BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three Baltimore firefighters died and one is in critical condition after a vacant rowhouse that caught fire partially collapsed Monday morning, the mayor’s office has confirmed. “This is a gut-wrenching tragedy for our city, the Baltimore City Fire Department, and most importantly the families of our firefighters,” Mayor Brandon Scott said. At some point, Chief Ford said, a partial collapse occurred, trapping four firefighters inside. In 1955, six firefighters died while battling a fire at the Tru-Fit Clothing Company at 507-09 E. Baltimore Street, according to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Governor Larry Hogan ordered flags lowered to half staff in honor of the fallen firefighters.

Source: CNN January 25, 2022 05:35 UTC