Fatal Fire Claims 38-Year-Old Man In Baltimore County

A fatal house fire in Randallstown claimed a man's life this weekend, officials said. The Baltimore County Fire Department on Monday identified the victim as 38-year-old Darris Chandis Lilly. A press release said Lilly lived in the same block that the fire happened in. Patch asked a fire spokesperson to confirm if Lilly lived in the home that caught ablaze. The spokesperson said he couldn't answer that question. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Investigators did not estimate the dollar value of the property damage. Crews said they were dispatched to the 4200 block of Wards Chapel Road at 1:22 a.m. Sunday. First responders said they found heavy fire when they arrived at the two-story, single-family home. The call was upgraded to a rescue after reports that a man may have still been inside, units said.
Towson Patch

Follow-up: Baltimore County Aviation Unit Utilizes New Technology to Battle Blaze in Loch Raven Reservoir Watershed

VIDEO: On Tuesday, Baltimore County Police Department Aviation unit, in collaboration with Baltimore County Fire Department and the National Guard, worked together to extinguish a fire in the Loch Raven Reservoir Watershed area. The incident marked the Aviation unit’s utilization of the recently acquired “Bambi,” capable of holding over 200 gallons of water. Demonstrating coordinated efforts, the team conducted more than 20 water drops to combat the fire while ensuring the safety of ground firefighters. The Bambi, procured by Aviation from Volo Mission earlier this year, proved instrumental in the operation. Andre Hutchins, the unit’s instructor, supervised members during real-time application and provided training on its effective deployment.
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Region: Man displaced after apartment fire in Southeast DC

PHOTOS: A man is displaced after an apartment fire in Southeast D.C. Wednesday evening, according to D.C. Fire and EMS officials. Crews responded to the fire in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast around 3:52 p.m. to find smoke showing from the second floor of a three-story apartment building. In a video shared to social media, a firefighter was seen entering a window of the building as smoke was billowing out. Officials said the firefighter was searching for a possible trapped person, though the report was determined to be unfounded. According to officials, the fire was quickly knocked down and no injuries were reported, however, one man was displaced.
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Brush fire reported in Loch Raven Reservoir watershed in Baltimore County

VIDEO: A brush fire burned Tuesday afternoon in the Loch Raven Reservoir Watershed in Baltimore County. SkyTeam 11 reported there were high winds in the area as of 5:30 p.m., and fire crews were still responding to the scene. Baltimore County fire officials said no injuries were reported, nor damage to any structures. Officials said commuters can expect delays in the area of Loch Raven Drive and Morgan Mill Road. SkyTeam 11 reported crews were preparing to use a new drop bucket attached to a helicopter to douse the flames. Officials said the fire was placed under control Tuesday evening.
WBAL-TV NBC 11 Baltimore

2nd Alarm Structure Fire At Champion Auto Parts In St. Mary’s County, Burn Victim Flown Out

A large fire erupted at Champion Auto Parts located at 45864 Usher Lane in Valley Lee on April 23, 2024, at approximately 2:44 p.m. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene, where they found the 150×75 building fully engulfed in flames. Upon arrival, crews discovered one employee suffering from burn injuries. EMS evaluated the patient on the scene and requested a MEDEVAC immediately. Firefighters launched an exterior defensive attack to combat the rapidly spreading fire. However, the back of the structure began to collapse due to the intensity of the flames. SMECO arrived to secure the power, ensuring the safety of the responders and the surrounding area. A total of 49 personnel responded to the initial emergency call. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
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