Fire crews are responding to a four-alarm fire in Remington with heavy smoke leading to evacuations. The incident is centered near 23rd Street and Hampden Road.
The fire was initially reported as a three-alarm blaze but was quickly upgraded to four alarms. The Baltimore Fire Department is actively working to control the flames on the 400 block of W. 23rd Street and has urged the public to avoid the area.
Joey Henderson from the Office of Emergency Management confirmed that homes along the 400 block of W. 23rd Street are being evacuated for safety.
The Maryland Transit Administration has implemented a temporary southbound detour for the LocalLink 94 bus to Fort McHenry until 5 p.m.
There is no information yet regarding the level of damage or any injuries. FOX45 has a crew on site and will provide updates as the situation develops.
"Homes in the 400 block of W. 23rd Street are being evacuated." — Joey Henderson, Office of Emergency Management
Summary: A four-alarm fire in Remington near 23rd Street and Hampden has triggered evacuations and transit detours, with emergency crews working to contain the blaze and assess the aftermath.