Officials Investigate Fire, Reported Explosions on Washington Blvd.

Investigators at the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services are looking into the cause of a fire and possible explosions Monday on Washington Boulevard, according to a spokesperson.

Fire crews were called to Dakis Automotive, at 7491 Washington Blvd. in Jessup, at about 4:15 p.m., after several bystanders called 911 with reports of loud explosions and black smoke, according to spokeswoman Jacqueline Cutler. 

When they arrived, crews found a fire, which they brought under control within about 20 minutes, Cutler said. No one was injured and investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire and possible explosions. 

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