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Oxygen Tank Sparks Fire at Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore
A 911 caller has reported a potential emergency at 3501 Asiatic Avenue, alerting first responders to a possible building fire.
Firefighters on the scene have confirmed they are actively battling a substantial blaze, which involves an oxygen tank and has required hazardous materials (hazmat) teams for safe handling of the volatile situation.
Fire crews are currently staging at the nearby Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Facility as they work to bring the fire under control.
At this time, no traffic disruptions have been reported in the area.
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St. Louis, MO — A family is mourning the loss of 6-year-old Lailah Austin, who tragically drowned while attending a party at the Element St. Louis Midtown Hotel on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the hotel, located in the 3700 block of Forest Park Avenue, around 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report from hotel staff who discovered the child unresponsive in the indoor pool.
Emergency responders rushed Lailah to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in critical, unstable condition.
Despite medical efforts, Lailah succumbed to her injuries and passed away on Monday, January 20.
Her family is heartbroken, especially as they were preparing to celebrate her upcoming 7th birthday this Sunday.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has classified the incident as an “accidental injury” and has assigned its Child Abuse Unit to lead the investigation. Authorities have not released additional details at this time.
The tragic incident remains under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Lailah’s family, friends, and the community are rallying together to remember the young girl and support her loved ones during this difficult time.