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Firefighter Critically Injured After Three-Alarm Fire Rips Through Auto Body Shop

2026 Belair Rd, Clifton Park, Baltimore

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Summary

  • A fire at an auto body shop in Baltimore resulted in life-threatening injuries to an employee and injuries to a firefighter who fell from the second floor.
  • Firefighters responded with multiple alarms, addressing structural concerns and electrical hazards while containing the blaze.

Timeline

The injured firefighter fell from the second floor to the ground floor during the operation, local news reported.

Per local news, an auto body shop employee sustained life-threatening injuries.

One civilian and one firefighter have sustained injuries in the blaze, per local news.

At least one person is reportedly injured, per local news.

Firefighters are coordinating with utility representatives to power down the basin area.

Firefighters have secured the gas from the exterior of the building.

Power remains active at the scene, as firefighters continue operations.

Firefighters report light smoke conditions improving, with no basement access available.

Firefighters are shutting down aerial pipes to redirect water to hand lines, as smoke continues from the roofline.

Conditions are improving, with no visible fire and lighter smoke reported on the Delta and Charlie sides.

Firefighters report visible fire while accessing the stairs and are coordinating efforts in the basement.

Firefighters report white smoke from the roofline and are coordinating to shut down an attack line at Rita Point.

Firefighters report that the primary search of the building is negative for any occupants.

A second-floor railing gave way, causing members to fall, but the building remains structurally sound.

Firefighters are redirecting a hose line to the roof to improve firefighting efforts.

Firefighters are assessing the structural stability from the second-floor balcony before resuming firefighting efforts.

A third alarm has been called, and additional command staff are now on scene.

All units are accounted for, and the medics have been canceled.

Firefighters are evacuating the building on North Rose Street for safety.

Firefighters are evacuating the building and shifting to exterior operations for safety.

Additional fire crews are being directed to the command post with tools to assist in operations.

Firefighters have identified a structural concern at the scene, but no remains have been found.

Firefighters are coordinating to ensure all operations remain outside the building for safety.

Additional fire engines are now in staging, ready to assist as needed.

Firefighters are advised to use their SCBA due to smoke conditions near the main fire building.

Firefighters are shifting to defensive operations and working to access the fire from the rear.

Another medic unit has been requested to assist at the scene.

Firefighters are adjusting their strategy and adding more hose line to tackle the fire.

Firefighters are advised to use caution due to an electrical hazard on the building's front side.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2026 Belair Rd.

A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2001 N Rose St.

The injured firefighter fell from the second floor to the ground floor during the operation, local news reported.

Per local news, an auto body shop employee sustained life-threatening injuries.

One civilian and one firefighter have sustained injuries in the blaze, per local news.

At least one person is reportedly injured, per local news.

Firefighters are coordinating with utility representatives to power down the basin area.

Firefighters have secured the gas from the exterior of the building.

Power remains active at the scene, as firefighters continue operations.

Firefighters report light smoke conditions improving, with no basement access available.

Firefighters are shutting down aerial pipes to redirect water to hand lines, as smoke continues from the roofline.

Conditions are improving, with no visible fire and lighter smoke reported on the Delta and Charlie sides.

Firefighters report visible fire while accessing the stairs and are coordinating efforts in the basement.

Firefighters report white smoke from the roofline and are coordinating to shut down an attack line at Rita Point.

Firefighters report that the primary search of the building is negative for any occupants.

A second-floor railing gave way, causing members to fall, but the building remains structurally sound.

Firefighters are redirecting a hose line to the roof to improve firefighting efforts.

Firefighters are assessing the structural stability from the second-floor balcony before resuming firefighting efforts.

A third alarm has been called, and additional command staff are now on scene.

All units are accounted for, and the medics have been canceled.

Firefighters are evacuating the building on North Rose Street for safety.

Firefighters are evacuating the building and shifting to exterior operations for safety.

Additional fire crews are being directed to the command post with tools to assist in operations.

Firefighters have identified a structural concern at the scene, but no remains have been found.

Firefighters are coordinating to ensure all operations remain outside the building for safety.

Additional fire engines are now in staging, ready to assist as needed.

Firefighters are advised to use their SCBA due to smoke conditions near the main fire building.

Firefighters are shifting to defensive operations and working to access the fire from the rear.

Another medic unit has been requested to assist at the scene.

Firefighters are adjusting their strategy and adding more hose line to tackle the fire.

Firefighters are advised to use caution due to an electrical hazard on the building's front side.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2026 Belair Rd.

A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2001 N Rose St.

The injured firefighter fell from the second floor to the ground floor during the operation, local news reported.

Per local news, an auto body shop employee sustained life-threatening injuries.

One civilian and one firefighter have sustained injuries in the blaze, per local news.

At least one person is reportedly injured, per local news.

Firefighters are coordinating with utility representatives to power down the basin area.

Firefighters have secured the gas from the exterior of the building.

Power remains active at the scene, as firefighters continue operations.

Firefighters report light smoke conditions improving, with no basement access available.

Firefighters are shutting down aerial pipes to redirect water to hand lines, as smoke continues from the roofline.

Conditions are improving, with no visible fire and lighter smoke reported on the Delta and Charlie sides.

Firefighters report visible fire while accessing the stairs and are coordinating efforts in the basement.

Firefighters report white smoke from the roofline and are coordinating to shut down an attack line at Rita Point.

Firefighters report that the primary search of the building is negative for any occupants.

A second-floor railing gave way, causing members to fall, but the building remains structurally sound.

Firefighters are redirecting a hose line to the roof to improve firefighting efforts.

Firefighters are assessing the structural stability from the second-floor balcony before resuming firefighting efforts.

A third alarm has been called, and additional command staff are now on scene.

All units are accounted for, and the medics have been canceled.

Firefighters are evacuating the building on North Rose Street for safety.

Firefighters are evacuating the building and shifting to exterior operations for safety.

Additional fire crews are being directed to the command post with tools to assist in operations.

Firefighters have identified a structural concern at the scene, but no remains have been found.

Firefighters are coordinating to ensure all operations remain outside the building for safety.

Additional fire engines are now in staging, ready to assist as needed.

Firefighters are advised to use their SCBA due to smoke conditions near the main fire building.

Firefighters are shifting to defensive operations and working to access the fire from the rear.

Another medic unit has been requested to assist at the scene.

Firefighters are adjusting their strategy and adding more hose line to tackle the fire.

Firefighters are advised to use caution due to an electrical hazard on the building's front side.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2026 Belair Rd.

A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2001 N Rose St.

The injured firefighter fell from the second floor to the ground floor during the operation, local news reported.

Per local news, an auto body shop employee sustained life-threatening injuries.

One civilian and one firefighter have sustained injuries in the blaze, per local news.

At least one person is reportedly injured, per local news.

Firefighters are coordinating with utility representatives to power down the basin area.

Firefighters have secured the gas from the exterior of the building.

Power remains active at the scene, as firefighters continue operations.

Firefighters report light smoke conditions improving, with no basement access available.

Firefighters are shutting down aerial pipes to redirect water to hand lines, as smoke continues from the roofline.

Conditions are improving, with no visible fire and lighter smoke reported on the Delta and Charlie sides.

Firefighters report visible fire while accessing the stairs and are coordinating efforts in the basement.

Firefighters report white smoke from the roofline and are coordinating to shut down an attack line at Rita Point.

Firefighters report that the primary search of the building is negative for any occupants.

A second-floor railing gave way, causing members to fall, but the building remains structurally sound.

Firefighters are redirecting a hose line to the roof to improve firefighting efforts.

Firefighters are assessing the structural stability from the second-floor balcony before resuming firefighting efforts.

A third alarm has been called, and additional command staff are now on scene.

All units are accounted for, and the medics have been canceled.

Firefighters are evacuating the building on North Rose Street for safety.

Firefighters are evacuating the building and shifting to exterior operations for safety.

Additional fire crews are being directed to the command post with tools to assist in operations.

Firefighters have identified a structural concern at the scene, but no remains have been found.

Firefighters are coordinating to ensure all operations remain outside the building for safety.

Additional fire engines are now in staging, ready to assist as needed.

Firefighters are advised to use their SCBA due to smoke conditions near the main fire building.

Firefighters are shifting to defensive operations and working to access the fire from the rear.

Another medic unit has been requested to assist at the scene.

Firefighters are adjusting their strategy and adding more hose line to tackle the fire.

Firefighters are advised to use caution due to an electrical hazard on the building's front side.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2026 Belair Rd.

A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2001 N Rose St.

The injured firefighter fell from the second floor to the ground floor during the operation, local news reported.

Per local news, an auto body shop employee sustained life-threatening injuries.

One civilian and one firefighter have sustained injuries in the blaze, per local news.

At least one person is reportedly injured, per local news.

Firefighters are coordinating with utility representatives to power down the basin area.

Firefighters have secured the gas from the exterior of the building.

Power remains active at the scene, as firefighters continue operations.

Firefighters report light smoke conditions improving, with no basement access available.

Firefighters are shutting down aerial pipes to redirect water to hand lines, as smoke continues from the roofline.

Conditions are improving, with no visible fire and lighter smoke reported on the Delta and Charlie sides.

Firefighters report visible fire while accessing the stairs and are coordinating efforts in the basement.

Firefighters report white smoke from the roofline and are coordinating to shut down an attack line at Rita Point.

Firefighters report that the primary search of the building is negative for any occupants.

A second-floor railing gave way, causing members to fall, but the building remains structurally sound.

Firefighters are redirecting a hose line to the roof to improve firefighting efforts.

Firefighters are assessing the structural stability from the second-floor balcony before resuming firefighting efforts.

A third alarm has been called, and additional command staff are now on scene.

All units are accounted for, and the medics have been canceled.

Firefighters are evacuating the building on North Rose Street for safety.

Firefighters are evacuating the building and shifting to exterior operations for safety.

Additional fire crews are being directed to the command post with tools to assist in operations.

Firefighters have identified a structural concern at the scene, but no remains have been found.

Firefighters are coordinating to ensure all operations remain outside the building for safety.

Additional fire engines are now in staging, ready to assist as needed.

Firefighters are advised to use their SCBA due to smoke conditions near the main fire building.

Firefighters are shifting to defensive operations and working to access the fire from the rear.

Another medic unit has been requested to assist at the scene.

Firefighters are adjusting their strategy and adding more hose line to tackle the fire.

Firefighters are advised to use caution due to an electrical hazard on the building's front side.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2026 Belair Rd.

A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2001 N Rose St.

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Radio Clips

Baltimore Fire (B/U) · Feb 26, 10:55AM · 0:10
We're in front of 2026 Belair Road, on the side of Charlie. Okay, 42, cancel the last. 41, again, 526.
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Baltimore Fire (B/U) · Feb 26, 10:54AM · 0:30
Truck 26 to command. Commanding to Battalion 4, we're going to take Charlie. Give me good eyes on that Charlie side, rear. Let me know if we can get some type of device in there, start for our water. Go ahead, Truck 26. On site, Charlie. I got two roll-up doors. I'm in the process of getting opened up now. And one main door just got opened up. There's still a lot of viable space back here. Looks like the fire hasn't made it towards the Bravo side yet.
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Baltimore Fire (B/U) · Feb 26, 10:54AM · 0:30
42 to attach, 41 staging. 41 plug, front of 2026 Belair Road. Engine 13 command, you need BGE Electric to go, wires involved. Alright, command direct, communications copy, BGE Electric side. Alright, also, cross the second alarm, have them stage at Belair and Sinclair. A large one-story garage, well off. We're going to...
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Comments30

fallschurchUser1632932007Feb 26 at 12:55 PM

One of my relatives was injured in this fire. Please Pray

BaltimoreCityVibesFeb 26 at 2:15 PM

Oh my gosh! They are in my thoughts.

southsiderFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

1 civilian burnt sent to Bayview

saltedcaramelFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

Damn

BurnieQteFeb 26 at 11:53 AM

Anybody know the body shops name

citizen_of_baltimoreFeb 26 at 11:27 AM

That insurance money tho

fallschurchUser1632932007Feb 26 at 12:55 PM

One of my relatives was injured in this fire. Please Pray

BaltimoreCityVibesFeb 26 at 2:15 PM

Oh my gosh! They are in my thoughts.

southsiderFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

1 civilian burnt sent to Bayview

saltedcaramelFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

Damn

BurnieQteFeb 26 at 11:53 AM

Anybody know the body shops name

citizen_of_baltimoreFeb 26 at 11:27 AM

That insurance money tho

fallschurchUser1632932007Feb 26 at 12:55 PM

One of my relatives was injured in this fire. Please Pray

BaltimoreCityVibesFeb 26 at 2:15 PM

Oh my gosh! They are in my thoughts.

southsiderFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

1 civilian burnt sent to Bayview

saltedcaramelFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

Damn

BurnieQteFeb 26 at 11:53 AM

Anybody know the body shops name

citizen_of_baltimoreFeb 26 at 11:27 AM

That insurance money tho

fallschurchUser1632932007Feb 26 at 12:55 PM

One of my relatives was injured in this fire. Please Pray

BaltimoreCityVibesFeb 26 at 2:15 PM

Oh my gosh! They are in my thoughts.

southsiderFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

1 civilian burnt sent to Bayview

saltedcaramelFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

Damn

BurnieQteFeb 26 at 11:53 AM

Anybody know the body shops name

citizen_of_baltimoreFeb 26 at 11:27 AM

That insurance money tho

fallschurchUser1632932007Feb 26 at 12:55 PM

One of my relatives was injured in this fire. Please Pray

BaltimoreCityVibesFeb 26 at 2:15 PM

Oh my gosh! They are in my thoughts.

southsiderFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

1 civilian burnt sent to Bayview

saltedcaramelFeb 26 at 11:07 AM

Damn

BurnieQteFeb 26 at 11:53 AM

Anybody know the body shops name

citizen_of_baltimoreFeb 26 at 11:27 AM

That insurance money tho

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