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Arson Suspect Sought After Harford Road House Fire

2642 Harford Rd, Coldstream Homestead Montebello, Baltimore

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  • Firefighters responded to a building fire at 2642 Harford Road in Baltimore, where the house was reported to be almost fully engulfed in flames.

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An Officer is blocking 25th St.

BPD Eastern · 0:06
12 said I am blocking with 25th. 10-4.

A supervisor is requested at the fire scene for further coordination.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
20, I'm about to clear from the fire scene. It's, uh, it's 09 Geese, I guess, South David. Unit 41, I'm going to need a supervisor with me on the fire scene. 20, remain on the fire scene. I'm 10-23 on Hope Avenue. 10-4. And, unit 41, are you, uh, do you want me to come meet you up here? I'm on, uh, Hartford and Carswell. Well, somebody needs to talk to me, so you can meet me at the fire scene.

Police are redirecting traffic to prevent vehicles from approaching the fire scene.

BPD Eastern · 0:27
20. ASL 20? Yes, sir. Can we have a unit, whatever street runs parallel to Gorsuch, one block south, we have traffic coming onto Hartford Road into the fire scene. If there's one more unit that can position their car, at least shoot the vehicle coming off that street southbound instead of northbound towards the fire scene. I don't know the name of the street. Can't see the street sign from there.

An arson sergeant and detective are expected to arrive shortly to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:05
Street 501, I copy. The arson sergeant and detective should be there in the next 15-20 minutes.

A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police and fire units on the scene, with a person being handcuffed.

Police have taken a suspect into custody at the scene of the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
85, yeah, 10-4. It's program 5B on scene, and we have a suspect in custody.

An arson unit is on the way to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
6501 to 3 Charlie 09. Sir, this is a arson unit. We're en route to you. 10-4, sir. I'm going to check with the department. I'm going to make sure they declare this an arson already.

A Citizen user's live video shows police blocking the roadway near an intersection.

The crime lab will take photos and samples, requiring protective gear for inside the house.

BPD Eastern · 0:16
85. Go ahead. to the crime lab. They're needed for photos and they need to take some samples. They probably are going to need some protective equipment for the inside of the house.

The crime lab is being requested to bring specific equipment to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:15
Citywide, can you request for a lab for 2642 Hoffer Road? For the crime lab, is there any special equipment needed, i.e. boots, helmets, or can you advise that the RTA unit has been called out?

Police are coordinating the crime lab's arrival at the fire location for further investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:14
85, just want to double check. You want them sent into the location where you had the person stopped at or the actual house or? I'm sorry, into the location at 2642 Harper, Robeson to Harrison. 10-4.

Police have requested assistance from the crime lab in the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
85. Yes, 85. Can you send a crime alarm recording to my location? Copy that, 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2642 Harford Rd.

Police are investigating a person of interest who was reportedly in a nearby store for several hours.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
to the unit that's with the guy out front. The people in the store are saying he's been in the store for a couple hours.

Police are gathering details from a witness about the suspect's appearance.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
I'm with the witness now. He's saying the beard is maybe a couple inches long. It's not super long.

Reports suggest the fire may be arson-related. Police are searching for a male suspect.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
Going to be a possible arson. Number one male, gray sweatsuit, 60 to 70 years old, with a long beard. Copy. Any direction of travel by any chance?

Traffic is stopped in both directions near the fire, and transit authorities are being notified.

BPD Eastern · 0:23
20, copy. 84, 85, do we need an extra unit out there in reference to blocking off the streets up there by the fire? 85, 10-47, we got northbound traffic stopped at 25th Street. We got southbound traffic stopped at the Alameda. Can you just notify MTA? 10-4, I'm going to reach out to him now.

Firefighters have arrived on scene to address the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:17
85, fire department's on scene. Right now, I need a unit at Harford and St. Louis, Harford and the Alameda. I need southbound traffic on the Harford Road shut down.

Additional units are being sent to block roads near the fire for safety.

BPD Eastern · 0:11
Some, uh, some extra units head out to the fire. Just need some units to block off of, Nalamie and Hartford. 15 and Lowe. 10-4, thanks.

Police confirm the fire is at 2642 Harford Road.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
Correct location is 2642 Harford Road. 2642 Harford Road. Copy, 10-4.

Police report the house is almost fully engulfed in flames at 1700 Carswell.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
16. Can I have another officer on a call that's requesting another one? It's going to be a 1700 Carswell in the alley with fire. It's going to be a house fire. It's almost fully engulfed. Okay, yeah, 10-4. I just seen the call come out on reference. They have a fire, excuse me, fire engines are being stretched up there now. Alright, I copy.

Firefighters have received a report of a building fire.

Baltimore City Fire · 0:21
T5-30, units respond on fire, ground 1, engine 27, engine 31, engine 33, engine 42, engine 51, truck 5, tower 1, medic 4, battalion chief 2, battalion chief 4, CH officer 2, respond to Harford Road at Gorsuch Avenue, report of a building fire, 1704.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Harford Rd & Gorsuch Ave.

An Officer is blocking 25th St.

BPD Eastern · 0:06
12 said I am blocking with 25th. 10-4.

A supervisor is requested at the fire scene for further coordination.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
20, I'm about to clear from the fire scene. It's, uh, it's 09 Geese, I guess, South David. Unit 41, I'm going to need a supervisor with me on the fire scene. 20, remain on the fire scene. I'm 10-23 on Hope Avenue. 10-4. And, unit 41, are you, uh, do you want me to come meet you up here? I'm on, uh, Hartford and Carswell. Well, somebody needs to talk to me, so you can meet me at the fire scene.

Police are redirecting traffic to prevent vehicles from approaching the fire scene.

BPD Eastern · 0:27
20. ASL 20? Yes, sir. Can we have a unit, whatever street runs parallel to Gorsuch, one block south, we have traffic coming onto Hartford Road into the fire scene. If there's one more unit that can position their car, at least shoot the vehicle coming off that street southbound instead of northbound towards the fire scene. I don't know the name of the street. Can't see the street sign from there.

An arson sergeant and detective are expected to arrive shortly to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:05
Street 501, I copy. The arson sergeant and detective should be there in the next 15-20 minutes.

A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police and fire units on the scene, with a person being handcuffed.

Police have taken a suspect into custody at the scene of the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
85, yeah, 10-4. It's program 5B on scene, and we have a suspect in custody.

An arson unit is on the way to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
6501 to 3 Charlie 09. Sir, this is a arson unit. We're en route to you. 10-4, sir. I'm going to check with the department. I'm going to make sure they declare this an arson already.

A Citizen user's live video shows police blocking the roadway near an intersection.

The crime lab will take photos and samples, requiring protective gear for inside the house.

BPD Eastern · 0:16
85. Go ahead. to the crime lab. They're needed for photos and they need to take some samples. They probably are going to need some protective equipment for the inside of the house.

The crime lab is being requested to bring specific equipment to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:15
Citywide, can you request for a lab for 2642 Hoffer Road? For the crime lab, is there any special equipment needed, i.e. boots, helmets, or can you advise that the RTA unit has been called out?

Police are coordinating the crime lab's arrival at the fire location for further investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:14
85, just want to double check. You want them sent into the location where you had the person stopped at or the actual house or? I'm sorry, into the location at 2642 Harper, Robeson to Harrison. 10-4.

Police have requested assistance from the crime lab in the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
85. Yes, 85. Can you send a crime alarm recording to my location? Copy that, 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2642 Harford Rd.

Police are investigating a person of interest who was reportedly in a nearby store for several hours.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
to the unit that's with the guy out front. The people in the store are saying he's been in the store for a couple hours.

Police are gathering details from a witness about the suspect's appearance.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
I'm with the witness now. He's saying the beard is maybe a couple inches long. It's not super long.

Reports suggest the fire may be arson-related. Police are searching for a male suspect.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
Going to be a possible arson. Number one male, gray sweatsuit, 60 to 70 years old, with a long beard. Copy. Any direction of travel by any chance?

Traffic is stopped in both directions near the fire, and transit authorities are being notified.

BPD Eastern · 0:23
20, copy. 84, 85, do we need an extra unit out there in reference to blocking off the streets up there by the fire? 85, 10-47, we got northbound traffic stopped at 25th Street. We got southbound traffic stopped at the Alameda. Can you just notify MTA? 10-4, I'm going to reach out to him now.

Firefighters have arrived on scene to address the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:17
85, fire department's on scene. Right now, I need a unit at Harford and St. Louis, Harford and the Alameda. I need southbound traffic on the Harford Road shut down.

Additional units are being sent to block roads near the fire for safety.

BPD Eastern · 0:11
Some, uh, some extra units head out to the fire. Just need some units to block off of, Nalamie and Hartford. 15 and Lowe. 10-4, thanks.

Police confirm the fire is at 2642 Harford Road.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
Correct location is 2642 Harford Road. 2642 Harford Road. Copy, 10-4.

Police report the house is almost fully engulfed in flames at 1700 Carswell.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
16. Can I have another officer on a call that's requesting another one? It's going to be a 1700 Carswell in the alley with fire. It's going to be a house fire. It's almost fully engulfed. Okay, yeah, 10-4. I just seen the call come out on reference. They have a fire, excuse me, fire engines are being stretched up there now. Alright, I copy.

Firefighters have received a report of a building fire.

Baltimore City Fire · 0:21
T5-30, units respond on fire, ground 1, engine 27, engine 31, engine 33, engine 42, engine 51, truck 5, tower 1, medic 4, battalion chief 2, battalion chief 4, CH officer 2, respond to Harford Road at Gorsuch Avenue, report of a building fire, 1704.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Harford Rd & Gorsuch Ave.

An Officer is blocking 25th St.

BPD Eastern · 0:06
12 said I am blocking with 25th. 10-4.

A supervisor is requested at the fire scene for further coordination.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
20, I'm about to clear from the fire scene. It's, uh, it's 09 Geese, I guess, South David. Unit 41, I'm going to need a supervisor with me on the fire scene. 20, remain on the fire scene. I'm 10-23 on Hope Avenue. 10-4. And, unit 41, are you, uh, do you want me to come meet you up here? I'm on, uh, Hartford and Carswell. Well, somebody needs to talk to me, so you can meet me at the fire scene.

Police are redirecting traffic to prevent vehicles from approaching the fire scene.

BPD Eastern · 0:27
20. ASL 20? Yes, sir. Can we have a unit, whatever street runs parallel to Gorsuch, one block south, we have traffic coming onto Hartford Road into the fire scene. If there's one more unit that can position their car, at least shoot the vehicle coming off that street southbound instead of northbound towards the fire scene. I don't know the name of the street. Can't see the street sign from there.

An arson sergeant and detective are expected to arrive shortly to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:05
Street 501, I copy. The arson sergeant and detective should be there in the next 15-20 minutes.

A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police and fire units on the scene, with a person being handcuffed.

Police have taken a suspect into custody at the scene of the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
85, yeah, 10-4. It's program 5B on scene, and we have a suspect in custody.

An arson unit is on the way to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
6501 to 3 Charlie 09. Sir, this is a arson unit. We're en route to you. 10-4, sir. I'm going to check with the department. I'm going to make sure they declare this an arson already.

A Citizen user's live video shows police blocking the roadway near an intersection.

The crime lab will take photos and samples, requiring protective gear for inside the house.

BPD Eastern · 0:16
85. Go ahead. to the crime lab. They're needed for photos and they need to take some samples. They probably are going to need some protective equipment for the inside of the house.

The crime lab is being requested to bring specific equipment to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:15
Citywide, can you request for a lab for 2642 Hoffer Road? For the crime lab, is there any special equipment needed, i.e. boots, helmets, or can you advise that the RTA unit has been called out?

Police are coordinating the crime lab's arrival at the fire location for further investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:14
85, just want to double check. You want them sent into the location where you had the person stopped at or the actual house or? I'm sorry, into the location at 2642 Harper, Robeson to Harrison. 10-4.

Police have requested assistance from the crime lab in the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
85. Yes, 85. Can you send a crime alarm recording to my location? Copy that, 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2642 Harford Rd.

Police are investigating a person of interest who was reportedly in a nearby store for several hours.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
to the unit that's with the guy out front. The people in the store are saying he's been in the store for a couple hours.

Police are gathering details from a witness about the suspect's appearance.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
I'm with the witness now. He's saying the beard is maybe a couple inches long. It's not super long.

Reports suggest the fire may be arson-related. Police are searching for a male suspect.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
Going to be a possible arson. Number one male, gray sweatsuit, 60 to 70 years old, with a long beard. Copy. Any direction of travel by any chance?

Traffic is stopped in both directions near the fire, and transit authorities are being notified.

BPD Eastern · 0:23
20, copy. 84, 85, do we need an extra unit out there in reference to blocking off the streets up there by the fire? 85, 10-47, we got northbound traffic stopped at 25th Street. We got southbound traffic stopped at the Alameda. Can you just notify MTA? 10-4, I'm going to reach out to him now.

Firefighters have arrived on scene to address the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:17
85, fire department's on scene. Right now, I need a unit at Harford and St. Louis, Harford and the Alameda. I need southbound traffic on the Harford Road shut down.

Additional units are being sent to block roads near the fire for safety.

BPD Eastern · 0:11
Some, uh, some extra units head out to the fire. Just need some units to block off of, Nalamie and Hartford. 15 and Lowe. 10-4, thanks.

Police confirm the fire is at 2642 Harford Road.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
Correct location is 2642 Harford Road. 2642 Harford Road. Copy, 10-4.

Police report the house is almost fully engulfed in flames at 1700 Carswell.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
16. Can I have another officer on a call that's requesting another one? It's going to be a 1700 Carswell in the alley with fire. It's going to be a house fire. It's almost fully engulfed. Okay, yeah, 10-4. I just seen the call come out on reference. They have a fire, excuse me, fire engines are being stretched up there now. Alright, I copy.

Firefighters have received a report of a building fire.

Baltimore City Fire · 0:21
T5-30, units respond on fire, ground 1, engine 27, engine 31, engine 33, engine 42, engine 51, truck 5, tower 1, medic 4, battalion chief 2, battalion chief 4, CH officer 2, respond to Harford Road at Gorsuch Avenue, report of a building fire, 1704.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Harford Rd & Gorsuch Ave.

An Officer is blocking 25th St.

BPD Eastern · 0:06
12 said I am blocking with 25th. 10-4.

A supervisor is requested at the fire scene for further coordination.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
20, I'm about to clear from the fire scene. It's, uh, it's 09 Geese, I guess, South David. Unit 41, I'm going to need a supervisor with me on the fire scene. 20, remain on the fire scene. I'm 10-23 on Hope Avenue. 10-4. And, unit 41, are you, uh, do you want me to come meet you up here? I'm on, uh, Hartford and Carswell. Well, somebody needs to talk to me, so you can meet me at the fire scene.

Police are redirecting traffic to prevent vehicles from approaching the fire scene.

BPD Eastern · 0:27
20. ASL 20? Yes, sir. Can we have a unit, whatever street runs parallel to Gorsuch, one block south, we have traffic coming onto Hartford Road into the fire scene. If there's one more unit that can position their car, at least shoot the vehicle coming off that street southbound instead of northbound towards the fire scene. I don't know the name of the street. Can't see the street sign from there.

An arson sergeant and detective are expected to arrive shortly to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:05
Street 501, I copy. The arson sergeant and detective should be there in the next 15-20 minutes.

A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police and fire units on the scene, with a person being handcuffed.

Police have taken a suspect into custody at the scene of the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
85, yeah, 10-4. It's program 5B on scene, and we have a suspect in custody.

An arson unit is on the way to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
6501 to 3 Charlie 09. Sir, this is a arson unit. We're en route to you. 10-4, sir. I'm going to check with the department. I'm going to make sure they declare this an arson already.

A Citizen user's live video shows police blocking the roadway near an intersection.

The crime lab will take photos and samples, requiring protective gear for inside the house.

BPD Eastern · 0:16
85. Go ahead. to the crime lab. They're needed for photos and they need to take some samples. They probably are going to need some protective equipment for the inside of the house.

The crime lab is being requested to bring specific equipment to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:15
Citywide, can you request for a lab for 2642 Hoffer Road? For the crime lab, is there any special equipment needed, i.e. boots, helmets, or can you advise that the RTA unit has been called out?

Police are coordinating the crime lab's arrival at the fire location for further investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:14
85, just want to double check. You want them sent into the location where you had the person stopped at or the actual house or? I'm sorry, into the location at 2642 Harper, Robeson to Harrison. 10-4.

Police have requested assistance from the crime lab in the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
85. Yes, 85. Can you send a crime alarm recording to my location? Copy that, 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2642 Harford Rd.

Police are investigating a person of interest who was reportedly in a nearby store for several hours.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
to the unit that's with the guy out front. The people in the store are saying he's been in the store for a couple hours.

Police are gathering details from a witness about the suspect's appearance.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
I'm with the witness now. He's saying the beard is maybe a couple inches long. It's not super long.

Reports suggest the fire may be arson-related. Police are searching for a male suspect.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
Going to be a possible arson. Number one male, gray sweatsuit, 60 to 70 years old, with a long beard. Copy. Any direction of travel by any chance?

Traffic is stopped in both directions near the fire, and transit authorities are being notified.

BPD Eastern · 0:23
20, copy. 84, 85, do we need an extra unit out there in reference to blocking off the streets up there by the fire? 85, 10-47, we got northbound traffic stopped at 25th Street. We got southbound traffic stopped at the Alameda. Can you just notify MTA? 10-4, I'm going to reach out to him now.

Firefighters have arrived on scene to address the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:17
85, fire department's on scene. Right now, I need a unit at Harford and St. Louis, Harford and the Alameda. I need southbound traffic on the Harford Road shut down.

Additional units are being sent to block roads near the fire for safety.

BPD Eastern · 0:11
Some, uh, some extra units head out to the fire. Just need some units to block off of, Nalamie and Hartford. 15 and Lowe. 10-4, thanks.

Police confirm the fire is at 2642 Harford Road.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
Correct location is 2642 Harford Road. 2642 Harford Road. Copy, 10-4.

Police report the house is almost fully engulfed in flames at 1700 Carswell.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
16. Can I have another officer on a call that's requesting another one? It's going to be a 1700 Carswell in the alley with fire. It's going to be a house fire. It's almost fully engulfed. Okay, yeah, 10-4. I just seen the call come out on reference. They have a fire, excuse me, fire engines are being stretched up there now. Alright, I copy.

Firefighters have received a report of a building fire.

Baltimore City Fire · 0:21
T5-30, units respond on fire, ground 1, engine 27, engine 31, engine 33, engine 42, engine 51, truck 5, tower 1, medic 4, battalion chief 2, battalion chief 4, CH officer 2, respond to Harford Road at Gorsuch Avenue, report of a building fire, 1704.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Harford Rd & Gorsuch Ave.

An Officer is blocking 25th St.

BPD Eastern · 0:06
12 said I am blocking with 25th. 10-4.

A supervisor is requested at the fire scene for further coordination.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
20, I'm about to clear from the fire scene. It's, uh, it's 09 Geese, I guess, South David. Unit 41, I'm going to need a supervisor with me on the fire scene. 20, remain on the fire scene. I'm 10-23 on Hope Avenue. 10-4. And, unit 41, are you, uh, do you want me to come meet you up here? I'm on, uh, Hartford and Carswell. Well, somebody needs to talk to me, so you can meet me at the fire scene.

Police are redirecting traffic to prevent vehicles from approaching the fire scene.

BPD Eastern · 0:27
20. ASL 20? Yes, sir. Can we have a unit, whatever street runs parallel to Gorsuch, one block south, we have traffic coming onto Hartford Road into the fire scene. If there's one more unit that can position their car, at least shoot the vehicle coming off that street southbound instead of northbound towards the fire scene. I don't know the name of the street. Can't see the street sign from there.

An arson sergeant and detective are expected to arrive shortly to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:05
Street 501, I copy. The arson sergeant and detective should be there in the next 15-20 minutes.

A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police and fire units on the scene, with a person being handcuffed.

Police have taken a suspect into custody at the scene of the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
85, yeah, 10-4. It's program 5B on scene, and we have a suspect in custody.

An arson unit is on the way to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
6501 to 3 Charlie 09. Sir, this is a arson unit. We're en route to you. 10-4, sir. I'm going to check with the department. I'm going to make sure they declare this an arson already.

A Citizen user's live video shows police blocking the roadway near an intersection.

The crime lab will take photos and samples, requiring protective gear for inside the house.

BPD Eastern · 0:16
85. Go ahead. to the crime lab. They're needed for photos and they need to take some samples. They probably are going to need some protective equipment for the inside of the house.

The crime lab is being requested to bring specific equipment to assist with the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:15
Citywide, can you request for a lab for 2642 Hoffer Road? For the crime lab, is there any special equipment needed, i.e. boots, helmets, or can you advise that the RTA unit has been called out?

Police are coordinating the crime lab's arrival at the fire location for further investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:14
85, just want to double check. You want them sent into the location where you had the person stopped at or the actual house or? I'm sorry, into the location at 2642 Harper, Robeson to Harrison. 10-4.

Police have requested assistance from the crime lab in the investigation.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
85. Yes, 85. Can you send a crime alarm recording to my location? Copy that, 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2642 Harford Rd.

Police are investigating a person of interest who was reportedly in a nearby store for several hours.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
to the unit that's with the guy out front. The people in the store are saying he's been in the store for a couple hours.

Police are gathering details from a witness about the suspect's appearance.

BPD Eastern · 0:07
I'm with the witness now. He's saying the beard is maybe a couple inches long. It's not super long.

Reports suggest the fire may be arson-related. Police are searching for a male suspect.

BPD Eastern · 0:10
Going to be a possible arson. Number one male, gray sweatsuit, 60 to 70 years old, with a long beard. Copy. Any direction of travel by any chance?

Traffic is stopped in both directions near the fire, and transit authorities are being notified.

BPD Eastern · 0:23
20, copy. 84, 85, do we need an extra unit out there in reference to blocking off the streets up there by the fire? 85, 10-47, we got northbound traffic stopped at 25th Street. We got southbound traffic stopped at the Alameda. Can you just notify MTA? 10-4, I'm going to reach out to him now.

Firefighters have arrived on scene to address the fire.

BPD Eastern · 0:17
85, fire department's on scene. Right now, I need a unit at Harford and St. Louis, Harford and the Alameda. I need southbound traffic on the Harford Road shut down.

Additional units are being sent to block roads near the fire for safety.

BPD Eastern · 0:11
Some, uh, some extra units head out to the fire. Just need some units to block off of, Nalamie and Hartford. 15 and Lowe. 10-4, thanks.

Police confirm the fire is at 2642 Harford Road.

BPD Eastern · 0:08
Correct location is 2642 Harford Road. 2642 Harford Road. Copy, 10-4.

Police report the house is almost fully engulfed in flames at 1700 Carswell.

BPD Eastern · 0:30
16. Can I have another officer on a call that's requesting another one? It's going to be a 1700 Carswell in the alley with fire. It's going to be a house fire. It's almost fully engulfed. Okay, yeah, 10-4. I just seen the call come out on reference. They have a fire, excuse me, fire engines are being stretched up there now. Alright, I copy.

Firefighters have received a report of a building fire.

Baltimore City Fire · 0:21
T5-30, units respond on fire, ground 1, engine 27, engine 31, engine 33, engine 42, engine 51, truck 5, tower 1, medic 4, battalion chief 2, battalion chief 4, CH officer 2, respond to Harford Road at Gorsuch Avenue, report of a building fire, 1704.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Harford Rd & Gorsuch Ave.

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Comments30

Furio_Giunta12h ago

anybody celebrating a place of worship getting burned down is messed up

sory111h ago

If it is a masjid it will be rebuilt better than the first one..

BaltimoreUser91667402111h ago

That’s so sad, I hope everyone is safe! If it was intentional then that’s sickening, everyone in our country deserves the freedom to practice their faith safely.

kingJay312h ago

Rode by there the last Friday as Jumu’ah was letting out and the energy was beautiful. This is sad 😔

Furio_Giunta12h ago

anybody celebrating a place of worship getting burned down is messed up

sory111h ago

If it is a masjid it will be rebuilt better than the first one..

BaltimoreUser91667402111h ago

That’s so sad, I hope everyone is safe! If it was intentional then that’s sickening, everyone in our country deserves the freedom to practice their faith safely.

kingJay312h ago

Rode by there the last Friday as Jumu’ah was letting out and the energy was beautiful. This is sad 😔

Furio_Giunta12h ago

anybody celebrating a place of worship getting burned down is messed up

sory111h ago

If it is a masjid it will be rebuilt better than the first one..

BaltimoreUser91667402111h ago

That’s so sad, I hope everyone is safe! If it was intentional then that’s sickening, everyone in our country deserves the freedom to practice their faith safely.

kingJay312h ago

Rode by there the last Friday as Jumu’ah was letting out and the energy was beautiful. This is sad 😔

Furio_Giunta12h ago

anybody celebrating a place of worship getting burned down is messed up

sory111h ago

If it is a masjid it will be rebuilt better than the first one..

BaltimoreUser91667402111h ago

That’s so sad, I hope everyone is safe! If it was intentional then that’s sickening, everyone in our country deserves the freedom to practice their faith safely.

kingJay312h ago

Rode by there the last Friday as Jumu’ah was letting out and the energy was beautiful. This is sad 😔

Furio_Giunta12h ago

anybody celebrating a place of worship getting burned down is messed up

sory111h ago

If it is a masjid it will be rebuilt better than the first one..

BaltimoreUser91667402111h ago

That’s so sad, I hope everyone is safe! If it was intentional then that’s sickening, everyone in our country deserves the freedom to practice their faith safely.

kingJay312h ago

Rode by there the last Friday as Jumu’ah was letting out and the energy was beautiful. This is sad 😔

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