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Baltimore Mattress Warehouse Fire Contained After Massive Seven-Alarm Response

Over 200 firefighters battled the blaze, displacing residents and disrupting regional rail services, as investigations into the cause continue.

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A MARC train sits at Camden Station in Baltimore after making the final stop during Thursday's commute. President Biden announced a tentative railway labor deal to avoid a shutdown that would have affected the Camden and Brunswick MARC lines,
City firefighters are battling a warehouse fire Monday evening in West Baltimore. (Karl M. Ferron, Baltimore Sun)

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.