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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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Authorities Identify Three Missing Girls in Missouri River Near Dodge Park
A 13-year-old girl was the only one who managed to get out of the water.
Authorities in Omaha have confirmed that search and recovery efforts are ongoing for three girls who went missing in the Missouri River near NP Dodge Park on Tuesday evening, April 15, 2025.
According to officials, four girls had gone fishing and entered the water near a boat dock in the area around 6:00 p.m. Witnesses reported that the girls began to struggle as they floated down the river.
A 13-year-old girl was the only one who managed to get out of the water.
She was later found on the riverbank, visibly distressed and crying.
Omaha Fire Battalion Chief Coby Werner stated that the girl, who was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, informed emergency responders that she was related to the three others who were still missing.
The missing individuals have been identified as 18-year-old Laiana Green, 18-year-old Lah K. Tray Moo, and 11-year-old Eh Cress Moo.
Authorities have not released information suggesting that any of the girls were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.
What began as a rescue operation on Tuesday evening has now transitioned into a recovery mission, as confirmed by Omaha Fire and Rescue on Wednesday morning.
The water temperature in the Missouri River, currently around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, poses a serious risk by potentially delaying the resurfacing of individuals, officials noted.
Search crews were forced to suspend operations around sunset on Tuesday due to low visibility and safety concerns.
The recovery effort resumed early Wednesday morning with a more coordinated strategy—agencies were assigned designated areas along the river to search individually to maximize coverage.
Despite some promising signals throughout the day, those sightings were ultimately determined to be debris.
Emergency services have expanded their search zone and plan to continue efforts into the weekend, moving further downstream. Specialized equipment, including sonar technology, drones, and aerial surveillance from a police helicopter, is being utilized to aid in locating the missing girls.
As of Wednesday evening, eight boats and four responding agencies were actively involved in the search, including Omaha Fire Department, Bennington Fire Department, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“The Missouri River is extremely hazardous, especially at night,” said Battalion Chief Werner. “There’s a strong current, submerged debris, and poor visibility. Earlier today, we saw a large tree float past, which shows how dangerous this environment is for our crews.”
Authorities are requesting the public to avoid the river while recovery operations continue and urge community members to keep the families of the missing girls in their thoughts.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” said a spokesperson for Omaha Fire. “But we remain committed to bringing closure to these families. Our teams will be out here at first light every day until this mission is complete.”