1 firefighter dead, 4 others injured after rowhomes catch fire in northwest Baltimore

  • Source: WBAL-TV NBC 11 Baltimore
  • Published: 10/20/2023 12:00 AM

VIDEOS: One firefighter is dead and four others were injured while battling a large rowhome fire in northwest Baltimore Thursday afternoon. SkyTeam 11 was over the scene in the 5200 block of Linden Heights Avenue. Firefighters responded at around 3:45 p.m., Chief James Wallace said. Crews entered the building to attack the flames when the fire rapidly grew. They declared a two-alarm fire as more units responded to the scene. One firefighter died and four others were injured with burns of varying degrees. Some are recovering at Shock Trauma, others at Johns Hopkins Bayview. At least three of the injured firefighters are in serious condition, according to officials. Preliminary investigation led officials to believe that some of the homes were occupied. Police are interviewing people who were in the area at the time.



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