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Fire Destroys Maryland Garage, Vehicle; Two Assisted By Red Cross, Officials Say

A family is being assisted in Howard County after a massive garage fire broke out on Wednesday morning.

The Ellicott City fire

The Ellicott City fire

Photo Credit: Howard County Fire and Rescue

First responders were called at around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 to the 3600 block of Paul Harris Court in Ellicott City, where there was a reported house fire in a two-story home.

Upon arrival, firefighters were met by a garage that was fully engulfed in flames with smoke billowing through the air.

Flames tore through the garage and a vehicle parked inside though officials say that the fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes.

The Red Cross has been notified and is assisting two adult residents.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the incident is now being investigated by the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal.

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