Crews Alerted for House Fire

 
By Public Information Officer Clay Myers
June 8, 2026
 

Gamber & Community Fire Co. and neighboring department crews were alerted for a house fire with smoke coming from the structure on Monday, June 8 at approximately 8:45 am. The incident was located in the 3400 block of Avis Court, cross street of Wilda Drive in Westminster.

Reese Chief 9-1, Barnes, arrived on the scene and conducted a 360 degree survey. It was determined that the smoke was caused by a short circuit in a sump pump in the basement. Crews assisted with smoke removal and returned to service.

 
Units: Engine 134, Tanker 13, Medic 139, Engine 131
 
Mutual Aid: BC 101, EMS 103, Reese, Westminster, Winfield, Sykesville, Baltimore County Franklin Station, New Windsor, Pleasant Valley