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Heat-activated fire alarm at Heartlands facility

Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls

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Engine 82, Truck 2, you're responding to Heartlands (number withheld) Northridge Road.

2/21/2026 07:49 AM

Fire & Arson

N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Fire & Arson reported near N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043 on Feb 21, 2026, 7:49 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible heat-related alarm activation at a care facility on North Ridge Road in Ellicott City. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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