UPDATE:
Fire crews are on the scene extinguishing hot spots.
#Update. Commercial building fire 8200blk Eastern Ave #21224. Crews continue to extinguish hot spots.. #BCFD FIB and approximately 100 Fire personnel on scene. DT1824 •TA pic.twitter.com/YNUkXiwxro
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) September 16, 2025
Authorities say there is no threat to the community. No employees or firefighters were hurt.
The water supply is unaffected and remains safe for consumption. There are no HAZMAT concerns.
Crews will remain at the treatment plant for the next 2-3 hours.
Original Article :
There is an active fire at the Back River treatment plant in Dundalk.
No injuries have been reported.
All employees have been evacuated.
Fire crews arrived at the scene to find black smoke and machinery on fire.
Authorities are still gathering information.
