Name: Malfunctioning Generator Caused Burning Odor video
Uploaded: 2026-06-24T18:32:57.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to reports of smoke at a three-story commercial building on Maryland Avenue in Baltimore. Crews detected a burning odor but found no visible smoke, and are currently inspecting the basement.

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Firefighters responded to reports of smoke at a three-story commercial building on Maryland Avenue in Baltimore. Crews detected a burning odor but found no visible smoke, and are currently inspecting the basement.

Malfunctioning Generator Caused Burning Odor

 communication. 1415 Maryland Avenue. We had a malfunction generator in the basement.

 It was shut off. At this time, I'm placing all units in service besides

 Agent 13, Truck 16, the officer of Truck 16 will be in command and we will switch this to A1.

communication. 1415 Maryland Avenue. We had a malfunction generator in the basement. It was shut off. At this time, I'm placing all units in service besides Agent 13, Truck 16, the officer of Truck 16 will be in command and we will switch this to A1.

A malfunctioning generator in the basement was identified and shut off. Most units are now back in service.

Firefighters continue their search but have found no signs of fire inside or around the building.

 I did not smoke from a vent on the roof.

 I can tell you what really went underneath that, I have an odor of burning.

 You can ask somebody to check out the basement.

I did not smoke from a vent on the roof. I can tell you what really went underneath that, I have an odor of burning. I had no smoke in the building. You can ask somebody to check out the basement.

Fire crews report a burning odor but no visible smoke inside the building. The basement is being checked.

Engine 13, three-story commercial. Nothing showing. I'll be investigating. You can make me command. Have all units standby.

Firefighters are at the scene of a three-story commercial building with no visible smoke. Units are on standby.

 1, Engine 13, Engine 8, Engine 33 is arrayed, Engine 2, Engine 53, Truck 16, Tower 1, Scheme

 1, Medic 5, County Chief 2, County Chief 6, Safety Officer 2. Respond to 1415 Maryland

 Avenue and West Mount Royal Avenue and West Oliver Street for investigating smoke coming

1, Engine 13, Engine 8, Engine 33 is arrayed, Engine 2, Engine 53, Truck 16, Tower 1, Scheme 1, Medic 5, County Chief 2, County Chief 6, Safety Officer 2. Respond to 1415 Maryland Avenue and West Mount Royal Avenue and West Oliver Street for investigating smoke coming from the rooftops at 1421.

Firefighters are investigating smoke reportedly coming from rooftops in the area.

 Box Alarm 13-33 here respond on fire ground 1, Engine 13, Engine 8, Engine 33 has the

 Engine 2, Engine 52, Truck 16, Tower 1, Rescue 1, Medic 5, Town Chief 2, Town Chief 6, Hazel

 Sir 2, respond to 14-15 Maryland Avenue from West Mount Roll and Oliver Street for smoke

Box Alarm 13-33 here respond on fire ground 1, Engine 13, Engine 8, Engine 33 has the wreck. Engine 2, Engine 52, Truck 16, Tower 1, Rescue 1, Medic 5, Town Chief 2, Town Chief 6, Hazel Sir 2, respond to 14-15 Maryland Avenue from West Mount Roll and Oliver Street for smoke

Firefighters have received a report of smoke in the area. 

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1415 Maryland Ave.

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