Mr. Tire Fire Began In Bathroom: Investigators

FALLSTON, MD — A fire broke out at Mr. Tire in Fallston Tuesday afternoon, officials said, drawing crews from several fire companies and leaving thousands of dollars in damage. The incident caused a brief closure of the business, which has since reopened.

An employee discovered the blaze in the employee restroom at Mr. Tire in the 2200 block of Belair Road at approximately 1:34 p.m., according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Investigators said the fire began in the employee bathroom. The cause remains under investigation.

Those who worked at the business tried to control the blaze with fire extinguishers. About 20 firefighters responded, contained the fire to the bathroom and put it out, officials reported.

The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company, Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were among those who handled the incident. It took them about five minutes to bring the blaze under control, according to the fire marshal.

A smoke alarm and sprinklers were present but did not activate at the business, investigators said.

Mr. Tire was temporarily closed Tuesday afternoon and reopened shortly afterward, according to the fire marshal.

Officials said there was $2,500 in structural damage; in addition, the fire marshal reported that about $2,500 worth of items inside were lost.

Pictured, the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company said its personnel were helping to ventilate the building at Mr. Tire. Photo courtesy of Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company.