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Firefighters recovered two bodies from rubble of the house fire on Keswick Road in Baltimore
A major fire broke out early Tuesday morning in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, destroying multiple rowhouses.
The fire, which was initially classified as a three-alarm fire but was later upgraded to a five-alarm emergency, spread rapidly from the original structure to a dozen adjacent homes.
Baltimore City Fire Department units responded to the scene at around 6 a.m., arriving at the 3400 block of Keswick Road.
Family members reported that two individuals were missing from the house where the fire originated, prompting a search effort. One person was transported to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Tragically, the bodies of two victims have been recovered from the rubble of the fire at 3640 Keswick Road.
Fire Chief James Wallace confirmed that there were no firefighter injuries but expressed concerns about the structural integrity of the original fire building, which was at risk of a second collapse.
Heavy equipment was being used cautiously to conduct thorough searches for the missing individuals.
The fire caused significant damage to the affected homes, with two structures collapsing and up to 10 others being impacted. The strong smell of smoke lingered in the area for hours after the fire was extinguished. Residents were actively assisting displaced families.
Emergency crews remain on the scene, continuing to extinguish the fire and conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident.
Further details regarding the victims and the circumstances surrounding the fire will be released as they become available.
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Jessica Sellers and her three children killed in Carrollton house fire
First responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
Carrollton, KY – A devastating fire ripped through a downtown Carrollton residence on Thursday morning, claiming the lives of multiple residents.
The City of Carrollton issued a social media alert around 8:00 AM, urging people to avoid the 200 block of 5th Street due to the active fire.
According to the Carrollton Police Department, authorities received reports of the blaze shortly after 6:00 AM and arrived on the scene within six minutes.
The house fire claimed the lives of Jessica Gibson Sellers and her three children. While her granddaughter survived and is currently receiving critical care in the hospital, her daughter and two sons were unable to escape the blaze.
Thankfully, first responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
“Officers found the child collapsed on the floor near the rear door,” stated Dave Roberts, Public Information Officer for the Carrollton Police Department.
The child was initially transported to a nearby hospital but was later transferred to a Louisville facility for further treatment.
Authorities believe that five to six individuals resided in the two-story home, but the exact number of occupants present during the fire remains unclear. As of 11:30 AM, fire crews continued their efforts to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene for investigators. Kentucky Utilities personnel are also on-site, assisting with debris removal using excavators.
Due to ongoing operations, the surrounding area is expected to remain closed for several hours. The Kentucky State Police Arson Unit is assisting with the investigation.