A routine afternoon at Empire Towers on the 7300 block of Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie turned tense when a partial building collapse forced an immediate evacuation of the office complex. Early reports indicate there were no injuries. Emergency crews rushed in to assess the damage and cordon off the area while building managers and first responders coordinated next steps. The scene remains active as authorities work to stabilize the affected sections.
Officials on scene
According to FOX45 News, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department said crews responded around 2:30 p.m. to a partial collapse at Empire Towers. Fire Captain Jenny Macallair told FOX45 that all occupants of the building have been evacuated and that no injuries had been reported, adding that crews were working to secure the area.
About Empire Towers
Empire Towers is an office complex on Governor Ritchie Highway that houses law offices and professional suites. The building's address and leasing history appear in state records like the Maryland Board of Public Works, and business listings confirm firms maintain suites in the tower, for example the Law Offices of Fischer & Putzi.
What happens next
Officials did not immediately release a cause for the collapse; investigators and building inspectors will need to examine the damage before decisions on re-entry or repairs are made, according to FOX45 News. For official updates and any evacuation or safety bulletins, check the Anne Arundel County Fire Department at Anne Arundel County Fire Department. FOX45 says it has a crew on the way and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
