UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that a mattress had caught fire. The blaze has been extinguished and the cause is under investigation. There were no reported injuries.

Original story below…

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ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday evening house fire in Essex.

The fire was reported at about 6:45 p.m. in the unit block of Eiffel Court (21221).

At the scene, units found smoke showing from a two-story home.

There has been no word on any injuries.

Motorists should use caution in the area.