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AACO Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Fire In 107 Degree Heat Index

SEVERNA PARK, Md. (WJZ) -- Anne Arundel County Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in extreme heat on Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to Benfield Florist and Park Deli just after 5 p.m. for a reported fire. Officials said that firefighters saw fire upon arrival.

About 66 firefighters worked in 107-degree heat index to put out the blaze.

Officials said that Anne Arundel County firefighters rehabbed after having had to work in the conditions.

Earlier in the day, firefighters also battled a garage fire.

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