At 0814 hours, Truck 1 was dispatched to the 4600 Block of Baltimore Ave in Bladensburg's area. After turning on the Baltimore Ave., a large black column could be seen in the distance. Engine 551 arrived with heavy fire showing from a 4 bay garage.

Truck 1 arrived as the first due Truck and went to work opening up and searching the office and adjoining bays for occupants. Companies went defensive after 10 minutes as the condition of the building began deteriorating. Truck 1 cleared at 1018 hors.