#update #owingsmills WILDFIRE | CMD reports fire contained. Crews worked through the night to limit the spread of fire and continue to put out hot spots. Previous road closures remain in effect. #bcofd TF pic.twitter.com/Z3RPXWRJE1

— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) April 5, 2023

ORIGINAL STORY:

Baltimore County fire crews are on the scene of a large wildfire at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.

The fire has been classified as eight-alarm and it can be seen in the area of Deer Park Road and Berryman's Lane.

Officials said drivers can expect delays on Wards Chapel Road and Deer Park Road.

200 firefighters from across the region are on the scene to assist with containing the fire.

The following roads have also been closed:

• Deer Park Road and Dolfield Road
• Deer Park Road and Wards Chapel Road
• Deer Park Road and Berrysman Lane

An evacuation order has been issued to 29 homes in the area according to Fire Lieutenant Travis Francis.
“This is unprecedented, it brings over 200 firefighters from across the region very quickly here and they're hiking through trails and wildland here trying to extinguish this fire,” said Francis.

The evacuation site is Franklin High School.

At the time of this writing, the fire has not been contained.

There are no injuries to report at this time.

Disaster workers from the Red Cross joined to help with the evacuation efforts.

Dozens of Owings Mills residents are currently seeking safe shelter from a large brush fire that forced them from their homes. Right now, trained disaster workers from the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Red Cross region are working alongside Baltimore County Emergency Management officials to ensure those impacted have a safe place to stay, food, water and essential emotional support.

In the days and weeks to come, volunteer team members will continue to work with the nearly 30 households impacted to provide additional recovery resources and help those affected get on the road to recovery.

All Red Cross assistance is free and those with disaster-caused needs should call 1-800-Red Cross for support.