Crime & Safety
Prince George's, Anne Arundel Firefighters Aid in Maryland City Blaze That Injures One
One person was rescued Saturday night from a house fire in Maryland City that drew fire crews from three departments.
One person was taken to the hospital for injuries suffered in a Maryland City weekend house fire that drew firefighters from several counties.
According to a release from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, to a house fire in the 400 block of Old Line Avenue in Maryland City.
The first unit to arrive reported fire showing from the rear of the ranch-style dwelling with reports of one person trapped in the basement. Fire crews immediately located the victim and removed the person to safety, the department's news release said. The victim was taken to Baltimore Washington Medical Center with serious, non-life threatening injuries.
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A second alarm was requested, bringing a total of 35 firefighters to the scene from the Fort Meade, Prince George's and Howard County Fire Departments. The fire was brought under control within one hour, authorities said in the release.
Five people were displaced by the fire and were assisted by the Red Cross. Damage was estimated at $50,000, the release said. Fire investigators have determined the fire to be unattended cooking.No injuries to firefighters were reported.
Smoke alarms in the home alerted the homeowner, who called 9-1-1.
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