Salisbury Home Damaged by Fire Thursday Afternoon

By Mari Lou | May 9, 2025

Fruitland firefighters were called to Shad Point Road in Salisbury Thursday afternoon around 4:30 for a structure fire. Firefighters arriving at the scene found smoke and fire and additional crews were called to assist at the scene or provide backup. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say there were smoke alarms present and activated and the…

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Salisbury Man With Burn Injuries Flown to Baltimore Burn Center

By Mari Lou | March 3, 2025

A Salisbury man was flown to the Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore after he was injured burning brush in a metal burn barrel. Fruitland firefighters were called to Joseph Drive just before 3pm Sunday and found a small brush fire and a 61 year old man with 1st and 2nd degree burns. Maryland State Fire…

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UPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Family after Christmas Day House Fire Near Salisbury

By Mari Lou | December 27, 2023

UPDATED – 12/27/23 – GoFundMe set up to help the Wentz Family after Christmas Day house fire. https://www.gofundme.com/f/wentz-family-house-fire-fund =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/26/23 – A residential fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Fruitland were called to Coulbourn Mill Road near Salisbury just after noon on Christmas Day. Crews arriving…

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