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Reports of a shooting and a house fire in Conowingo, suspect in custody
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
Multiple fire units from the Volunteer Fire Company of Conowingo are responding to a single-wide mobile home fire in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road.
Engine 89-3 and Tanker 89 are on the scene and actively working to extinguish the fire.
Engine 89-3 has been instructed to reverse lay from the scene to a nearby hydrant in order to establish a water supply. Tanker 89 arrived on the scene prior to Engine 89-3 connecting to the hydrant, so the water supply was temporarily switched over to the tanker.
Upon arrival, they discovered a dwelling engulfed in flames and a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds outside.
The injured male was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A female occupant of the home sustained minor injuries.
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
The fire completely destroyed the single-story mobile home.
Several Maryland police agencies are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fire.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. โ A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.