ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — An office building in Glen Burnie has been evacuated after fire crews reported the parking area had "structural integrity issues."
Around 2:30 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to a 911 call in the 7300 Ritchie Highway.
First responders arrived to find the parking garage beneath Empire Tower, a privately-owned 10-story office building, had been compromised during construction work.
Glen Burnie office building deemed unsafe after evacuation over structural concern
Officials say out of an abundance of caution, 100 people were evacuated, with no injuries reported at this time.
One day later, the building remains unsafe, meaning no public entry is permitted.
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department reiterated on social media the building did not collapse.
Due to the repair work needed for the building, Crain Highway between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue have been closed.
Southbound MD-3 Business between 8th Avenue and Virginia Avenue has also been closed.
Drivers are asked to follow all detours and avoid the area.
