Crime & Safety

Deck Fire In Columbia Breaks Out On Easter: Officials

Howard County firefighters were dispatched to a fire on Hickory Ridge Road Sunday afternoon in Columbia.

COLUMBIA, MD — Fire broke out at a residence Sunday afternoon in Columbia, officials said. Four people were receiving assistance, and nobody was injured, according to authorities.

Crews were called to a deck fire in the 10000 block of Hickory Ridge Road, the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services reported.

As of 2:50 p.m., authorities said the fire was out.

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The Red Cross was providing assistance to three adults and one child as a result of the blaze, officials reported before 4 p.m.

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