2nd Alarm Dwelling Fire in Chestnut Ridge: Fire Box 50-02
December 13, 2009 - At approximately 9:30pm, Lutherville was alerted to respond to a 2nd alarm firebox assignment for a dwelling fire in the Chestnut Ridge area. Upon initial units arrival, fire had consumed the entire 2nd floor and roof area and limited firefighters to exterior defensive operations to fight the intense fire. Due to the lack of water supply, as the million dollar house was located in an area without fire hydrants, crews established rural water operations utilizing an underground water tank and a nearby pond. Engine 302's crew shuttled water from the two fill sites and remained on scene for several hours. The Baltimore County Fire Investigation Division is investigating to determine the fire’s cause and origin. (Photos provided by Michael Schwartzberg)
