Dust Collector Catches Fire in Belcamp: Officials

BELCAMP, MD - Multiple fire companies were called to a business in Belcamp Tuesday afternoon for what turned out to be fire in a dust collector, according to Rich Gardiner, spokesman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.

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A fire alarm alerted first responders that there was a situation at Böttcher Systems in the 4600 block of Mercedes Drive, Gardiner said. The company manufactures print rollers and other items for the print industry.

Once at the scene, firefighters determined the blaze broke out in a dust collector and was contained for the most part by the sprinkler system, according to Gardiner.

Around 12:30 p.m. first responders were putting out any remaining fire and checking to make sure it had not spread to piping around the dust collector, Gardiner said.

The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reported that its crew as well as the Abingdon Fire Company and Aberdeen Fire Department were at the scene.