Smoke Damage Reported in Odenton Home Due to Overheated Dryer

January 18, 2026 | Odenton, MD

Firefighters responded to reports of smoke filling the basement of a home at 2742 Thornbrook Court in Odenton on Jan. 18 at around 11:50 a.m. Engine 282 arrived to discover the smoke stemming from an overheated clothes dryer. Crews quickly cut power to the machine, inspected for any spread of fire and ventilated the space to disperse the haze. The situation resulted in no injuries and was limited to smoke damage in the basement.

Engine 282 on Scene Reporting smoke in Basement from overheated dryer securing power checking for extn & venting.

This event underscores the need for routine upkeep of home appliances to avoid potential dangers.

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