Fire at Essex townhouse injures 2 people

ESSEX, Md. (AP) — Baltimore County firefighters have been working overnight to put out a fire at a townhouse in Essex.

WBAL-TV (http://bit.ly/1jZzmOd ) reports fire crews were called to the 1600 block of Poles Road just before midnight on Thursday. Fire officials say two neighbors were taken to a hospital for possible smoke inhalation.

No other injuries were reported.

An investigation continues to determine the cause of the fire.

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Information from: WBAL-TV, http://www.wbaltv.com

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