Baltimore County Firefighter Injured at 2-Alarm Restaurant Blaze

June 4, 2020
Baltimore County firefighters faced issues getting water from hydrants while battling a blaze that broke out at the Islander Inn in Edgemere early Thursday.

A Baltimore County firefighter was injured battling a two-alarm blaze at a restaurant early Thursday.

The fire broke out at about 1:30 a.m. at the Islander Inn in Edgemere, WJZ-TV reports. When crews reached the scene, they discovered propane tanks in the back of the building that needed to be shut off.

Flames collapsed the restaurant's second floor and roof. Firefighters had to tackle the blaze from the outside after encountering trouble getting water from hydrants.

A firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No details were given regarding how the firefighter was hurt or the extent of the injuries

The fire began in the freezer and storage area of the restaurant. The restaurant's owner and his wife lived above the business and were displaced by the blaze.