Crime & Safety
Man Falls Into Firepit, Dies Days Later: Baltimore County Officials
A man accidentally fell into a firepit in Baltimore County. The 50-year-old died days later, officials said.

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD —A 50-year-old man died days after accidentally falling into a firepit in his yard, Baltimore County officials announced Thursday.
Crews said the accident happened on Nov. 16 in Bowleys Quarters.
First responders said they were called to the 3600 block of Bay Drive at 9:04 p.m.
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Medics said they took the victim to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore with severe burns.
The man died from his injuries on Nov. 19, firefighters said.
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Investigators ruled that the death was accidental.
"This tragic incident marks the eleventh fire-related fatality in Baltimore County this year, underscoring the importance of fire safety and awareness," the Baltimore County Fire Department said in a press release.
This map shows the area where officials said the accident happened.
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