14 Howard County Apartments Damaged In Fire, Multiple Residents Displaced: Official

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — An apartment building in Ellicott City caught fire shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday.

Firefighters and paramedics with the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched to the 5000 block of Columbia Road in Ellicott City for the fire. Engine 2 with the fire department was clearing another call in the area and was first to arrive. Emergency workers found flames shooting through the third floor and roof. A second alarm was issued and the fire was brought under control within 45 minutes.

Two apartments and the attic were heavily damaged by fire and an additional 12 apartments had smoke and water damage. Multiple residents were displaced and the complex management company and American Red Cross are working to provide shelter. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters.