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Woman leaps from second story to escape house fire JANUARY 26 - By GRETCHEN PHILLIPS When a Waldorf home caught fire Thursday morning, a young woman jumped to safety. A fire broke out in the basement of a split foyer home in the 900 block of Copley Avenue around 7:45 a.m. Thursday. Jeff Duer, spokesman for the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Company 3, said firefighters responded within minutes of the call. Prior to the fire department's arrival, Duer ... (Full Story & Photos)

Staff photo by ANGELA BRECK Firefighters work to control a fire that broke out Thursday morning on the 900 block of Copley Avenue.

Charles "Jenks" Mattingly III

The Officers and Members of the SMVFA Mourns the Loss of Past President Charles "Jenks" Mattingly III JANUARY 16 - The Officers and Members of the SMVFA Mourns the Loss of Past President Charles "Jenks" Mattingly III We express our Condolences to the family and the members of the Hollywood VFD We are truly saddened by Jenks death. Jenks was more than just a friend; he was an amazing person. He was always so kind and considerate to everyone. We always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity. His passing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Deaths in Maryland Decreased in 2011 JANUARY 13 - Brought to you by The Bay Net http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/25830 1/13/2012 Maryland State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard has announced a preliminary report revealing 67 Marylanders died in 56 fatal fires during 2011. Those fire deaths represent a 6% decrease as compared to the 71 fire deaths occurring in 50 fatal fires in 2010. The number of fatal fires in ... (Full Story & Photos)

Submitted photo The St. Mary’s Hotel in the downtown of Leonardtown burned down on June 8, 1956. The building stood at the corner of Park Avenue and Washington Street since 1907. The building almost burned down on July 3, 1925, and the fire threatened the rest of the town.

For centuries, fire has claimed lives, buildings and land in St. Mary’s JANUARY 05 - Southern Maryland -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Published: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 For centuries, fire has claimed lives, buildings and land in St. Mary's By JASON BABCOCK Staff writer People need fire for warmth, light and cooking, but fire can quickly shift from provider to destroyer. Fire has changed the appearance of villages many ... (Full Story & Photos)

LOCAL CHIROPRACTOR TO OFFER FREE SERVICES TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS DECEMBER 22 - http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/25569 Dr. Jay M. Lipoff; Owner of Back At Your Best Chiropractic & Physical Therapy would like to thank our local active duty military service members for the sacrifices they have made protecting our country, as well as, the members of the police, sheriff and fire department who protect, serve and keep us safe each day. Dr. Lipoff ... (Full Story & Photos)

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