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Two-Alarm fire engulfs multiple homes in Baltimore, one person injured

R.Taylor1 hr ago

BALTIMORE - A two-alarm fire engulfed multiple vacant buildings in Baltimore early Thursday morning, leaving one person injured and four units damaged.

The fire began around 2:30 a.m., drawing a response of 60 firefighters and 14 units to the scene. Fire officials reported that the fire has since been brought under control and knocked down.

One victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries related to the fire. No other injuries have been reported.

The fire department spokesperson stated that four units were completely engulfed in flames, with a possible fifth unit affected. The cause of the fire remains undetermined and is under investigation.

Firefighters continue to work on the backside of the houses where the fire spread. The incident commander described it as a "working fire" that required a two-alarm response.

Authorities have not released information about the extent of damage to the buildings or the condition of the injured person. The investigation is ongoing.

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