UPDATE: Crews also responded to a house fire in the 9600-block of Gerst Road (21128) at around 10 a.m. on Thursday following similar reports of a power surge.

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PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are responding to a Thursday morning house fire in the Perry Hall area.

At around 10:30 a.m. on July 13, 2023, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a home in the 9700-block of Powder Hall Road (21128).

Upon arrival, the occupants reported smoke coming from the wall following a recent power surge and outage.

There has been no word on any injuries.