Senior Living Community Blaze Injures Baltimore County FFs

July 28, 2020
When they responded to a call at a senior living building in Reisterstown, Baltimore County crews encountered smoke on the fourth floor from an apparent electrical fire.

Two Baltimore County firefighters suffered injuries during a blaze that broke out at a senior living community Tuesday.

Crews responded to the Meadows of Reisterstown shortly after 7 a.m., WJZ reports. Once at the scene, they encountered smoke coming from the fourth floor, and the building's sprinkler system had kicked in.

One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a hand injury, according to WBFF-TV. Another firefighter suffered heat exhaustion.

The fire, which is believed to have been caused by an electrical issue on a balcony, displaced one resident. Firefighters worked until 8:45 a.m. to any remaining put out hotspots, WJZ added.