Name: Black Smoke From Trash Fire Near Train Tracks video
Uploaded: 2026-08-29T17:45:48.000Z
Description: Firefighters in Baltimore responded to reports of significant black smoke near a Home Depot on Eastern Avenue. The source was identified near nearby railroad tracks, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

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Firefighters in Baltimore responded to reports of significant black smoke near a Home Depot on Eastern Avenue. The source was identified near nearby railroad tracks, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

Black Smoke From Trash Fire Near Train Tracks

11, nothing to it. I was waiting for a shift change to tell them. It's going to be David, unhandled by the fire department. No, no damage to property, just a small trash fire.

Firefighters confirm the smoke was from a small trash fire with no property damage.

And then 11, just for the record, the fire department saying it's a trash odor. We don't need to contact, uh, there's no hindering to the, uh, trash.

Firefighters determined the smoke was caused possibly by a trash fire and poses no threat.

17, just for the tape, as I was riding past the railroad tracks, I did see two males seem to be coming from off the tracks.

Not anymore, but I'm heading back down that way.

 The number 2 male with the white t-shirt and the hat on, can you ask him if he saw anything?

Not anymore, but I'm heading back down that way. The number 2 male with the white t-shirt and the hat on, can you ask him if he saw anything?

Firefighters observed two individuals near the railroad tracks and are gathering information from witnesses.

11, everything okay? Did you find anything? Or do you need another unit to help you?

 I'm here with the fire department. It's on the railroad track, trying to figure out what started, what it is.

11, everything okay? Did you find anything? Or do you need another unit to help you? 13 on the back. I'm here with the fire department. It's on the railroad track, trying to figure out what started, what it is.

Alright, looks like it's going to be on the back of the railroad tracks.

 Let's try to figure out the exact location in a second.

Alright, looks like it's going to be on the back of the railroad tracks. Let's try to figure out the exact location in a second. 10-4.

Firefighters have located the smoke source near the railroad tracks and are determining its cause.

We're going to go over there and figure it out. There's a lot of black smoke coming from here, I don't know where it's coming from, but we think the fire department is on the way down there.

Firefighters are investigating the source of the black smoke near the area.

11, I'm related. You got a call for fire on the board? 10-47. The fire department said there's a lot of black smoke coming from right around the Home Depot. Possibly it's in the county or on the highway, I can't see.

Firefighters report a significant amount of black smoke near the Home Depot area.

Engine 41, respond, BACs area T20-31, 6315 Eastern Avenue, Home Depot in the wooded area between Imel and Joplin Street, investigate the smoke. Also receiving northbound I-95 and exit 59. Also receiving cam spring at I-95 North. Engine 41, respond, BACs area T20-31, 6315 Eastern Avenue.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke near Home Depot.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6315 Eastern Ave.

Black Smoke From Trash Fire Near Train Tracks

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