East Baltimore building condemned after collapse, fire officials say

The side of a building collapsed in East Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon, according to fire crews. One person was assessed by first responders but refused treatment.

Crews responded to the building collapse around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Homewood Avenue and East Eager Street. 

Bricks from the building fell on top of some parked vehicles. Officials said the building has been condemned.

City leaders said that the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) building inspector was at the scene, along with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), the Department of Public Works (DPW), and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) crews.

No other information was provided.