Route 140 closed in Westminster as firefighters battle active fire, authorities ask public to avoid area

WESTMINSTER, Md. — Westminster firefighters, Carroll County, and Baltimore County firefighters are at the scene of a fire in Westminster.

Westminster Fire Department

According to the Westminster Fire Department, Route 140 is currently closed from Market Street down to the Sheetz.

Westminster Fire Department

Authorities are asking people to avoid the area.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.