Overview

• Baltimore firefighters are battling a multiple-alarm blaze at North Howard Street and West Fayette Street after a report around 3:30 p.m.
• Crews remain on scene working to contain the fire in the abandoned structure, with heavy smoke reported downtown.
• The Maryland Transit Administration suspended Light Rail service through the downtown corridor and is running shuttle buses for riders.
• CityLink Red is detouring between Fayette Street and Liberty Street until 11:30 p.m. because of fire activity.
• Authorities have issued an avoid-the-area advisory, and reports of people possibly trapped remain unconfirmed as the situation develops.