Four-Alarm Warehouse Fire in Remington, Baltimore
First responders are actively fighting a four-alarm fire at a warehouse in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood that began Friday afternoon. According to John Marsh, spokesperson for the Baltimore City Fire Department, the blaze is located in a commercial building at the intersection of 23rd Street and Hampden Avenue.
The fire department is on site along with the Baltimore Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management. Fire officials evacuated 23 residents from rowhomes on the 400 block of West 23rd Street, which is adjacent to the affected warehouse. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported among civilians or firefighters.
Firefighter Efforts and Safety Measures
Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace stated,
“All civilians are in good shape.”
He praised the firefighters' efforts, noting,
“City firefighters 100% saved the houses back here on 23rd Street.”
Chief Wallace described the dangerous conditions faced by the team:
- Working within 50 feet of the warehouse fire to protect nearby homes
- Operating near energized BGE power lines
- Contending with intense fire volume
- Using handlines inside homes, on roofs, and even above homes
He also explained that the warehouse spans two addresses on Hampden Avenue, housing two separate businesses.
Summary
The swift evacuation and determined efforts by Baltimore firefighters prevented injuries and protected nearby homes during this impactful four-alarm warehouse fire.