Fatal Fire Under Investigation In Downtown Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ)-- A fatal fire is under investigation in Baltimore City.
Crews responded to the 800 block of Abbott Court.
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— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) September 14, 2021
800 blk Abbott Ct 21202#Oldtown@avalon1958#BMORESBravest arrived with fire showing from a 3 story apartment building. During searches, a civilian was located inside the apartment & pronounced dead on scene. #BCFDFIB on the way to investigate the fire. pic.twitter.com/4OurjgzMwr
Video was posted on citizen app here.
Crews found a fire showing from a 3 story apartment building.
They were able to get it under control in about 20 minutes.
While putting out the fire, they found a person in the building, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Baltimore City police are heading to the scene.
WJZ also has a crew heading to the scene.
Stay with WJZ for more on this developing story.