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Jun 13
Firefighters are on the scene of a barn fire in the 2900 block of Florence Road in Woodbine. All occupants are reportedly out, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
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Jun 13
The fire on Florence Road is now under control. There are no reported injuries. Final update.
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Howard Co Fire & EMS retweeted
Jun 11
TRAFFIC ALERT: At ~6 pm, 6/11, @HoCoGov Bureau of Utilities will be shutting down the 8500 block of Main Str, #EllicottCityMD, so crews can repair a H2O main break. Traffic will be detoured around the area using Main St to Ellicott Mills Dr to Court House Dr to Rogers Ave to Main St. The Bureau does not anticipate the work will affect H2O service in the area & the repair & corresponding road closure are expected to last 6 hrs. For ?s #HoCoMD, call Utilities at 410-313-4900 (410-313-2929 for after-hour emergencies).
ALT Map showing an area of Ellicott City where a portion of Main Street in the 8500 block will be closed on June 11, 2026 starting at 6:00 p.m. for six hours due to water main repair work. Road closure area shown in read. Area of the nearby roadway in yellow shows the detour route around the closure.
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Jun 6
Crews are currently on scene of a large shed on fire in the 2600 block of Winfield Road in West Friendship.
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Jun 6
The fire is under control. There are no reported injuries. Crews will remain on scene awaiting the Howard County Fire Marshal. Final update.
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Howard Co Fire & EMS retweeted
UPDATE: Howard County; Crash; I-95 South Past Exit 41A MD 175; ALL LANES OPEN #MDTraffic as
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Howard Co Fire & EMS retweeted
ALERT: Howard County; Crash; I-95 S Past Exit 41A - MD 175 Waterloo Road (SB) All Lanes Closed. This is an extended closure. Use Alt Routes #MDTraffic as
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May 29
Crews are on scene of an apartment fire in the 8500 blk of Foxborough Dr., Savage. Command confirms food on the stove with limited extension. Fire under control. No reported injuries to citizens or fire personnel.
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May 26
STATEMENT: Howard County Fire Chief Louis Winston Issues Statement on Arrest of Department Employee
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May 23
Crews on scene of a basement fire in the 7900 block of Brightlight Pl, Ellicott City. Residents evacuated prior to crews arrival. Fire is under control, and no injuries reported.
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May 9
Crews are currently working to extinguish a house fire in the area of Rt 32 and I-70.
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May 9
The fire is under control. Searches are negative. Command is holding all units currently operating on the scene.
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May 9
Command is releasing additional units from the scene. There are no reports of civilian or firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire will be investigated by the Howard County Office of the Fire Marshal. Final update.
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May 9
Use caution in the area. Traffic and ramp accesses for both Rt 32 and I-70 are impacted.
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Apr 24
Crews are on scene of a commercial building fire in the 7100 block of Kit Kat Rd., Elkridge. All occupants safely evacuated the facility prior to crews arriving. Any visible fire was quickly located and extinguished. No reported injuries at this time.
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Apr 21
Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in the 4600 block of Woodland Road in Ellicott City. Crews quickly located and extinguished a fire in the basement. No reported injuries.
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Apr 15
Units are on the scene of a house fire in the 9000 block of Old Scaggsville Rd. Crews are working to extinguish the fire.
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Apr 15
The fire is out. The residents have been accounted for. One pet remains missing.
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Apr 15
Command is releasing most of the first alarm units. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. The fire will be investigated by HCDFRS Office of the Fire Marshal. Final update.
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Apr 15
The bulk of the fire is reported out. Crews continue checking for extension and conducting searches.
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