(BALTIMORE, MD) Baltimore officials say 21 people were injured after an explosion in downtown Baltimore Wednesday morning.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott released a statement saying, an explosion ignited a fire near the top of the BGE building on West Fayette Street near North Liberty Street.
This morning an explosion at the BGE Building ignited a fire near the top of the building, trapping people on the surrounding scaffolding. Thanks to @baltimorefire for their swift action that saved 23 lives. pic.twitter.com/VuN4guCdkW
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) December 23, 2020
BCFD on a scene of an explosion with a partial roof collapse in the 100 block of W. Fayette St. At least 10 people have been transported to area hospitals; 9 in critical condition and 1 in serious condition. Media staging area at W. Fayette St. and N. Charles St. pic.twitter.com/eq5kqUDFCB
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) December 23, 2020
Terrifying images show workers hanging from a scaffolding on the side of the building.
💥2ND ALARM HI RISE FIRE W/ RESCUE💥
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) December 23, 2020
39 W Lexington St 21201#DowntownBaltimore @DowntownBalt@CouncilmanETC
2nd alarm was called to help fight the fire on the 16th floor.#BCFDSRO rescued both workers. Scaffolding remains in a dangerous position.#BCFDEMS treating >20 people. pic.twitter.com/KfzEVsWQ46
A 2nd alarm was called to help fight a fire on the 16th floor.
Officials say, nine people are in critical condition and one person is in serious condition.
A total of 23 people were rescued during this incident.
No word yet on what caused the explosion.
Window Washers Rescued From Scaffolding After Explosion in BGE Building @CitizenApp 110 W Fayette St 8:27:15 AM EST
