Baltimore Fire: Massive fire breaks out on Langley Street; horrific video emerges amid hazardous materials scare
A fire broke out in the 2200 block of Langley Street. baltimoreThursday in Maryland. On-site visual effects caused strong response fire Trucks tried to put out the flames.
The Baltimore City Fire Department provided an update and shared visuals from the scene. “At 6:37 p.m., the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) was dispatched to 2203 Langley Street for a report of a fire. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that exterior fire had begun to spread to a two-story residence. Officials confirmed that gasoline and propane materials were involved in the incident,” they wrote.
“The fire has since been brought under control by BCFD personnel. No injuries have been reported at this time. The Maryland Department of the Environment has been requested to respond to the scene due to hazardous materials involved. The cause of the fire remains under investigation,” they added.
One person issued an alert regarding hazardous materials, saying “Firefighters are extinguishing a Category 2 fire involving Dangerous goods in southwest Baltimore. “
One person claimed the fire was “caused by gas” and shared a video. “Tonight, firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in Baltimore’s St. Paul neighborhood. A large plume of smoke was visible from north Baltimore. Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by gases,” they wrote. HT.com cannot independently verify these claims. Authorities said the cause remains under investigation.
One page references scanner application information and explain “The commercial office building fire has been extinguished and is being inspected for expansion, etc. The fire is spreading along the railroad tracks and a brush truck attack is in progress. Fuel leaked into a hazardous materials drain. Booms are being placed for containment. Fuel and propane were found at the scene.”
The fire appeared to be huge and could be seen from a distance. “So what’s on fire outside of Baltimore?” asked a man with smoke billowing from the distance.
Another person commented, “Ten minutes ago my partner was showing me a potential fire in downtown Baltimore from her window and I low-key thought, well, maybe an incinerator, but no fatal fire. Hope everyone is okay, the smoke looks ridiculous.”
