Fire crews are battling a four-alarm fire with heavy smoke in Remington, Baltimore, which has led to evacuations in the area.
The fire started near 23rd Street and Hampden Road around 1:30 p.m. Initially reported as a three-alarm fire, it was rapidly escalated to four alarms as the blaze intensified.
The Baltimore Fire Department is actively working to control the fire at the 400 block of W. 23rd Street and has urged residents to avoid the area for safety.
Joey Henderson from the Office of Emergency Management stated, "Homes in the 400 block of W. 23rd Street are being evacuated."
The Maryland Transit Administration announced a temporary southbound detour for the LocalLink 94 bus route to Fort McHenry, effective until 5 p.m.
Author's summary: A four-alarm fire in Remington has forced evacuations and disrupted transit while emergency crews work to contain the blaze and ensure public safety.