Name: Brush Fire Near Railway video
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T21:28:42.000Z
Description: Firefighters in Baltimore are actively working to contain a fire at 2500 N Howard St, utilizing hydrants for water supply and coordinating to halt nearby rail traffic for safety.

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Firefighters in Baltimore are actively working to contain a fire at 2500 N Howard St, utilizing hydrants for water supply and coordinating to halt nearby rail traffic for safety.

Brush Fire Near Railway

 We had a large pile of debris that extended into the trees and down the embankment towards the railroad crawl, I think.

 Officer Top 16 of the Senior Command, he's going to be remaining on the fire ground with all the other units.

We had a large pile of debris that extended into the trees and down the embankment towards the railroad crawl, I think. I'm going to be on that service. Officer Top 16 of the Senior Command, he's going to be remaining on the fire ground with all the other units. And keep the fire ground channel.

Firefighters report the debris pile extended into nearby trees and down an embankment.

 We're at a communication, you should place this fire under control.

The fire is now under control per firefighters.

 I want you to keep that line up there until we can get the power shut down,

 and we can finish final and stay with it.

I want you to keep that line up there until we can get the power shut down, and we can finish final and stay with it.

Firefighters are waiting to shut down power before completing their efforts to extinguish the fire.

 All units use caution, possible train coming through track, all units use caution, possible

All units use caution, possible train coming through track, all units use caution, possible train coming through track, 1736.

Firefighters are advised to use caution due to a possible train approaching the area.

 Looks like you got debris, exactly what 21 Engine said.

 Also, you got a dumpster that's going as well.

 Alright, I copy. I'm sending you Engine 2 to the hairline for the Root.

This is Dean Root for command. Hey Root. Looks like you got debris, exactly what 21 Engine said. Also, you got a dumpster that's going as well. Nothing on the building. Not yet. Alright, I copy. I'm sending you Engine 2 to the hairline for the Root.

Firefighters report a dumpster is also burning, but no buildings are currently affected.

Communications to command, I'm on the line with CSX,

 and they're saying they need the units to clear the eastbound side of traffic.

Communications to command, I'm on the line with CSX, and they're saying they need the units to clear the eastbound side of traffic. That's affirmative.

Firefighters are coordinating with rail officials to clear eastbound traffic near the fire.

 communications. I have a large pile of debris that is set brush on fire that is heading down towards the railroad track. The building is not involved yet. We're working on getting power shut down. We need PDD emergency response.

Firefighters report a large debris pile is fueling the brush fire, moving toward the railroad track.

 Once we have a small fire in the brush area, once we put that out, we're going to block it off,

 And you said it's pole to pole, but I'll notify BG and the electric side.

556. Okay, will you be remaining? At the present time, we will. Once we have a small fire in the brush area, once we put that out, we're going to block it off, and we won't be remaining on scene. Okay, all right. And you said it's pole to pole, but I'll notify BG and the electric side. Copy, you're right. Thank you, sir. 825.

Fire units are addressing a small brush fire and plan to block off the area once it's extinguished.

 down on a tree, at this time I got a brick brush fire, and peed in a garage, the brush

 fire hit towards the train tracks near Huntington.

 I want you to figure out which railroad that is that runs through there and make sure we

down on a tree, at this time I got a brick brush fire, and peed in a garage, the brush fire hit towards the train tracks near Huntington. Alright, I copy. Can I ask you for communication? I want you to figure out which railroad that is that runs through there and make sure we shut down rail traffic.

Firefighters are working to shut down rail traffic near the fire to ensure safety.

Command, Engine 6, I'm going to have you come and meet me on Sessions.

 Engine 8, I'm going to have you cover Engine 31, whatever you call it, and Hydrant.

 Engine 31, I've got the Hydrant, 26th and Huntingdon.

 Command, or Battalion 2 to Command, give me an update.

Command, Engine 6, I'm going to have you come and meet me on Sessions. Engine 8, I'm going to have you cover Engine 31, whatever you call it, and Hydrant. Engine 31, I've got the Hydrant, 26th and Huntingdon. 26th and Huntingdon, that's defined. Command, or Battalion 2 to Command, give me an update. Command, we got dispatch for a while.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to manage the fire, with hydrants being utilized for water supply.

 I need you to come in and to Huntington off of the West 26th Street and pull into that

 bus parking lot and you should be able to see the smoke from there.

 I'm trying to cut it off before it gets to ahead of us.

I need you to come in and to Huntington off of the West 26th Street and pull into that bus parking lot and you should be able to see the smoke from there. I'm trying to cut it off before it gets to ahead of us.

Firefighters are positioning to contain a fire, with smoke visible from a nearby parking lot.

Engine 21, respond by code 325-74, 2500 North Howard Street.

Engine 21, respond by code 325-74, 2500 North Howard Street. Investigate report of a fire, 1717.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire. 

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2500 N Howard St.

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