Crime & Safety

Fire Engulfs 4 Cars On Parking Ramp In Howard County

Officials are investigating a fire that was sparked by a vehicle parked on a ramp and spread to four other vehicles nearby.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Authorities are investigating a car fire that broke out inside a parking garage near Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia.

Howard County police told 11 News the fire started at approximately 7 p.m. Friday in a vehicle parked on an upper floor of the parking garage. The fire spread to four other vehicles nearby.

No injuries were reported and the fire marshal's office is investigating.

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