3 Firefighters Injured in Woodlawn Apartment Blaze

Crews rescued multiple residents from the building as the fire was brought under control.

Feb. 17, 2026 at 10:47pm

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Three Baltimore County firefighters were injured while responding to a fire at an apartment building in Woodlawn on Monday afternoon. First responders were called to the scene around 1:30 p.m. and rescued multiple residents from the building as the fire, which started in a second-floor kitchen, was brought under control by 2:06 p.m. The injured firefighters were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

Why it matters

Apartment fires pose a serious threat to public safety, and this incident highlights the risks that firefighters take on when responding to such emergencies. The quick action of the first responders likely prevented more severe injuries or loss of life.

The details

The fire started in a kitchen on the second floor of the Monica Place apartment building in Woodlawn. Firefighters were able to rescue multiple residents from the building and bring the blaze under control within about 30 minutes. Three firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the response and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

  • The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2026.
  • The fire was brought under control by 2:06 p.m. the same day.

The players

Baltimore County Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the apartment fire and rescued multiple residents.

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What’s next

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Baltimore County Fire Department.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the critical role that firefighters play in protecting public safety, even when it puts their own wellbeing at risk. The community should be grateful for the bravery and professionalism of these first responders.