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Published on January 20, 2025
Fatal Fire Rips Through Baltimore Rowhomes, One Dead, Investigation UnderwaySource: Google Street View

A devastating fire on West North Avenue in Baltimore this morning has resulted in one fatality as flames engulfed multiple homes. WBALTV reported that the Baltimore City Fire Department responded to a call just before 7 a.m. to find a vacant three-story rowhome ablaze. The fire rapidly spread and affected three rowhomes before it could be subdued.

When firefighters arrived at the busy scene, where the hazardous blaze was already claiming the life of one individual, they fought to contain the fire as it spread to the adjacent homes on the 1600 block of West North Avenue. The Baltimore Fire Department announced on social media platform X that "crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of all individuals involved." As reported by FOX Baltimore, everyone was asked to avoid the area until further notice.

The intensity of the fire led to a second alarm call at around 7:08 a.m., demonstrating the urgency and severity of the situation. The battle against the inferno continued fiercely until it was placed under control by approximately 8 a.m. Officials have yet to determine the cause of the fire, which is still under investigation.