Yesterday morning, volunteer firefighters from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and additional support from surrounding companies responded to a reported apartment fire in the Forest Hill, Maryland neighborhood. According to a post shared by Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS on social media, the fire occurred in the 2000 block of Rock Spring Road. Thankfully, the fire was controlled and extinguished promptly due to the building's fire sprinkler system.
Volunteer Firefighters from @BelAirVolFireCo & surrounding companies are on scene of an apartment fire in the 2000 block of Rock Spring Road, #ForestHillMD. Fire sprinklers knocked down the fire. #FastestWater
— Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) November 10, 2024
This is the 2nd fire today that was knocked down by fire sprinklers. pic.twitter.com/rJFrN9gTfY
This is the second fire of the day successfully controlled by sprinklers in the area. The Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS X account stated, “Fire sprinklers knocked down the fire,” emphasizing their importance in preventing damage and saving lives.
Details about the damage or injuries from the fire haven't been released, but volunteer firefighters responded quickly, and the situation was under control. As more information becomes available, fire officials may share more about the cause of the fire and how well the response worked.
