Harford County was the scene of a daunting battle fought by local firefighters as they confronted a large fire at a used car dealership over the weekend. According to WMAR-2 News, the call came in yesterday afternoon, with the blaze receiving a swift upgrade to a two-alarm fire. Flames took hold within the confines of the 2700 block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood, pulling crews from both the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Abingdon Fire Company into the fray.
An update followed shortly after initial reports, suggesting that an electric vehicle was the spark that ignited the inferno. NottinghamMD disclosed details indicating that the vehicle had burst into flames inside the shop. As of the latest coverage, injuries were thankfully not part of the narrative, though the precise cause beyond the indication of the electric vehicle remained under investigation.
The incident, which took place at EZ Car Plus, saw the firefighters working diligently into the evening to quell the stubborn flames. Reports from the scene depict a shop completely enveloped by the fire, a stark visual against the early March chill. Motorists in the area were advised to exercise caution as emergency services worked the scene and navigated the logistical challenges posed by the raging fire.
