3 Fires Near Loch Raven Reservoir Prompt Investigation

TOWSON, MD — A fire in the Loch Raven watershed prompted a full-station callout Wednesday afternoon, officials said. It is the third call firefighters have handled in two weeks in the area.

"While it is too early to definitively say these fires were intentionally set, we ask that our neighbors and visitors who frequent the area remain vigilant," the Providence Volunteer Fire Company said in a statement. "If you see something, say something. Woods fires have the potential to spread to neighboring structures and rapidly grow in intensity, threatening lives and the environment."

An ATV and four-wheel drive trucks were required to get firefighters into the woods to put out the blaze Wednesday afternoon, the Providence Volunteer Fire Company reported before 3 p.m.

The woods fire broke out around the Loch Raven dam, behind 1123 High Country, fire officials said.

Fire investigators were summoned.

The fire company was also called Nov. 22 to a fire at Loch Raven and Nov. 21 to a 3-acre wildfire at Loch Raven Reservoir.

Anyone in the area during the fires who may have information that could help investigators can call the Baltimore County Police Department's Arson Team at 410-887-4870.