8 Displaced By Guilford Road Fire, Officials Say

ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD — Eight people were being assisted by the Red Cross after a fire off Guilford Road, according to officials. The fire was reported before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Nobody was injured in the fire, which broke out at a house in the 11000 block of Guilford Road, authorities said.

The property was a house that had been converted into four apartments, officials said.

Firefighters found fire between the floors and the apartments, according to Howard County first responders.

Howard County firefighters were joined by Prince George's and Anne Arundel crews, who worked to extinguish the blaze after opening the walls, ceilings, attic and roof.

By 4:50 a.m., officials said the fire was under control, and eight people impacted had requested Red Cross assistance.

After 6 a.m., Guilford Road was closed between Pump House Road and Brock Bridge Road, according to WJZ.

Photo of the Guilford Road fire courtesy of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

Fire on Guilford road between Brock Bridge and Dorsey Run at a residence. Fire Fighters waiting for smoke to clear to search house and make sure it is all out. @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/hnpUb6hyT0
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