Baltimore County Fire Department

Official account of the Baltimore County Fire Department (#BCoFD). For emergencies, dial 911; account is not monitored 24/7.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE FIRE | I-195 East between exits 2 and 3 | Crews are working to extinguish an electric vehicle fire | MDE and Hazmat teams en route | no injuries reported | expect delays in the area | DT 1304^KT

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VEHICLE FIRE | I-83 South between exits 17 and 18 | Crews are responding to a vehicle fire | MDE and Hazmat teams on scene | no injuries reported | expect delays in the area |DT 1043^KT

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#FinalUpdate DWELLING FIRE | 4500blk Greencove Cir #SparrowsPoint | Fire extinguished and units are clearing the scene | no injuries reported | DT 2148 ^KT

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DWELLING FIRE | 4500blk Greencove Cir #SparrowsPoint | crews responded to a two story dwelling with heavy fire | all occupants evacuated | no injuries reported | crews continue working on scene | DT 2148 ^KT

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Details: OPEN WATER RESCUE Peach Orchard Creek | Crews responded to 2 adults overboard with 1 still missing at 1448. One adult male swam to safety and 1 adult was rescued in cardiac arrest at 1707. Patient transported by EMS to area hospital. DT1448 ^TF

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Beginning Monday, October 5, the @BaltimoreDPW will begin withdrawing water from the Susquehanna River to supplement water from the Prettyboy and Loch Raven reservoirs.

Susquehanna water will be blended with Loch Raven water before being treated and tested at the Montebello water treatment plants.

You may notice a slight change in taste, odor or color in your water. It will remain safe for drinking, bathing, and cooking.

The length of time that Susquehanna River water will be used will depend on rainfall, reservoir recovery, and overall water-supply conditions.

The blended water will primarily serve areas supplied by the Montebello plants, including portions of Baltimore County. Areas supplied by the Liberty system are not expected to receive Susquehanna River water.

For more information, please visit https://t.co/tVdp0EYuvO.

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Containment and recovery efforts continue along the Long Quarter Branch tributary.

Crews have walked accessible portions of Long Quarter Branch and are checking areas where fuel may have collected. They are also inspecting underground storm drainage lines with a camera.

Containment and sorbent booms are in place at several locations, and crews continue to recover fuel.

For more information, visit the FAQ page for updates: https://t.co/Tt43I6h1DK

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UPDATE: Crews continue to contain and recover diesel fuel from a leak at a Baltimore County Detention Center generator that reached the Long Quarter Branch tributary and assess a small amount of fuel observed near where the stream enters Loch Raven Reservoir.

Newly obtained tank records and measurements indicate significantly less diesel was released from the generator than the original estimate of 5,500 gallons. The amount is still being verified, and an updated figure will be shared when this work is complete.

The amount released is not the same as the amount that reached the stream. Some fuel may have remained in a holding tank beneath the generator or elsewhere in the drainage system, and crews have recovered fuel from the stream. Responders are examining these locations and reconciling the amounts before determining how much reached Long Quarter Branch.

There is no reported impact to public drinking water or private wells. As a precaution, people and pets should avoid water with a visible sheen or diesel odor. No fuel reached the water system pipes.

FAQ Page: https://t.co/23jr75vQZj

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Our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is operating at an enhanced level to continue monitoring the diesel fuel spill at the Baltimore County Detention Center. The EOC brings together county, state, and federal partners to coordinate during emergencies and disasters.

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UPDATE: A diesel leak at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson was identified and stopped last night.

Baltimore County, the Maryland Department of the Environment, the U.S. Coast Guard and additional partners are continuing efforts to contain and recover fuel from Long Quarter Branch, a tributary of Loch Raven Reservoir. Crews are assessing the extent of the spill, and cleanup is continuing around the clock.

Residents near affected streams may notice a diesel odor over the next few days. People and pets should stay away from water with a visible sheen or diesel odor.

There is no impact to public drinking water or private wells at this time, and water remains safe to drink. We will continue to provide updates as more information is confirmed.

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DWELLING FIRE | Chandelle Rd #MiddleRiver | Crews arrived to heavy smoke and fire | Upgraded to a 2 alarm but cancelled soon after as crews were able to get fire under control | Fire extinguished 1357 hrs | All occupants were evacuated and no injuries were reported | DT1327^KT

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DWELLING FIRE RESCUE | 8500blk Pleasant Plains Rd #LochRaven | fire in basement | Crews rescued a child from basement | all other occupants evacuated | Fire extinguished 1320 hrs | 2 patients including the child were transported with non-life-threatening injuries | DT1301^KT

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Baltimore County is responding to a diesel fuel leak from a backup generator at the Baltimore County Detention Center. The leak was discovered late Saturday and has been stopped.

Residents near local streams may notice a diesel odor. Baltimore County is working alongside Baltimore City, the Maryland Department of the Environment, the United States Coast Guard, and additional resource partners to clean up the spill and assess nearby waterways, including the area near Loch Raven Reservoir.

There is no impact to drinking water. We will continue to keep residents updated as we receive more information.

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TRAIN FIRE #FinalUpdate | Fire extinguished at 1830hrs | 25 evacuated passengers returned to unaffected train cars including 1 patient with minor injuries who refused transport | train is carrying a total of 189 passengers and will continue to it's next stop | DT 1751^KT

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TRAIN FIRE | Canberra Dr and Waterview Way #Essex | Crews are responding to a fire on an Amtrak train car | train is stationary | train traffic in the area has paused | at least 25 passengers have been evacuated | at least 2 patients with minor injuries | DT 1751^KT

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FUEL TANKER FIRE #FinalUpdate | I-795 @ Westminster Pike #Reisterstown | truck fire w/ approx 8000 gallons of gasoline extinguished @ 0031hrs | no injuries | HazMat team & MD Dept of Environment on scene | road will be closed for an extended time for cleanup ops | DT2315 ^AL

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INJURED PEDESTRIANS #FinalUpdate | Delvale Ave and Holabird Ave #Dundalk | 6 juvenile patients transported with minor injuries | 1 additional patient evaluated on scene and refused transport | DT 1445^KT

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INJURED PEDESTRIANS | Delvale Ave and Holabird Ave #Dundalk | Crews were dispatched for a motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians | At least 7 patients are being transported with minor injuries | DT 1445^KT