Fire in Edgewood Apartment Building Injures Two, Displaces Five

A fire at a two-story apartment building in Edgewood, Harford County, on Saturday night resulted in injuries to a 71-year-old occupant and a firefighter. The fire, which originated in the kitchen of an apartment on Crimson Tree Way, caused an estimated $500,000 in damages and left five residents displaced. Emergency responders contained the blaze within 30 minutes.

The fire began in Apartment D when combustible materials came into contact with a stove. The resident discovered the flames and attempted to extinguish them, but the fire quickly grew out of control. Unable to escape through the apartment, he exited onto the balcony, where neighbors urged him to jump. He eventually did and sustained burns covering 20-30% of his body. Emergency services transported him to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he is in stable condition. A firefighter also sustained minor injuries but declined hospitalization.

A total of 35 firefighters from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene. They managed to contain the bulk of the fire to the unit of origin, though adjacent apartments suffered moderate smoke, soot, and water damage. The five displaced residents are receiving assistance from family, friends, and Harford County Disaster Assistance. Officials confirmed there were no fire alarms or sprinklers in the building, and the status of the apartment’s smoke alarms remains unknown.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from Harford County Emergency Services.

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