EAST BALTIMORE — Two people were hospitalized and at least one resident was displaced after a row home fire broke out Friday night in East Baltimore, according to officials.
Fire breaks out on Curley Street
The Baltimore Fire Department said crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Curley Street around 8:01 p.m. after reports of a residential fire. By 8:10 p.m., firefighters upgraded the incident to a working fire as flames spread through the row home.
Fire officials said the blaze was brought under control at approximately 8:51 p.m., preventing further damage to neighboring homes.
Injuries reported, residents evacuated
Two individuals were injured during the incident and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not been released, and officials did not identify the victims.
During the emergency response, surrounding residents were ordered to evacuate as a safety precaution due to fire extension and roof involvement.
Displaced resident recounts escape
A nearby resident identified as Constance described the frightening moments leading up to her evacuation. She said she was upstairs when her son alerted her that the neighboring home was on fire…