Occupied School Bus in Prince Frederick

UPDATE: Police Investigating a Fatal Crash Involving Box Truck and Occupied School Bus in Prince Frederick

UPDATE 3/26/2025 @ 1:00 P.M.: On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, shortly after 9 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a school bus on Rt. 231 near Sea Gull Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Upon arrival, deputies found that the school...
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Maryland Sergeant Makes Quick Arrest After Witnessing 16-Year-Old Fatally Shoot Victim

Maryland Sergeant Makes Quick Arrest After Witnessing 16-Year-Old Fatally Shoot Victim

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a teenage suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on Tuesday night. The suspect, a 16-year-old male from Laurel, is charged with the murder of 39-year-old Leo Addison of Largo. The suspect is charged as an adult. On March 25, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm,...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Identified in Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in California

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Identified in Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in California

UPDATE 3/26/25: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon. On March 25, 2025, at around 1:15 p.m., First Responders responded to the 44000 block of St. Andrews Church Road and Pops Way in California, MD, for a report of a crash. A preliminary investigation determined that...
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UPDATE: Virginia Man Dead After Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf, Charges Pending Investigation

UPDATE: Virginia Man Dead After Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf, Charges Pending Investigation

UPDATE 3/26/2025: On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 5:13 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack along with deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to United States Route 301 (Crain Hwy) at Holly Lane for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland...
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Two Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Head-on Collision in Indian Head Leaves Two Trapped

Two Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Head-on Collision in Indian Head Leaves Two Trapped

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 4800 Livingston Road in Indian Head, for a motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. The first 911 call came from an automatic crash notification which could only advised a female was heard in the...
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Helicopter Requested After Serious Two Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Budds Creek Road Closed

Helicopter Requested After Serious Two Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Budds Creek Road Closed

On Monday, March 24, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Big Chestnut Road in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned. 911 callers reported a two-vehicle collision with one patient being semi-conscious with a possible compound fracture to...
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No Injuries or Structures Damaged After Large Woods Fire in California

No Injuries or Structures Damaged After Large Woods Fire in California

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 8:32 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, Leonardtown, and Hollywood were dispatched to the Salem State Forest located at 22343 Indian Bridge Road in California, for the reported large woods fire. The 911 call came from couple who drove to the State Forest for their morning walk, a short...
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Elderly Driver Flown to Trauma Center After Causing Serious Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville

Elderly Driver Flown to Trauma Center After Causing Serious Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at approximately 10:59 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mount Zion Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one patient trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Tree in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Tree in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at approximately 10:22 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Mechanicsville Road and Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one patient possibly trapped. 911 callers reported the occupant was breathing but not responding to them and advised citizens were...
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Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 4:02 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 2300 block of Progress Court in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. Multiple 911 callers reported their neighbors house was on fire with smoke coming from the roof. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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Firefighters Quickly Contain Brush Fire That Causes Minor Damage to Residence in Bryans Road

Firefighters Quickly Contain Brush Fire That Causes Minor Damage to Residence in Bryans Road

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 1:52 p.m., firefighters from Charles County and Prince George’s County were alerted to the 7300 block of Gabriel Drive and 2900 block of Edgewood Road in Bryans Road, for the reported house fire. Multiple 911 callers reported a large brush fire involving a fence which was quickly...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Man Killed in Leonardtown After Being Struck by Pickup Truck

UPDATE: Police Investigating Man Killed in Leonardtown After Being Struck by Pickup Truck

UPDATE 3/20/2025 @ 11:00 A.M.: Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the afternoon of March 19, 2025, leaving a 66-year-old man dead and another individual injured. Troopers responded at approximately 4:22 p.m. to the intersection of Maryland Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) and Maryland...
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Two Flown to Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in California Residence

Two Flown to Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in California Residence

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 6:58 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Bean Family Lane in California, for the reported structure fire with one trapped. 911 callers reported a kitchen fire with a bedridden female trapped in the home. Multiple firefighters including Safety 6 and...
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Ladies Auxiliary of the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Elizabeth Therres

Ladies Auxiliary of the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Elizabeth Therres

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department, regret to announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty Mae” Therres. Betty Mae faithfully served the Ladies Auxillary for over 70 years. As one of the last surviving Charter members, she was integral in the foundation of the Ladies Auxillary. Betty Mae saw the need and...
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No Injuries After Early Morning Collision with One Overturned in Great Mills

No Injuries After Early Morning Collision with One Overturned in Great Mills

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision with...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Box Truck Overturns in Waldorf

One Transported to Trauma Center After Box Truck Overturns in Waldorf

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Berry Road and Streamview Drive in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Police arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved, one being a box truck overturned on its side...
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No Injuries Reported After House Fire in La Plata, Fire Marshal Investigating

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in La Plata, Fire Marshal Investigating

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at approximately 2:55 p.m., firefighters responded to the 6900 block of Trident Court in La Plata, for the reported structure fire. 911 callers reported black smoke coming from their neighbors residence, with reports of the house being evacuated. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Two Separate Vehicle Fires in Bryans Road

State Fire Marshal Investigating Two Separate Vehicle Fires in Bryans Road

On March 15, 2025, firefighters responded to the 3400 block of Catch Penny Place in Bryans Road, for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle engulfed in flames in the driveway. Due to the area being a non-hydrant location, additional units were requested due to the vehicles fuel...
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Firefighters Quickly Free Dogs Head Trapped Within A Vehicle Rim in La Plata

Firefighters Quickly Free Dogs Head Trapped Within A Vehicle Rim in La Plata

Early Monday morning, March 17, 2025, around 4:17 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 6000 block of Boots Lane in La Plata, for an animal rescue. Crews arrived on the scene to find a puppy with his head stuck inside the center hole of a wheel. Firefighters were able to work up a nice...
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Calvert County to Conduct Controlled Burn of Meadows at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

Calvert County to Conduct Controlled Burn of Meadows at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises citizens the Maryland Forest Service will be conducting controlled burns on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, located at 2695 Grays Road in Prince Frederick. The farm will be closed to the public during the burns. Smoke will be...
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