4 Fires Break Out | 'Strong Odor' Closes School | Thieves Target Luxury Coats: MD Weekend

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up the stories you may have missed to prepare you for the week ahead.

Major headlines include an odor closing a school temporarily, a farmhouse fire injuring the owner and police warning of a spike in coat thefts. Also, a boy was shot outside a business.

Here are some of Maryland's top stories from this weekend:

Unidentified Strong Odor Closes School

An unidentified strong odor forced a school to close Monday. Crews are investigating the source.

Fire Damages Farmhouse, Owner Injured

A fire in a farmhouse caused extensive damage Sunday afternoon and injured the homeowner, according to fire officials.

High-End Winter Coats, Watches Targets Of Thieves, Police Warn

Police are warning residents that thieves are targeting people wearing well-known, expensive winter coats and watches.

Boy Shot Outside Business: Police

A boy was shot outside a business, police said. The suspect was taken into custody.

Man Seriously Injured In Apartment Fire

A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after an apartment caught on fire Saturday night.

Man Found Dead In Woods After Being Reported Missing

A man reported missing Thursday was found dead in the woods two days later, police reported.

Chimney Fire Damages Home: Officials

Officials said the blaze was discovered by a firefighter who was passing by the home.

House Fire Draws Crews From Across County

A house fire drew crews from across a Maryland county this weekend. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to neighboring homes.

Man Killed In Capital Beltway Crash

A man died Sunday when his van went off the Capital Beltway and struck trees.

Man Fatally Shot By Police Identified: Investigators

The man fatally shot by police was identified. Officers said they shot him after a woman was stabbed.

Shooting Under Investigation: Police

No one was immediately in custody, but the scene was secure and the investigation was ongoing, according to police.