Gamber & Community Fire Co. and neighboring fire department units were alerted for a house fire on Monday morning, June 1 at 2:25 am in the 3900 block of Louisville Road off of Deer Park Road. Engine 134 responded at 0230 and arrived at 0237.
The first arriving engine reported fire showing from the 2nd floor and the attic area. Two occupants were safely out of the dwelling upon arrival of the fire company and accounted for.
Initially a defensive attack transitioned to an interior operation. Water supply was established from a stream on Louisville Rd. The fire was knocked in approximately 30 minutes and was declared under control in 90 minutes. Extensive overhaul operations were due to the building’s construction.
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal estimated $150,000 in damage and advised the fire was caused by lightning. There were no smoke alarms in the dwelling.
Howard County E-131 from Glenwood filled in the Gamber station.
Sykesville, E-124, E-123, M-129; Reese, E-92; Winfield, Tanker 14, E-142; Hampstead, ET24, U-2; Manchester, ET-44; Pleasant Valley, RS-6; Union Bridge, ET-82; Howard County Units; Tower 2 Ellicott City, E-22, Tanker 3 West Friendship, Water Supply 3, E-31, Air Unit 7, E-82 Bethany, Battalion Chief 2; OSFM FM-34; Sheriff's Office; BGE.
A view of the house fire taken by a Carroll County Sheriff prior to fire department arrival.
The house the day after the fire. Note metal roof and heavy wood construction under the siding.
