E-cigs: No smoke, but some areas are banning them
BY: Associated Press ![]() RICHMOND, Va. — That’s not smoke coming out of Cliff Phillips’ mouth. But that hasn’t stopped others from cringing, making remarks, waving their hands in their faces and coughing at the sight of the vapor from his electronic cigarette. “They’re just conditioned if they see you inhale and exhale something, it’s got to be smoke [...] |
Metro train evacuated for smoke, possible fire
BY: Associated Press FOREST GLEN — A Metro train has been evacuated after something caught fire and filled a tunnel with smoke near the Forest Glen station on the red line in Maryland. Montgomery County fire department spokesman Capt. Oscar Garcia says firefighters were called to the station about 2:20 p.m. Tuesday. Passengers had all made it to [...] |
2 fiery packages put Md. mailrooms on alert
BY: Associated Press ![]() HANOVER — Someone a congressman described as a disgruntled lone wolf, who was griping about highway signs, mailed a small package to Maryland’s Democratic governor and the parcel ignited when someone in the state mailroom unzipped it, shooting out a tiny flame that singed the worker’s fingers. About 15 minutes later Thursday, a second worker was [...] |
5-alarm fire roars in Baltimore’s adult district
BY: Associated Press ![]() A five-alarm fire broke out Monday afternoon in a building in Baltimore’s adult-entertainment district, spreading quickly, sending thick smoke throughout downtown and snarling traffic. Fire spokesman Battalion Chief Kevin Cartwright said the blaze started about 4 p.m. in a three-story building then spread to five or six others. Two buildings were evacuated, he said, including [...] |









