A contractor has been treated and released from the hospital following serious injuries from a two-alarm fire that erupted at a Canton asphalt processing facility. According to FOX Baltimore, the fire began Saturday before 4:30 p.m. and took about 40 minutes to contain. First responders to the 1500 block of Ponca Street encountered visible flames and heavy smoke from the GAF asphalt processing plant.
According to statements from the Baltimore Sun, the injured person was a contractor working at the GAF facility. Details regarding the severity of the injuries have not been disclosed, but they were described as serious. Despite this incident, no other employees were harmed in the fire. The prompt response of Baltimore Police and firefighters was crucial in managing the blaze and ensuring the safety of the plant's workers.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Officials are looking into whether leaking asphalt on some pipes started the fire, but this hasn’t been confirmed. Updates are expected as the story develops.
