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KITCHEN FIRES REMAIN THE LEADING CAUSE OF HOME FIRES IN MARYLAND MAY 22 - THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL OFFERS SAFE COOKING 'RECIPES' TO HELP PROTECT MARYLANDER'S PIKESVILLE, MD (May 21, 2013) – Year after year, too many homes are damaged and residents injured as a result of one of Marylander's most essential and pleasurable activities: Cooking. The pursuit of a home-cooked meal remains a leading cause of home fires in Maryland and nationwide, according to State Fire Marshal ... (Full Story & Photos)

Henryton Hospital Demolition Given Final Approval MAY 10 - The state Board of Public Works last week gave the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene the green light to move forward with emergency demolition of 18 vacant buildings at the Henryton State Hospital Center in Marriottsville. Read More Here http://soa.li/e5zzGcY... (Full Story & Photos)

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STATE FIRE MARSHAL WILLIAM E. BARNARD REMINDS ALL MARYLANDERS OF CLOTHES DRYER SAFETY MAY 01 - PIKESVILLE, MD (April 26, 2013) – Most home fires caused by clothes dryers can be eliminated by regular maintenance and cleaning of the appliance and the attached vent ducting. "Following the below listed guidelines will not only promote the longevity of the dryer, but it will also lessen the chance for a fire," stated Fire Marshal Barnard. •Clean the lint filter before or after each use to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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