Fire in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood forces evacuations

Fire in Baltimore’s Remington Neighborhood Forces Evacuations

On Friday afternoon, firefighters tackled a blaze at a commercial building in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood, located on the 400 block of West 23rd Street. Flames were visible bursting through the roof near Hampden Avenue, sending smoke across the city.

Nearby homes were evacuated as a safety precaution. Fire Chief James Wallace reported that 23 people were moved to a nearby church and will be allowed to return once the area is declared safe. He estimated that it would take the rest of the day to fully control the fire.

Fire Response and Impact

The Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) is actively working to contain the fire and ensure safety. Residents and commuters are urged to avoid the area.

The MTA LocalLink 94 Fort McHenry bus route is detouring around the fire, which may cause delays.

Effect on Baltimore Public Media

The fire occurred near Baltimore Public Media’s studios. While non-essential personnel were evacuated out of caution, on-air operations continued without interruption.

Description of the Building

The affected structure is a two-story commercial building housing a woodworking business along with a toy or textile manufacturing company, according to Chief Wallace.

Fire Chief James Wallace said, "23 people in total were evacuated to a nearby church, and will be allowed back into their homes once the area is deemed safe."

Author's summary: A major fire in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood prompted evacuations and transit detours, with firefighters working through the day to control the blaze in a two-story commercial building.

WYPR — 2025-11-07