Fire, Explosions Damage Davidsonville Warehouse, 1 Injured: Officials

DAVIDSONVILLE, MD - Officials said a Davidsonville storage facility burned Saturday, causing several explosions and injuring one.

Crews said the injured victim, a business owner, was treated and released on the scene for a minor wound.

The fire department is still investigating the cause, area of origin and estimated dollar loss.

First responders said a passerby reported the blaze in the 400 block of Central Avenue around 7:55 p.m.

A neighbor called 911 minutes later to report that the "whole building" was on fire and that loud "booms" were heard, a press release said.

Crews said they found the 22,500-square-foot warehouse 75 percent on fire with nobody inside.

Firefighters also said explosions could be heard from inside.

A building occupant said the facility had a substantial fuel load, including hydraulic fluid containment, the release stated.

First responders said they called for a second alarm, given the building's size and the amount of fire.

A team of 98 said it used water brought to the scene to protect the attached business and several exposed vehicles.

Crews said they simultaneously set up a sustainable water supply to obtain the amount of water needed to control the main portion of the fire. This area does not have fire hydrants.

It took about three hours to control the blaze, firefighters said.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department thanked these agencies for their assistance:

• Annapolis Fire Department
• Naval Support Activity Annapolis Fire Department
• Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department
• Anne Arundel County Police Department
• Baltimore Gas and Electric

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