Baltimore Fire responds to vacant building in dangerous condition amid concerns about collapse

Dangerous conditions and concerns about the collapse of a vacant building in downtown Baltimore prompted a response from city fire crews on Sunday. 

Firefighters were called to the 300 block of N. Eutaw Street for a report of a building collapse. 

When they arrived, crews found that the building was in a dangerous condition and there were concerns about further collapse, according to Baltimore City Fire spokesperson John Marsh.

The building is located between another vacant building and an occupied building that was evacuated, officials said. On Monday morning, Marsh said multiple buildings were involved in the partial collapse. 

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BDOT), and Baltimore's Department of Public Works (DPW) were notified. No injuries were reported.

Building inspection 

According to Marsh, a request was made for a structural engineer to inspect the building. 

Fire officials hope it will shed light on the cause of the collapse and the extent of the damage.