Firefighter Hurt, $1.5M In Damage Caused By Smoking On Annapolis Balcony: Report

ANNAPOLIS, MD — An Annapolis blaze injured a firefighter and caused $1.5 million in damage on Monday, officials said.

Investigators think the fire started when smoking materials were improperly discarded on the second-floor balcony of a residential building.

The Annapolis Fire Department said the firefighter was treated, and no other injuries were reported.

A press release said the American Red Cross offered help to the affected residents, but they declined the assistance.

Officials said a passerby reported the fire and entrapment around 7:55 p.m. Crews responded to the 20 block of Eastern Avenue in Eastport.

First responders said they arrived to find flames in the attic and heavy smoke on the balcony of the two-story building.

About 45 firefighters controlled the scene in roughly 45 minutes, the release said.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department and the Naval Support Activity Annapolis Fire Department also assisted in the one-alarm blaze.

Investigators said the building's smoke detectors worked properly.

This map shows the area where officials said the fire happened.