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News Breaking News Baltimore Firefighters Battle Blaze in Vacant Rowhouses, Second Alarm Called

Baltimore Firefighters Battle Blaze in Vacant Rowhouses, Second Alarm Called

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March 09, 2026 | Baltimore Co, MD

Firefighters responded to a significant fire engulfing five two-story vacant rowhouses late Monday. Crews arrived around 11:30 p.m. on March 9 following initial reports of flames in the structures. The fire's intensity and rapid spread prompted a second alarm, summoning extra resources to the scene.

BCFD Request 2nd alarm, fire in (5) 2-story vacant rowhouses, several lines workingBCFD Request 2nd alarm, fire in (5) 2-story vacant rowhouses, several lines working

Several hose lines were stretched to combat the flames, with crews working to contain the blaze and stop it from reaching adjacent buildings. No injuries were reported, and investigators are probing the fire's origin.

The event underscores persistent issues with abandoned properties in cities, which heighten dangers during such crises.

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