Nottingham Square Evacuated After Electrical Line Struck: BCFD

NOTTINGHAM, MD — Businesses in a Perry Hall area shopping center were evacuated Tuesday afternoon, the Baltimore County Fire Department reported. Approximately 12 businesses were impacted by the incident, officials said.

At 1:58 p.m., a construction crew hit an underground electrical line on Campbell Boulevard, authorities said, knocking out power to multiple businesses.

Upon receiving a report of fire at the FedEx store in the 5200 block of Campbell Boulevard around 2 p.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company sent crews to the scene.

By 3 p.m., the fire company reported the call was a "major incident," stating: "Avoid the area. This will be an extended operation."

Crews requested additional personnel to check for electrical issues and carbon monoxide.

There was an underground fire burning near the struck electrical line, smoke was present in several businesses and multiple stores were experiencing power surges and electrical issues, the fire company said.

Some stores had closed because of power outages, while others remained open, officials later reported.

Before 4 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department said that firefighters would be clearing the scene but BGE would remain in the area for an extended period to make the necessary repairs.

Photos from Nottingham Square incident courtesy of the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company.

Image via Google street view.