Lightning Strikes Condo Near Parkville, Officials Say

Perry Hall MD

17 July, 2021

5:59 PM

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PARKVILLE, MD — A lightning strike caused a condo fire Saturday in Parkville, according to investigators. The fire in the 2200 block of Lowells Glen Road broke out before 3 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department reported. Crews evacuated tenants at the building, where officials said fire was through the roof. Nobody was injured, fire authorities reported. Several pets were rescued, and the Red Cross was assisting displaced tenants, according to the fire department. Update, 2 alarm condo fire, 2200 block Lowells Glen Rd: #BCoPD fire investigators have confirmed this fire began with a lightning strike. No injuries reported. Several pets rescued. Working w @RedCross to assist displaced residents . EA pic.twitter.com/U8Ks5OEBp6 — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) July 17, 2021