MD FF INJURED AT LARGE HOUSE FIRE
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
A firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling a house fire Tuesday morning in Marriottsville.
The Howard County Fire Department confirmed the fire began around 5:20 a.m. in the 3000 block of Homeland Way. It is believed the fire began after the home was struck by lightning.
Fire officials said when they arrived on the scene units found fire through the roof and smoke visible through the attic. Shortly thereafter, crews were evacuated from the home due to the roof collapsing.
The fire was under control by 6 a.m., but crews remained on the scene to knock out hot spots before they cleared out around 7:40 a.m.
In all, over 45 firefighters were on the scene at the height of the event. Howard County crews were assisted by units by the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department from Carroll County.
No other people were reported injured. Damage is estimated to be more than $250,000. The Red Cross responded to assist the residents.