Heavy Fire At West Baltimore Rowhome Put Out, One Firefighter Injured
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Firefighters responded to a blaze at a row home Friday afternoon in the Harlem Park neighborhood of West Baltimore.
One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries, officials said.
The fire union said around 6:26 p.m. that the fire, on the 1000 block of West Franklin Street, has impacted all three floors of the three-story building. About an hour later, they said the fire was under control.
The union said the closes fire engine was closed for staffing Friday night, possibly leading to a delay in response.
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— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) January 1, 2022
1000 blk W Franklin St 21223#HarlemPark@docbullock
Visible fire is out, #BMORESBravest is checking for hidden fire. One Firefighter is being taken to the burn center with a minor injury. #BCFDFIB on scene to investigate the cause and origin. https://t.co/ZYa2w5tz46 pic.twitter.com/Gzk5XD5tmh