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At around 11 p.m. on Oct. 8, a family on Watertons Way in Joppa were preparing to go to bed when they heard a sound and found their 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning on fire, prompting one to attempt to disconnect the vehicle from a charging cable, causing it to burn him.
Despite the injury, the homeowner tried to use a garden hose in an effort to extinguish the fire, which extended into the garage, extensively damaging two vehicles inside, which were both destroyed, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire and prevented the flames from extending into the home, which suffered heat, smoke, soot, and water damage, ultimately displacing the family of four, who are being helped by friends and family.
All four occupants were able to escape, though three were taken by paramedics to UM Upper Chesapeake Health for treatment and evaluation of minor injuries.
Once the fire was contained, the Harford County Special Operations Hazmat Team responded to the scene to assist with mitigating the battery disposal.
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