A conflagration in East Baltimore uprooted five families, leaving approximately 12 people without homes on Sunday afternoon. The Baltimore City Fire Department, as reported by WBALTV, was called to the 3400 block of East Baltimore Street to combat a blaze that had initially engulfed up to four rowhomes. The fire escalated quickly to warrant a three-alarm response, eventually consuming five homes.
According to information obtained by FOX Baltimore, no injuries have been reported in the incident, which saw BCFD working to rapidly contain the fire after it was reported. Authorities had to close down access to the affected block to manage the emergency response safely. By 3:15 p.m., the fire was reported contained, though the damage had been done, and five families found themselves displaced.
Both news sources noted that the American Red Cross and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Emergency Services have aided the affected individuals. As part of the immediate response, the Red Cross assisted those whose lives had been overturned by the fire. Details concerning the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage to the affected rowhomes have not been revealed at this time.
