Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (Developing)

A building went up in flames after a reported explosion in Baltimore County on Wednesday morning.

Baltimore County Fire Department
Photo Credit: *Baltimore County Fire Department*

The explosion was in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue in Baltimore County.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps satellite view*

03/15/2023 12:00 p.m.

An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Fire Department at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, regarding a two-alarm commercial building fire with an explosion in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue.

The explosion was reported at the Synagro wastewater treatment plant, and officials say that a gas-fed fire has caused unstable areas in the building.

An evacuation was in progress as of noon on Wednesday.

More information is expected to be released.

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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