A dozen families are grappling with the aftermath of a weekend fire that tore through an apartment complex in Northeast Baltimore's Frankford community. As reported by WBAL-TV, the blaze, which erupted before 11 am at a two-story building on the 4900 block of Crenshaw Avenue, resulted in no injuries but brought a swift second-alarm response from the Baltimore City Fire Department.
In the wake of the displacement, Red Cross disaster response volunteers were present to provide immediate aid such as food and drinking water. "Trained Red Cross disaster response volunteers were at the scene of the fire to provide food and drinking water and are supporting displaced residents with financial assistance, mental health support and other recovery resources, according to need," the organization explained in a statement, as reported by WMAR2 News.
The fire was under control by 11:30 a.m., but its cause remains under investigation. While the exact origin is still uncertain, the impact is deeply felt by those displaced.
