Rosedale Auto Shop Fire: Mechanic Reportedly Hospitalized

Perry Hall MD

06 October, 2021

6:19 PM

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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Fire broke out at a commercial building in Rosedale Wednesday afternoon, reportedly sending one person to the hospital and drawing dozens of firefighters to the area. Traffic was jammed around US 40/Pulaski Highway and MD 7/Philadelphia Road during the emergency response, which continued through rush hour. Around 4 p.m., crews were called to a building fire in the 7300 block of Philadelphia Road, where they found heavy fire. A car burst into flames while a mechanic was working on it at an auto shop, requiring a rescue, according to WMAR, which attributed the extensive response to the number of flammable items. Nearby businesses closed as a result of the blaze as well. A mechanic was injured in the fire and required hospitalization, according to WJZ. Route 7 was shut down at Route 40, the Maryland State Highway Administration reported before 6:15 p.m. All lanes were closed, officials said. After 7 p.m., traffic was backed up on Route 40 west, which was closed at Rosedale Avenue. Elizabeth Janney/Patch. <span id="selection-marker-1" class="redactor-selection-marker"></span> Courtesy of CHART. Courtesy of CHART.