US: Crews responding to fire at commercial building in Reisterstown area of Baltimore, Md., as of late July 18

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a three-alarm structure fire at the Advance Auto Parts building at the 11900 block of Reisterstown Road in the Reisterstown area of Baltimore, Maryland, as of late July 18. The fire alarm started at 21:44; authorities have deployed a hazmat team to the area. One firefighter has been injured. The cause of the fire remains unclear.

Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as firefighting operations continue. Authorities may evacuate nearby buildings as a precaution.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location. Heed official instructions. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.