15 Acre Woods Fire in Baltimore County
 
By Captain Alan Barnes
March 9, 2017
 

Around 14:20 hrs units from Gamber were alerted with other Carroll County Volunteer Companies to assist Baltimore County units with a large woods fire that was spreading quickly and threatening several near by homes, do to extremely dry and windy conditions. Crews responded to Holbrook Road off Liberty Road. After arriving ET133 quickly provided a needed water supply while placing two attack lines in service to protect nearby structures. Crews assisted with water supply and manpower until approximately 19:00 hrs.

 
Units: Engine Tanker 133, Engine 131
 
Mutual Aid: Sykesville, Winfield, Baltimore County, Howard County