Brush fire breaks out in Baltimore County during windy, dry conditions
A brush fire broke out Saturday night on Sheppard Pratt's Towson campus, according to Baltimore County Fire officials.
Crews responded to the 6500 block of Charles Street around 7 p.m., where the fire engulfed about 1.5 acres of land.
According to The Baltimore Banner, the fire burned in a wooded area in a valley behind the historic gatehouse near the east side of Charles Street. The scene was not far from the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) and the Towson University athletic fields.
"It is away from any of our buildings. No impact on operations nor any patient concerns," Tamara Chumley, a spokesperson for Sheppard Pratt, told the Baltimore Banner.
The brush fire was contained on Shepard Pratt's property and did not damage any of the buildings or the historic arch.
No injuries were reported, according to fire officials.
Dry, windy conditions reported
The fire occurred as parts of the Baltimore region were under Fire Weather Watch on Saturday due to low humidity and strong winds, according to the First Alert Weather Team.
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 58% of Baltimore County faced a moderate drought last week, while 41% of the county faced a severe drought.
NIDIS predicts that drought conditions will continue in the coming weeks.
The Baltimore Banner reported that there were 40 mph winds in the region at the time of the brush fire.
