Overview
- The fire at a vacant, multi-story mattress warehouse in West Baltimore began Monday evening and escalated to a seven-alarm incident.
- More than 200 firefighters worked overnight to contain the fire, which has been restricted to the original structure as of Tuesday morning.
- Approximately 30 residents were temporarily evacuated as a precaution, but no injuries have been reported among residents or firefighters.
- Amtrak and MARC services were disrupted due to the warehouse's proximity to train tracks, though Amtrak service has since resumed with delays, while MARC Penn Line remains suspended.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with firefighters continuing to address deep-seated hotspots within the structure.