Massive Baltimore fire at Camp Small out after smoldering for several days
BALTIMORE -- A massive wind-fueled fire that started at Camp Small, a wood recycling plant in Baltimore, is completely out after smoldering for nearly four days, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department.
The fire started on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 5 in a large storage area with trees and logs stacked about 30 feet tall at Camp Small along W. Cold Spring Lane, according to Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace.
It took crews roughly 24 hours to contain the massive fire, preventing damage to surrounding infrastructure.
Once the fire was contained on Friday, it smoldered for nearly four days, before going out on Monday evening, fire officials said.
Over 100 firefighters and 12 engine companies responded to the blaze to help.
While there were no injuries or damage, the fire shut down roadways, schools, and businesses.
The Camp Small recycling plant saw four fires in the past five years. It's a zero-waste recycling facility in Baltimore's Woodberry neighborhood that is run by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.
