Close call in Baltimore: Fireground audio from Truck 12 mayday at fire next door to firehouse. One firefighter serious, but stable condition.
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One Baltimore firefighter is in serious but stable condition with burns to his hands and other injuries after jumping from a burning third floor apartment Wednesday evening. A second firefighter had minor injuries. Baltimore fire officials say both firefighters are from Truck 12.
Truck 12 didn’t have to go far to take in this fire. The firehouse it shares with Squad 40 is at 3906 Liberty Heights Avenue. The fire was next door at 3910 Liberty Heights Avenue. Baltimore City Fire Department Chief Jim Clack confirms that Squad 40 was on a medical call at the time the fire was reported.
Several civilians were injured, including one with burns. A second alarm and four medic units were dispatched to the scene. Chief Clack says the crews did a great job under very difficult conditions.
Investigators are looking into the possibility this fire was intentionally set.
