Resident Displaced, 2 Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries In Fire At Meadows Of Reisterstown Senior Living Community
REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) -- A fire broke out at a senior living community in Reisterstown Tuesday morning.
The Baltimore County Fire Department was called to the Meadows of Reisterstown in the 300 block of Cantana Court just after 7 a.m.
Smoke was showing from the fourth floor of the building.
Around 7 this morning, Baltimore County fire crews responded to a fire at the Meadows of Reisterstown senior living community. Fire is now out and contained to one unit on 4th floor. 1 resident displaced, 2 firefighters w/ minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/4txfh1jRZu
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The sprinkler system was activated and crews told fourth-floor residents to shelter in place.
One resident was displaced and two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
Crews cleared the hot spots by 8:45 a.m. and residents are back inside.
The cause of the fire appears to be an electrical issue that started from the balcony.