Townhouses Torched By Two-Alarm Fire In Harford County

All hands were on deck on Monday when a fast-moving fire rapidly spread to several residences when a townhouse blaze broke out, officials say.

The smoke could be seen from blocks away in Harford County.
Photo Credit: *Joppa-Magnolia VFC*

Zak Failla

02/05/2024 4:09 p.m.

Firefighters from several agencies in northern Maryland on Feb. 5, when a two-alarm fire was reported in the 600 block of Shore Drive in Joppa that displaced two residents.

According to officials, upon arrival, crews from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company found three townhouses involved in the fire, though no injuries were reported and all residents were able to escape safely.

The fire led to a closure of Shore Drive between Bridge Drive and Anchor Drive.

Agencies that responded to fight the fire include:

Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company;
Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire & Emergency Services;
Abingdon Fire Company;
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company;
Baltimore County Fire Department;
The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company;
Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company.

The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.

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