Shortly before 7:30pm on Saturday, March 14th, units were alerted for a house fire in the 2800 Block of Saddlebred Ct in Glenwood. While responding, another call for a house fire was received in the 3600 Block of Hipsley Mill Rd in Woodbine. E41, P45, and CF4C responded to the initial call while ET44, WS42, and CF4 responded on the Hipsley Mill Rd call. E131 arrived on Saddlebred Ct to find a bonfire behind a residence and cleared the assignment. E41, P45, and CF4C redirected to Hipsley Mill Rd as CF4 arrived to find a house with fire showing from multiple sides. CF4 established command and requested the task force bringing additional units. WS42 established a tanker fill site at Hipsley Mill Rd and Annapolis Rock Rd. The occupant of the house was out prior to the fire department's arrival, and was transported to an area hospital for a checkup. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the HCDFRS Office of the Fire Marshal. Crews operated on scene for approximately 6 hours.
We would like to thank Baltimore County Fire Department (E4 from Catonsville) and Elkridge Volunteer Fire Company (E12) for assistance covering our station during the fire. |