Garage Fire in Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD – Firefighters battled a fire in a detached garage which stored food supplies to the rear of a local wine store.

At approximately 11:45 PM on April 14, 2010, firefighters were dispatched to the 10400 block of Route 108 for a report of a detached garage on fire. Crews arrived to find

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House Fire in Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD – Firefighters battled a house fire in Columbia.

Shortly before 5:30 PM, firefighters were dispatched to a possible house fire in the 11300 block of Buckleberry Path in Columbia. Firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the second floor of a two story, single family house, and began to fight the fire.

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Missing Woman in Columbia Quickly Located

COLUMBIA, MD – A 59 year old woman was been safely reunited with her family, thanks to firefighters and paramedics with sharp eyes.

At approximately 8:30 PM, firefighters were alerted for a person missing from the 5400 block of El Camino, in downtown Columbia. Fire service personnel from the special operations team, trained in

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Man Suffers Critical Injuries in Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD – A man suffered critical injuries after a reported suicide attempt in Columbia.

Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a reported injured person at the Giant Food in the 6400 block of Freetown Road in Columbia. When they arrived, they encountered a man with multiple serious injuries, including lacerations to his wrists

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House Fire in Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD – Firefighters battled a house fire in Columbia this morning which claimed the only resident’s life.

Early this morning, crews were dispatched to the 7200 block of Riding Hood Circle for a report of a townhouse on fire. Fire personnel arrived to find fire showing from a townhouse, and additional firefighters were

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Chlorine Spill in Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD – A chlorine spill at the Columbia Athletic Club has injured 1 person and caused approximately 30 others to be displaced.

Shortly before 1 PM, paramedics were dispatched to the Columbia Athletic Center, located in the 5400 block of Beaverkill Road in Columbia, for a person who had been splashed with chlorine.

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County Pounded by 20+ inches of snow

HOWARD COUNTY, MD – The Baltimore/Washington area was pounded by more than 25 inches of snow, but authorities in Howard County were ready for the challenge.

The snow began to fall on the morning of February 5, 2010 and continued throughout the day and night, finally stopping in the afternoon of the 6th. Due

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Ice Rescue Training at Centennial Lake Takes a Twist

COLUMBIA, MD – A man who went out on ice to rescue his dog was rescued by firefighters who were training for ice rescue at Centennial Lake.

At approximately 10:30, firefighters from stations 7 and 2 were undergoing annual ice rescue training at Centennial Lake when they had to put it to use.

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Kitchen Fire and Water Main Break in Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD – Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire in the 5900 block of Rosinante Run in Columbia. The fire was quickly brought under control, and the incident was scaled back.

Shortly before units were released, Battalion Chief 2 advised of a water main break in the immediate break; however, this is not believed

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