Maryland Firefighters Respond to Bombs, Exploding Mailboxes, and a Bazooka Round in 96 Hour Period

Maryland Firefighters Respond to Bombs, Exploding Mailboxes, and a Bazooka Round in 96 Hour Period

BALTIMORE, M.D. — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced Tuesday that its teams have responded to 29 incidents across Maryland and Virginia over the past 96 hours.

Deputy State Fire Marshals, Bomb Technicians, and K9 units were deployed to a range of emergencies, including house fires, burn patient incidents, bomb squad standbys, mailbox explosions, and the recovery of an inert bazooka round.

Maryland Firefighters Respond to Bombs, Exploding Mailboxes, and a Bazooka Round in 96 Hour Period

Officials noted that all regional units, including the bomb squad, have been actively responding to calls around the clock.

In addition to emergency responses, fire safety inspectors and professional staff continue to conduct daily inspections, review engineering plans, handle public inquiries, and collect safety data.

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Maryland Firefighters Respond to Bombs, Exploding Mailboxes, and a Bazooka Round in 96 Hour Period

The department emphasized its ongoing commitment to ensuring public safety through rapid response and preventive measures.

The surge in incidents highlights the critical role of emergency services in protecting Maryland communities.

Maryland Firefighters Respond to Bombs, Exploding Mailboxes, and a Bazooka Round in 96 Hour Period