Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Baltimore Fire: Vacant Building Engulfed, Transit Halted
A big fire happened in an empty building in downtown Baltimore.
Firefighters rushed to put it out.
The fire spread to other buildings and grew to a 5-alarm blaze.
Because of the fire, the Light Rail trains aren't running, and buses are taking people instead.
Some city buses have to go a different way, too.
Nobody was hurt, which is good.
Fire officials are still working, and the cause of the fire is not known yet.
A large fire broke out in an abandoned building in downtown Baltimore.
The fire escalated to a 5-alarm blaze.
Firefighters battled the flames from the exterior.
Light Rail service between Camden Station and North Avenue has been suspended.
Authorities are urging people to avoid the area.
- Who
- Baltimore City Fire Department
- What
- A massive fire
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Downtown Baltimore
- Why
- Cause is under investigation
- Location
- Intersection of North Howard Street and West Fayette Street, Baltimore
- Incident Type
- 5-alarm fire
- Buildings Affected
- Vacant structure and adjacent buildings
- Transportation Disruptions
- MTA Light Rail and CityLink Red service suspended/rerouted
- Emergency Response
- Baltimore Fire Department, Police, DOT, DPW
