Shortly after 1 a.m. Monday December 28, PVFC Engine 321 and Squad 322 were assigned on Fire Box 33-09 for a dwelling fire reported at 5227 Pembroke Avenue in Woodlawn.  A Baltimore County 4th Precinct police unit reported heavy smoke in the area, and found the house with heavy smoke showing.  BCoFD Engine 3 (Woodlawn career) laid in from Virginia and Pembroke, and found heavy smoke and fire showing from a 2-story house, and a working fire assignment was requested.  Firefighters encountered a basement fire with extension, and stretched several lines in an attempt to knock down the fire.  While Engine 3 stretched a line through the front door, BCoFD Engine 13 (Westview career) completed the water supply and ran a second attack line to the basement access on Side Charlie. Pikesville units arrived just behind the first arriving companies and immediately assisted BCoFD Truck 13 with ladders and ventilation.  The Squad crew reported to the rear of the house and attempted to conduct a primary search, and the Engine crew entered on the first floor to assist with fire attack.  These tasks were short lived when the home's gas main ignited, and command ordered firefighters to evacuate. An exterior attack was utilized to knock down the fire before reentering.  During this brief period of time Pikesville crews assisted with one of the 5 attack lines, removed additional windows and set up exterior lights.  Command allowed crews to enter the house and attack the fire which was now on all three levels.  Once again, the Squad crew entered the basement to work with Engine 13 and the Engine crew went to work on the first floor.  After a quick rehab and bottle swap, both Pikesville crews entered the 2nd floor by ground ladder to open up and find hidden fire. PVFC units were on the scene for several hours before returning home. </br>

<br> Units on scene: </br>

<br> 1st Alarm: BC2 E3 E13 E2 E321 E18 T13 SQ322 </br>

<br> Working Fire & Special calls: E4 E19 E5 T18 M2 EMS8 AU57 RH156 </br>