Just after 7 PM a severe storm system blew through Beltsville bringing high winds, rain, and lightning. Several reports of trees down and damage to homes, particularly in the Beltsville Heights area. Luckily, so far, there has been no reported injuries. If you have power lines down in your yard or street, do not attempt to move the lines. Call 9-1-1 and stay at a safe distance.... (Full Story & Photos)

Units from Beltsville responded to 15013 Courtland Place in Laurel, MD just after 9 AM for the report of a basement fire. Units arrived on scene to a middle of the row townhome that had a fire in the basement. Units from Beltsville operated on the scene for for just over two hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department participated in the annual Fourth of July celebrations in Laurel again this year. We started the day with a parade and finished up with providing an engine and brush unit during the fire works. This was completed while maintaining an engine and ambulance crew back at the station. Thank you Laurel VFD for inviting us again.... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 10 AM this morning units from Beltsville were alerted to the 4500 block of Broad Blvd. for a house fire. Units arrived on the scene with a working fire on the upper floor of a split foyer type home. Personnel made quick work extinguishing the fire. The home owners reported that two of their dogs were still inside the house. Both animals were recovered and are fine. No injuries to anyone ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units were alerted for a large gas leak in the area of Sunnyside Avenue and Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville. Upon arrival it was discovered that a large (4 inch) main had been struck during construction. Due to the size of the gas main and the amount of pressure associated with the leak, a large area surrounding the break was cordoned off and businesses were evacuated while the local gas company handled ... (Full Story & Photos)

Late this afternoon the Engine and Truck were alerted for a reported townhouse fire on Hickory Leaf Way in Burtonsville. Units from Burtonsville arrived with a middle row townhouse with fire showing. Units from Beltsville operated on the scene for about a hour. Photo Courtesy Chris Scheer. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Members of the Beltsville VFD enjoyed another Beltsville Day. As always its great to be out in the community and thank our community for the support. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning Truck 31 and PE 41 were alerted to Randy Lane in Laurel for a reported house fire. Units arrived to find a two story home with fire showing. Truck 31 arrived and went to work performing many tasks and PE 41 arrived and secured a secondary water supply and advanced a back up line. The 8 year old son alerted his parents of a fire and the family was able to exit the house with no injuries. ... (Full Story & Photos)