At approximately 10:10pm units from Gamber & Community Fire Company and surrounding fire departments were alerted for a reported house fire in the 100 Block of Henry Avenue in Sykesville. First arriving units found fire showing from the rear of a two-story single family dwelling. The residents were able to self evacuate from the structure prior to the fire departments arrival. A Rapid Intervention Dispatch was requested adding additional units to the incident. Winfield's Chief 14 operated as the Division 2 supervisor while the crew from Engine 142 assisted with fire suppression. Tanker 14 assisted with water supply. Engine 141 & Medic 149 were alerted on the rapid intervention dispatch. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the incident.

See Carroll County Times link below for further news on the fire;
https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cc-sykesville-fire-20190208-story.html

Photos Courtesy of Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department.