Police/Fire

House explosion reported in Essex

UPDATE: The explosion has left one person injured.  The cause remains under investigation.

Original story below…


ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house explosion in Essex.

At just after 11 p.m. on Saturday night, units responded to the unit block of Ridgemoor Road (21221).

At the scene, the Baltimore County Fire Department reports that firefighters are battling a two-alarm residential fire with explosion.

BGE crews have also been dispatched. There has been no word on any injuries or what caused the blast.

Photos via Jimmy Long and the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association 

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