Baltimore courthouse temporarily closed following evacuation caused by outside fire
BALTIMORE -- The Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse in Baltimore City was evacuated Tuesday morning because of a fire outside the courthouse. The courthouse will remain closed for the rest of the day, officials said.
The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse is temporarily closed due to an emergency evacuation. Please stay clear of the area and watch for reopening updates.
— Baltimore City Sheriff's Office (@bmoresheriff) February 7, 2023
Baltimore City Fire Union said some of the smoke came into the building, on N. Calvert Street, so firefighters used fans to get rid of the smoke.
#BMORESBravest are extinguishing a fire outside of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse at 100 N Calvert St. Some smoke has entered the building so firefighters are using fans to remove it. pic.twitter.com/QeWLyPusZw
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) February 7, 2023
The Baltimore City Fire Department contained the fire, without visible damage to the courthouse, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Officials said the courthouse will remain closed for the rest of the day.