Yesterday morning, firefighters were called to battle a significant blaze among vacant dwellings at Wenburn Street and Cedley Street. The Baltimore Fire Department took to social media to alert the public, stating they were "currently engaged with a 2-alarm fire / vacant Code X dwellings."
Media Alert: BCFD currently engaged with a 2-alarm fire / vacant Code X dwellings - Wenburn St and Cedley St.
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) November 30, 2024
Updates will be provided as they are available.
The fire was intense enough to be declared a 2-alarm, requiring more firefighters and equipment. The cause and extent of the damage are still unknown, but the department promised to share updates as they become available.
No injuries have been reported in the fire. The Baltimore Fire Department often faces challenges with vacant buildings, which can be dangerous due to unstable structures and no utilities. These empty buildings reflect the city's ongoing socioeconomic struggles and can easily become fire hazards.
