A major explosion has just occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, leveling homes and leaving multiple adults and children trapped. Medical first responders have been called to the scene and firefighters are also on the scene. Special Rescue Operations units are beginning search and rescue operations.
The Baltimore firefighters union on Monday reported several houses were damaged by an explosion that has left “at least five people, some children” trapped. https://t.co/FdzK1k9rL0
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) August 10, 2020
The explosion occurred in the 6500 block of Reisterstown Road in Northwest Baltimore. Several homes were destroyed by the explosion and at least 5 people are trapped.
(3) patients, all critical have been rescued by Firefighters. Special Rescue Operations units have arrived and are beginning to search and rescue the other patients.
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) August 10, 2020
(6) #BCFDEMS medic units have been called. Units from @BaltCoFire have been called to help.
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