Crews Battle Large Brush Fire in Baltimore County

Firefighters from multiple counties respond to the blaze near Green Road in Phoenix.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:44pm

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Firefighters from Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and York, Pennsylvania, are battling a large brush fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the Phoenix area of Baltimore County, near Green Road. There are no reports of injuries at this time.

Why it matters

Brush fires can quickly spread and pose a serious threat to nearby homes and businesses, requiring a coordinated response from multiple fire departments to contain the blaze and protect the community.

The details

According to WBAL-TV SKY 11 Capt. Roy Taylor, who was above the scene, fire crews from several counties have responded to the large brush fire in the Phoenix area of Baltimore County. The fire is located near Green Road, and firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze.

  • The brush fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2026.

The players

WBAL-TV SKY 11

A local television news station in Baltimore, Maryland, that provided aerial coverage of the brush fire.

Roy Taylor

The captain of WBAL-TV SKY 11 who was above the scene reporting on the brush fire.

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What’s next

Firefighters will continue to work to extinguish the brush fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

The takeaway

The coordinated response from multiple fire departments highlights the importance of regional cooperation in effectively managing large-scale emergencies and natural disasters that can threaten communities.