A brush fire spanning 6 acres in Hunt Valley prompted the closure of Maryland Route 45 yesterday afternoon as the Baltimore County Fire Department crews worked to contain the blaze. The fire, reported just before 1:00 p.m., halted traffic in both directions at Thornton Mill Road, with officials later declaring the situation under control by 6:30 p.m., according to FOX Baltimore. The blaze site included a small shed and a vacant home, yet thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Baltimore County firefighters faced challenging conditions, battling the fire amid a red flag watch that signified a high risk of wildfires due to dry and windy weather. The National Weather Service had issued warnings for multiple counties, including Baltimore. "The threat kind of lies in the I-95 corridor and the northward," noted Anna Stuck, a meteorologist with the NWS, in a statement detailed by The Baltimore Banner. The weather service advised caution, indicating that strong winds, low humidity, and increased temperatures could lead to hazardous fire behavior.

As the event unfolded, travel disruptions were reported, and officials advised motorists to seek alternate routes while York Road remained closed. NottinghamMD disseminated this information, which also noted that the fire had grown to 6 acres from its initial size upon the fire department's arrival.