Baltimore city fire: Massive blaze in abandoned buildings on North Howard Street - Videos

A massive fire on North Howard & Fayette in Baltimore engulfed abandoned buildings, halted light rail, and drew a multi-agency response; no injuries reported.

Updated on: Sep 3, 2025, 01:47:03 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A massive blaze broke out on North Howard Street and Fayette Street in Baltimore City in Maryland, on Tuesday afternoon. Reports indicated that the fire broke out at one or more abandoned buildings in that area. Smoke from the fire was visible across the city.

A multi-agency response is underway and the light rail service through the area has been temporarily suspended. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.

Here's a video of the fire:

"Crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of all individuals involved," the fire department said in a post on X.

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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