Fire at West 23rd Street

Fire at West 23rd Street — Live Updates

The News-Letter is providing live coverage of the fire at West 23rd Street in Remington.

Department Update

In an email to affiliates in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the department shared current instructions about working indoors amid the fire situation.

“At this time, we have not been instructed to evacuate, and it remains safe to continue working indoors. Please be aware that individuals who are sensitive to smoke may experience irritation or coughing. If you are affected, you may use your discretion to complete your essential work and leave early today.”

Eyewitness Account

Senior student Shaan Shabbir described his experience after returning from the School of Medicine.

“After I got off the JHMI, I started smelling smoke, and after walking to my apartment, I saw a heavy load of smoke, followed by swarms of messages about the fire. One of my friends mentioned how he needed to use his inhaler. For me, this was quite shocking, even though I’m used to fires from California. I never expected to experience something like this.”

Fire Location and University Response

The fire continues at 2230 Hampden Ave.
The University confirmed that Public Safety is aware of the situation.
Students are advised to follow any upcoming RAVE alert emails for updates.

Author’s summary: The Remington fire prompted safety updates allowing indoor work with caution while the university monitors the situation closely, advising vigilance for smoke sensitivity and alert notifications.

The Johns Hopkins News-Letter — 2025-11-07