All hands were on deck on Monday when a fast-moving fire rapidly spread to several residences when a townhouse blaze broke out, officials say.
Firefighters from several agencies in northern Maryland on Feb. 5, when a two-alarm fire was reported in the 600 block of Shore Drive in Joppa that displaced two residents.
According to officials, upon arrival, crews from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company found three townhouses involved in the fire, though no injuries were reported and all residents were able to escape safely.
Photos from the scene of the fire in Harford County.
Joppa-Magnolia VFCThe fire led to a closure of Shore Drive between Bridge Drive and Anchor Drive.
Agencies that responded to fight the fire include:
- Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company;
- Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire & Emergency Services;
- Abingdon Fire Company;
- White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company;
- Baltimore County Fire Department;
- The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company;
- Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company.
The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.
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