Brush Fires In Md.

A ladder truck flows water into a vacant dwelling that was consumed by a large brush fire in the woods surrounding the house. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

Firefighters continue to wet down the woods in attempt to permanently extinguish the flames and prevent any flare-ups. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

2010 September Picture of the Meyer Log Cabin--BEFORE the brush fire Photo by Sue Meyer

Brush Fires In Md.

AFTER brush fire Photo by Sue Meyer

Brush Fires In Md.

Photo by Sue Meyer

Brush Fires In Md.

Photo by Sue Meyer

Brush Fires In Md.

Photo by Sue Meyer

Brush Fires In Md.

The 100-acre fire and the billows of smoke can be seen for miles around the Crofton area. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

The 100-acre fire and the billows of smoke can be seen for miles around the Crofton area. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

Firefighters battle just one area of the large brush fire in Crofton. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

Just one example of a flare up challenging firefighters to get control of the huge blaze. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fire In Md.

97 South- fire smoke. From Meredith in Annapolis

Brush Fires In Md.

Just one of the several homes threatened by the large brush fire in Crofton. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

Just one of the several homes threatened by the large brush fire in Crofton. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

Firefighters spray water on the various fires in and on the large mounds of mulching material at the recycling facility. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

Firefighters coordinate their efforts with cranes on the scene at the recycling facility in order to help extinguish various hot spots. Photo by Ross Gertz

Brush Fires In Md.

Laurel, Md.

Brush Fires In Md.

Brush fire smoke from Rt. 198 - Allison from Elkridge

Brush Fires In Md.

Brush fire on 95--sent by Ally Teaford