Photo Story: Blaze Engulfs Md. Townhome

A three-alarm fire ripped through a Columbia townhouse Thursday.

Howard County firefighters were called to the 5400 block of Ring Dove Lane and they found heavy fire from the end unit.

Firefighters used a defensive attack to bring the fire under control.

The six residents and two dogs who occupy the home were displaced.

One firefighter sustained a minor injury.

Fire investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.