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Rescues Underway at Towson High-Rise Fire With Alarm Level in Dispute

Conflicting reports on the scale of the response highlight an active incident at 204 E. Joppa Road.

Overview

  • Fire broke out Monday evening at the Berkshires at Town Center Apartments in the 200 block of East Joppa Road in Towson.
  • Baltimore County fire officials told WBAL the incident was a two-alarm fire and said crews were responding.
  • The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association reported a three-alarm fire and said multiple civilians were being rescued, posting at 8:09 p.m.
  • CBS Baltimore reported multiple rescues and cited a fire department spokesperson saying crews found fire on the building’s third floor and described the incident as three alarms.
  • Videos shared on social media show numerous emergency vehicles on scene, and authorities have not released information on casualties or cause as the situation develops.