Baltimore City fire crews battled a massive wind-driven brush fire in Camp Small, located near Brand Street.
The fire, which began around 5:15 p.m., engulfed a large pile of trees and logs stacked up to 30 feet high, creating significant challenges for firefighters due to its intensity and limited access to the area, WBAL reports. There was only one roadway to access the woodpiles.
The fire produced heavy embers that have sparked smaller brush fires in nearby areas. Crews have formed strike teams to quickly address these spot fires. To protect critical infrastructure, such as the light rail tracks, operations included shutting down the tracks and de-energizing the catenary lines.
Additionally, firefighters closed portions of I-83 and deployed apparatus to neighborhoods around the fire to prevent spread. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, as access to the fire’s origin remains unsafe.
