Field Engulfed by Flames Near Fallston: Officials

Multiple fire companies responded to a large field fire outside Bel Air Monday evening, officials said.

The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company was fighting a 2- to 3-acre field fire in Baldwin, according to Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association spokeswoman Jenn Chenworth.

The fire was located in the 2600 block of Greene Road, where crews requested additional personnel for assistance in the firefighting effort before 7 p.m., she said.

At its peak, the fire had spread to 5 acres of land, according to Chenworth.

By 7:35 p.m., she said that crews from Fallston, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, Hereford and Jacksonville had contained 98 percent of the fire.

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The field fire on Monday night came after multiple woods fires on Easter Sunday in Harford County.

The Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association encouraged citizens to watch the weather and learn about proper processes and permits required for conducting burns, even those in your own backyard. Here is the statement in its entirety:

“Each spring and summer, [fire department] in Harford County see an increase in responses to field and woods fires. This year is no different, just a bit earlier to start.

Many people ask us one very good question...why are there so many fires and why are they so large scale in nature? In some cases, it’s just carelessness. Improperly discarded smoking materials, fireplace ashes, fire pits, the list goes on.

Only we can help each other. Follow the safety guidelines we talk and teach about, follow the proper burn permitting processes and regulations issued by the county, and watch the weather conditions before doing any type of burning, even that backyard rec fire. Taking a few extra minutes to do this may save a life, prevent serious injury and prevent any potential property loss. Reality is that all these have happened, some right here in our little part of the world. Be safe, play it smart.