From The Banner · Darreonna Davis,Norman Gomlak · · 1m
Amtrak Fire Evacuates 25 in Essex
Amtrak train car fire in Essex forces 25 evacuations and minor injuries.
In brief
Amtrak train car fire in Essex forces 25 evacuations and minor injuries. At least 25 people were evacuated after an Amtrak train car caught fire in Essex, with two treated for minor injuries. Originally reported by The Banner.
Fire in Amtrak car
Baltimore County crews responded Thursday evening to a fire on an Amtrak train car in Essex.
Evacuation and injuries
At least 25 people were evacuated and at least two were treated for minor injuries, the fire department said in a social media post.
Fire department response
Crews responded at around 5:51 p.m. to a train that had stopped near Canberra Drive and Waterview Way, bringing a pause to train traffic.
Fire extinguished
The fire had been extinguished by 6:30 p.m. and the evacuated passengers, including one with minor injuries, were returned to unaffected train cars.
Train continues
The train continued to its next stop after the fire was extinguished.
The big picture
At least 25 people were evacuated after an Amtrak train car caught fire in Essex, with two treated for minor injuries.
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