Crime & Safety

Officials Say Fire At Columbia Townhouse Is Out

A townhouse fire was reported in the village of Owen Brown.

COLUMBIA, MD — A townhouse fire has been reported in Columbia Friday evening. Firefighters said they were called to the 7200 block of Dockside Lane.

As of 7:41 p.m., the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services reported the townhouse was on fire.

An HVAC unit and deck outside the house were ablaze, and the fire was quickly extinguished, officials reported after 7:45 p.m.

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