Posts Tagged ‘under investigation’
Fire Destroys Maintenance Building at Frontier Town near Berlin
The Berlin Fire Company was called for a structure fire at the Frontier Town Campground near Berlin just before 7 Friday night. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office says firefighters found heavy fire conditions when they arrived on the scene involving a maintenance building which was destroyed. Several nearby structures received damage. No injuries were reported. …
Read MoreGarage Fire in Marydel Under Investigation
Firefighters in Marydel were called for a garage fire Friday afternoon just before 4pm. Crews arriving at the scene found a detached, one story garage on fire on Stafford Road. Officials say the residents were at home at the time of the fire and called 911. Several neighboring fire companies were called for assistance or…
Read MoreRiverside Drive Fire Saturday Night in Salisbury Under Investigation
Salisbury firefighters were called to a senior living apartment building on Riverside Drive just before 10:30 on Saturday night for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire on the third floor exterior wall of the building. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about this fire…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sunday Morning Millsboro Fire Under Investigation
UPDATED – 12/15/25 – According to Nicola Pizza’s Facebook page the house on Spencer Court that caught fire in Millsboro on Sunday morning was the home of a long-time Nicola kitchen employee. Everyone in the home was able to get out and are safe, but they have lost everything. The folks at Nicola are working…
Read MoreFire at Laurel-area Residence Under Investigation
Laurel fire crews were called to a residential structure fire around 9:30 Saturday night on Route 13 south of Laurel. Crews arriving at the scene found fire and smoke showing. Firefighters were able to access the burning home and remove an unresponsive male victim – who is in critical condition at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital. Firefighters…
Read MoreMultiple Alarm Blaze Destroys Berlin Business
A multiple alarm fire off Worcester Highway Thursday is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Firefighters from Berlin were called to Bayside Jet Drive just after 1:20pm where they found a single story building well involved with fire through the roof and extending from the front wall of the structure. Command requested…
Read MoreFire at Unoccupied Home in Salisbury Under Investigation
The cause of a fire at an unoccupied single-story home on Luke’s Road in Salisbury overnight just after midnight is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire started on the inside. It took 40 minutes to control the blaze. The fire resulted in no deaths or injuries. Total…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Mill Street Fire in Greensboro Saturday Morning
Greensboro Volunteer firefighters were called for a structure fire on Mill Street in Greensboro Saturday morning just after 9. Crews found a two-story duplex with two units with fire showing. Three occupants were alerted to the fire by the occupant of the other unit and escaped safely. The lone occupant in the A unit was…
Read More2 Alarm Fire Destroys 4 Buildings on Franks Island in Somerset County
Firefighters from the Deal Island-Chance Volunteer Fire Company were called to Franks Island in Somerset County around 1:30 Monday afternoon. Firefighters arriving on the 20 acre privately-owned island found a fire that included 4 structures. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators believe the fire began in a 32-foot by 60-foot structure. Strong winds and low tide…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bridgeville Woman Dies after Millsboro Area House Fire Saturday Night
UPDATED – 12/10/24 –Â A woman who was removed from the home by neighbors died from her injuries on Monday. She is identified as 63 year old Donna Jackson of Bridgeville. Fire Marshal investigators say the home was equipped with working smoke alarms – the cause of the fire remains under investigation. This brings the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspicious Activity in the area of Wicomico Middle and High Schools Under Investigation
UPDATE–11:15 a.m. The “Safe in Place” has been lifted for the birth to five facility at the BOE, Wicomico Middle School, and High School. The investigation has concluded.    UPDATE–10:15 In Wicomico County the “Safe in Place” has been lifted for the birth to five facility. Wicomico Middle School and High School are still…
Read MoreFire Crews Battle Blaze at Caine Woods Home Saturday Night
Ocean City firefighters were called for a structure fire in the Caine Woods community in North Ocean City just after 6pm Saturday. Crews arriving at the scene on Twin Tree Road found a two-story home with fire. Crews from Worcester and Sussex Counties were called to assist or provide cover and brought the fire under…
Read MoreFire Damages Rehoboth Beach Taco Bell
A fire Friday night at the Taco Bell on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called just before 9pm and found fire coming from a structural wall at an entrance to the building. The business was open at the time of the fire…
Read MoreFire at PNC Bank in Salisbury Under Investigation
The investigation into a fire that occurred at PNC Bank on South Salisbury Boulevard early this morning shortly after 5:00 is ongoing. The fire resulted in the branch being temporarily inoperative. The structural damage is estimated at $50,000 and loss of contents at $100,000. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the…
Read MoreCrash East of Cambridge Saturday Left 1 Dead and 2 Injured
Maryland State Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that left one person dead Saturday east of Cambridge. The crash occurred in the area of Route 50 and Mt Holly Road. Police say 92 year old Sarah Geulta of Church Creek was a passenger in a Chevy and was flown to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in…
Read MoreFire Damages Federalsburg Apartments
Firefighters were called to an apartment fire in Federalsburg Friday night around 7:30. Fire crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and fire showing from building. Maryland State Fire investigators say an occupant discovered a small fire in the bedroom of their apartment and tried to put it out but was unsuccessful and called…
Read MoreEllendale Home Damaged by Fire
Ellendale firefighters were called for a residential fire around 4:30 Saturday afternoon on Spicer Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from the home with heavy fire on the second floor and attic. Crews from several area companies assisted or provided backup. There were no injuries and the State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreFire Guts Sharptown Home; 2 Pets Perish
Firefighters from Sharptown were called for a two alarm residential fire on Tower Hill Lane in Sharptown just after 8 Thursday night. Crews arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Firefighters from multiple companies in Wicomico, Dorchester and Sussex County were called to assist or provide back up. The State Fire Marshal reports…
Read MoreDeadly Fire Near Ocean View Under Investigation; GoFundMe Set Up
A fire near Ocean View left one person dead. Millville firefighters were called for a residential structure on Bethany Crest Lane in Ocean View around 12:30 Saturday afternoon. Fire crews arriving at the scene found a mobile on fire and an unconscious victim inside who was removed from the structure. Resuscitation attempts by fire and…
Read MoreSalisbury Home Damaged by Fire; Family Dog Rescued
Salisbury firefighters were called to Gloucester Court in Salisbury around 1 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. They found fire showing from a three-story home. The fire was discovered by a neighbor and Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say the blaze began on a rear porch and that there was a smoke alarm present – and activated.…
Read More2 Alarm Blaze in Delmar Destroys Vacant Home
A 2-alarm fire in Delmar early this morning is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Delmar Volunteer firefighters were called to a home on East State Street just before 2am. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from three sides of the two-story residence. Multiple crews were called to assist or…
Read MoreSalisbury Apartment Complex Damaged by Fire – 7 Families Displaced
Salisbury firefighters were called to the Island Club Apartments on Sharen Drive just after 3 Monday morning. Maryland State Fire investigators say the two-alarm fire displaced seven families in the 8 unit apartment building. They are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Fire officials say the fire was discovered by occupants in the building…
Read MoreCrash Near Bishopville Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured
The Worcester County Sheriff’s office is investigating a single vehicle crash on Selby Road in Bishopville. Deputies were called around 10:30 Friday night. Deputies located a vehicle that went off the roadway in bad weather and struck a tree. Deputies say the vehicle sustained extensive damage. The driver, Liam Strum was taken to Tidal Health…
Read MoreUPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Family after Christmas Day House Fire Near Salisbury
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…
Read MoreFire in Eden Friday Afternoon Under Investigation
Fruitland fire crews were called for a structure fire on Flower Hill Church Road in Eden just after 1:30 Friday afternoon. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a single story family dwelling with a smoke alarm present and activated. The fire was brought under control in about 90 minutes – the cause is under investigation…
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