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Multiple homes were impacted by a blaze that broke out in Baltimore, Maryland. Shocking footage from the scene showed thick plumes of smoke billowing from the flames that had wrapped multiple rowhomes in the city.
Firefighters rushed to the scene and put out the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and it is under investigation. It was earlier reported that the fire was expanding rapidly.
It is not known whether anyone was hurt in the fire as of yet or whether anyone was home during the blaze. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews had also been dispatched due to arcing utility poles that are posing a risk to firefighters.
Dramatic footage showed flames tear through several homes (wbal)The fire, which broke out at around 5pm local time on Wednesday afternoon, is reported to have impacted as many as six homes. It was later reported that the fire started at one residency and spread to at least three more.
The flames have been contained, it is reported (Baltimore City Fire Department)
The fire in Baltimore impacted six residencies (Baltimore City Fire Department)No injuries have been reported as of yet as a result of the fire. Baltimore City Fire Department wrote in a Facebook post: "BCFD units on the scene battling a two alarm fire in the 300 block of A. Robinson Street, Southeast Baltimore.
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Fortunately there are no reported injuries (wbal)"Companies arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the rear of a two story brick occupied dwelling. The intensity of the fire caused it to rapidly spread encompassing a total of six dwellings. Fortunately there are no reported injuries and the cause of the fire remains under investigation."
Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the rear of a two story brick occupied dwelling (Baltimore City Fire Department)The fire department shared pictures of the scene showing the fire extinguished and the properties severely damaged. The fire was upgraded to 2-alarm, according to Baltimore City Fire Department spokesperson Kevin Cartwright. Firefighters have mostly contained the flames, but are continuing to extinguish hot spots.
Dramatic footage showed flames tear through several homes (wbal)The fire originated at the back of the properties and rapidly spread towards the north, according to Mr. Cartwright. A resident of the area, Brian Sullivan, who lives just a few houses down from those damaged, said he was working from home in his basement when he heard a loud bang.
As per Mr. Sullivan, when the fire broke out, his wife took hold of the dog while he rushed to the corner to dial 911. He said he witnessed the flames bursting out of multiple windows and quickly spreading towards his residence, but fortunately, his home remained unaffected by the fire.
BCFD units on the scene battling a two alarm fire in the 300 block of A. Robinson Street, Southeast Baltimore (Baltimore City Fire Department)A group of people were sitting on stoops and the sidewalk while fire trucks were visible in the background, he added. After the fire was extinguished, Mr Sullivan gazed up at the smoldering structures, while a ladder from the fire department laid on the roof of his house.
He told the Baltimore Banner: "It’s a good reminder to check for fire risks, exits. But I could have used a gentler reminder." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and videos on this breaking news story.