Local fire companies were alerted for a fire at the Eldersburg Safeway store located at 1313 Londontown Blvd. The initial call was dispatched at approximately 5:03 pm.
Sykesville Freedom District Fire Chief 12, Ed Ruch Jr., arrived on the scene and reported working dumpster fires with extension into the building at the loading dock and receiving area. Sykesville's Engine and Tower arrived at the rear of the building and other units set up at other locations during the incident.
Gamber & Community Fire Co. Engine 131 responded on the initial call and was followed by Engine 134 to complete the assignment. Duty 13 also responded. Engine 131 dropped a supply line from the hydrant located at Rt. 32 and Londontown Blvd. Crews assisted with extinguishment and smoke removal.
Police established road blocks to prevent traffic from entering the parking lots around the Safeway Store. Traffic was especially heavy at the evening rush hour and due to many people shopping for groceries ahead of the predicted snow storm.
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Firefighters work to extinguish remaining hot spots in the ceiling of the loading dock.
Two dumpsters were fully involved in fire.
The loading dock area of the Safeway Store.
The interior of the loading dock and receiving area still filled with smoke.
