Fire At Old Waterloo Apartment Caused By Cooking: Officials

ELKRIDGE, MD — Smoke in an apartment drew firefighters to Old Waterloo Road Sunday, the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services reported. There was burned food at the location, officials said.

A 911 caller reported smoke in an apartment in the 6800 block of Old Waterloo Road, fire officials said in a statement before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6.

When crews arrived at Sherwood Crossing, fire officials said they determined food had been burned in an adjacent apartment.

Firefighters were deescalating the situation, according to authorities.

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