BALTIMORE, MD—A five-alarm fire broke out in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon, September 2, sending thick smoke into the sky near the intersection of North Howard Street and West Fayette Street, officials reported. The Baltimore City Fire Department is leading efforts to contain the blaze, with assistance from multiple agencies, as the fire disrupts traffic and shuts down light rail service in the area.
The fire was reported shortly before 3:30 p.m. EDT, with the Baltimore City Fire Department posting an alert on X stating, “ACTIVE FIRE INCIDENT #bcfd is currently on the scene of an active fire at N. Howard St and W. Fayette St. Crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of all individuals involved. Please avoid the area and updates will be provided as they are available.”
No injuries have been reported, but the scale of the response suggests significant challenges, with Fox45 News confirming the fire escalated to a five-alarm status…