1 Firefighter Injured In Ridge Avenue Blaze: Officials

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Officials said one firefighter was injured battling a house fire on Ridge Avenue Tuesday afternoon near Lansdowne. The fire was declared under control at 7:20 p.m., according to Baltimore County public safety officials.

At 3:26 p.m., authorities said they were dispatched to the 100 block of Ridge Avenue for a residential blaze.

There was heavy fire in the basement, officials reported.

By 3:50 p.m., crews had moved out of the residence and were battling the fire from outside the home, officials said.

The house was vacant and a stairway had collapsed, according to WJZ, which said that residents in neighboring homes were told to evacuate during the firefighting operation.

By 5:15 p.m., authorities said the blaze was under control, meaning it had been contained.

In addition, public safety personnel said that one firefighter was treated and released on-site for minor injuries.

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