A commercial building near the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dundalk caught fire yesterday, leading to an evacuation of employees as black smoke was seen emanating from machinery. According to a report by WBALTV, Baltimore County firefighters responded to the scene at the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue around 6:24 p.m. and spent several hours dousing hot spots.
While initial reports suggested that there were no injuries, updated information has revealed that one firefighter sustained minor injuries after a slip-and-fall accident during the firefighting efforts. "The firefighter was taken to a hospital after a slip-and-fall during the incident," FOX Baltimore reported. Assurance has been given that the water supply remains uncompromised and the area is devoid of hazardous materials concerns.
Fighting the fire, which apparently started late in the evening, continued until it was asserted to be under control at 11:37 p.m. Fire crews, nonetheless, remained on-site into the subsequent early morning hours to ensure that the blaze was thoroughly extinguished and to prevent any potential reignition.
