Rosedale Auto Shop Fire: Mechanic Reportedly Hospitalized

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Fire broke out at a commercial building in Rosedale Wednesday afternoon, reportedly sending one person to the hospital and drawing dozens of firefighters to the area. Traffic was jammed around US 40/Pulaski Highway and MD 7/Philadelphia Road during the emergency response, which continued through rush hour.

Around 4 p.m., crews were called to a building fire in the 7300 block of Philadelphia Road, where they found heavy fire.

A car burst into flames while a mechanic was working on it at an auto shop, requiring a rescue, according to WMAR, which attributed the extensive response to the number of flammable items.

Nearby businesses closed as a result of the blaze as well.

A mechanic was injured in the fire and required hospitalization, according to WJZ.

Route 7 was shut down at Route 40, the Maryland State Highway Administration reported before 6:15 p.m. All lanes were closed, officials said.

After 7 p.m., traffic was backed up on Route 40 west, which was closed at Rosedale Avenue.