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Dundalk Wastewater Plant Machinery Fire Extinguished After Hours-Long Response

Investigators continue probing the cause with crews remaining on site under unified command.

Overview

  • Baltimore County firefighters contained a machinery fire Monday night at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant on Eastern Avenue in Dundalk.
  • More than 100 personnel responded and fully extinguished the blaze at 11:37 p.m., according to the fire department.
  • Employees were evacuated, and officials reported no threat to the surrounding community or public water supply.
  • Authorities reported no hazardous-materials concerns tied to the incident.
  • One firefighter suffered a minor injury from a slip and fall and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.