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Massive Warehouse Fire in West Baltimore Halts Train Services and Forces Evacuations

Firefighters continue battling an uncontrolled six-alarm blaze at a vacant mattress warehouse, disrupting commuter rail lines and displacing residents.

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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 the multi-story mattress warehouse near Edmondson Avenue and Bentalou Street was first reported Monday evening and has escalated to a six-alarm blaze.
  • Over 200 firefighters are engaged in exterior operations to contain the fire, with no injuries reported so far.
  • The blaze has led to the de-energization of nearby train lines, halting Amtrak and MARC Penn Line services, with no timeline for restoration provided.
  • At least 30 residents have been evacuated from nearby homes as smoke and safety concerns persist in the area.
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with authorities working to prevent its spread to adjacent buildings.