SIX INJURED IN DUNDALK DWELLING FIRE

Update, September 9:

A child succumbed to injuries sustained in a September 4th Dundalk dwelling fire. The victim is 8-year-old Nolan Mars of the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, 21222. Nolan was found in a second-floor bedroom suffering from cardiac arrest. Crews rescued Nolan from the home, immediately initiated life-saving measures, and transported him to a local hospital. An adult male and four children sustained minor injuries in the fire. 

Nine cats also perished in the fire which has been ruled accidental due to an electrical malfunction. 

Original release:

An early morning fire in Dundalk sent six civilians to area hospitals. Fire crews responded to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, 21222, at 3:44 a.m. for a report of a dwelling fire. They found fire visible from the first floor of the home.

Crews began search and rescue efforts after being told that a child was still in the home. They located an 8-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The child was treated on scene by EMS personnel and transported to an area hospital. An adult male and four additional children escaped the fire with minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals by EMS. 

During search efforts, crews also rescued nine cats and two dogs from the home. In total, the fire displaced seven residents. 

Baltimore County Police fire investigators are determining the cause of the fire.