Einstein Bagels in Bel Air Temporarily Closed Following Fire

Discarded cigarettes ignited a fire at Einstein Bros Bagels Sunday that resulted in the restaurant’s temporary closure and caused thousands of dollars in damage, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

At 3:56 p.m. on Sunday, the restaurant’s general manager discovered the fire outside the bagel shop in the 600 block of Marketplace Drive, the fire marshal reported.

Discarded cigarettes had ignited mulch, according to the report, which said the cause was ruled accidental.

Approximately 15 firefighters—from Bel Air, Abingdon and Joppa—responded, bringing the blaze under control within 10 minutes, the report said. According to the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, crews contained the fire before it got inside the store.

The blaze caused $15,000 in structural damage, according to the fire marshal, who said that approximately $15,000 worth of items inside Einstein Bros were lost as well.

Because of the smoke throughout the building, the fire marshal said Einstein Bros Bagels was temporarily closed pending a review by the Harford County Health Department.

Photo Credit: Mark Ensor, Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company.

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