Skip to main content
Image of the Baltimore County Seal

Main navigation

  • Services
  • Report
  • Pay
  • Apply
  • Contact
Baltimore County Government
Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred language

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Departments
  3. Fire
  4. Fire News
  5. 2023
  6. 01
  7. 03
  8. Two Die In December 29 House Fires

Two Die in December 29 House Fires

January 3, 2023

Two people died in December 29 house fires in Edgemere and Gwynn Oak.

3700 block of Cedar Drive, 21207

Baltimore County Police identified the victim as James Dozier Jr., 25.

Fire crews were dispatched at 11:39 p.m. for a report of a dwelling fire with rescue in the 3700 block of Cedar Drive, 21207 (Gwynn Oak). Firefighters found fire at the front and rear of a single-family home and received information from a resident of the home that her brother was trapped in a second-floor bedroom. 

Firefighters entered to search for the victim and found him on the second floor, in cardiac arrest. He received emergency medical care by BCoFD EMS crews and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Fire investigators determined that the fire began in the kitchen and was accidental.

2500 block of S. Snyder Avenue, 21219

Baltimore County Police identified the victim as Joseph Nichols, 85.

Fire crews were dispatched at 2:21 a.m. to the 2500 block of Snyder Avenue South (Edgemere) and found a fully-involved dwelling fire. Firefighters received reports that an occupant was not accounted for and began search and rescue. They located the victim, deceased, in the kitchen.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Facebook Twitter

Contact

Fire Headquarters

Public Safety Building
700 East Joppa Road
Towson, Maryland 21286

Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Main Phone Number

410-887-4500

Emergency Medical Services

410-887-4860

Fax

410-853-1883

BALTCOGO311

Report a problem

Fire Chief

Joanne R. Rund

Follow Us

Like @BaltCoFire

Follow @BaltCoFire

Follow @baltcofire

Image of the Baltimore County Seal
Baltimore County Government
400 Washington Avenue, Towson Maryland 21204
BaltCoGo 311 Logo
Download now on:
  •   App Store
  •   Google Play

Find Information

  • Find a County Service
  • Phone Numbers
  • Report a Problem
  • Directions

Policies

  • User Terms
  • Privacy
  • Reasonable Accommodation

Connect With Us

Translate

© Copyright 2025 Baltimore County Government
Back to top