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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.
Fire crews swiftly responded to a brush fire that broke out on Monday afternoon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, California.
The fire, which was first reported at approximately 2:20 p.m., scorched roughly 10 acres before its progress was slowed by fire suppression efforts.
The wildfire was located just south of MCAS Miramar, with plumes of smoke visible from nearby neighborhoods, including North Park, and from major roadways.
Early visuals captured red flames consuming brush in the affected area.
Firefighters from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD), along with neighboring agencies, were quickly deployed to the scene.
Aerial firefighting units, including helicopters from SDFD and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, utilized nearby reservoirs to perform water drops, significantly aiding in containment efforts.
As of the latest updates, the fire is holding steady at approximately 10 acres with a slow rate of spread. Favorable wind conditions have prevented the fire from threatening any structures, and no evacuations have been ordered.
Residents and commuters in the surrounding areas reported seeing smoke but were assured by officials that the situation is under control.
Authorities continue to monitor the fire’s perimeter to ensure it does not rekindle.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters will remain on-site to conduct mop-up operations and ensure no hotspots remain.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops. Community members are advised to stay alert for any official announcements from local authorities.