Minor Injuries for Md. Firefighter After Fall

The Harford County firefighter suffered minor injuries during a fall from the second floor.
July 18, 2013

July 17--A firefighter suffered minor injuries after falling from the second floor of a townhouse in Bel Air after a fire tore through the structure early Wednesday morning, according to Harford County fire officials.

The two-alarm fire also destroyed at least one adjacent home in the 900 block of Pentwood Road, fire officials said.

Multiple volunteer fire companies responded to the scene just before 2 a.m., and placed the fire under control about 2:30 a.m., officials said.

A second firefighter was treated at the scene for heat related illness, officials said. No one else was hurt.

Two townhomes appeared thoroughly gutted, while a third was also damaged. The American Red Cross is assisting three families, officials said.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

[email protected]

twitter.com/rectorsun

Copyright 2013 - The Baltimore Sun

Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Firehouse, create an account today!