Baltimore County firefighters responded to a basement fire in Middle River last night, where lightning is being considered a possible cause of the incident. According to WMAR-2 News, the fire occurred in the 6700 block of Mallard Road, and crews worked diligently to manage the blaze that had engulfed the basement of a residence.
The fire, which broke out shortly before 5:45 p.m., was met with immediate action by arriving units that found fire in the basement of a home. The Baltimore County Fire Department noted the possibility of a lightning strike as the origin.
However, this has not been definitively confirmed as of the latest reports. No injuries have been reported in connection with the fire, and motorists in the area have been advised to proceed with caution, according to NottinghamMD.
