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ATF Completes Investigation Into Incendiary Fire That Killed Three Baltimore Firefighters ATF Completes Investigation Into Incendiary Fire That Killed Three Baltimore Firefighters
ATF Completes Investigation Into Incendiary Fire That Killed Three Baltimore Firefighters The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has completed its investigation into a fire that killed three Baltimore City firefighters earlier this year. In January, Baltimore Fire Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler, and EMS Kenny Lacayo were killed in a fire in a vacant row home in the 200 block of South Stricker Street in a blaze that was deemed “incendiary” by officials. The deaths of the firefighters were ruled a homicide in April. Since the fatal fire, ATF officials have been investigating, and the findings have now been turned over to the Baltimore City State's Att…

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by Zak Failla
News
Stricker Street Fire That Killed 3 Baltimore Firefighters Ruled A Homicide Stricker Street Fire That Killed 3 Baltimore Firefighters Ruled A Homicide
Stricker Street Fire That Killed 3 Baltimore Firefighters Ruled A Homicide A fire that claimed the lives of three Baltimore City firefighters has been ruled as a homicide, authorities said.  Lieutenants Paul Butrim and Kelsey Sadler as well as Firefighter/EMT Kenneth Lacayo were killed after a vacant home on South Stricker Street collapsed on Jan. 24, Baltimore Police said.  The State Medical Examiner's office later ruled the three had died from injuries sustained while trying to extinguish the fire. Now, the ATF Baltimore field has classified the fire as incendiary.  "Thoughts of Lt. Butrim, Lt. Sadler, and Firefighter/EMT Lacayo every step of this investigatio…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
FALLEN HEROES: Baltimore City Firefighters Laid To Rest FALLEN HEROES: Baltimore City Firefighters Laid To Rest
Fallen Heroes: Baltimore City Firefighters Laid To Rest The Baltimore City Fire Department held a memorial for three firefighters who were killed battling a fire. Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Saddler and EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo were killed when a house collapsed during a fire in West Baltimore on Jan 24. EMT/Firefighter John McMaster was rescued from the blaze and made a stunning recovery. For the first time in history, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department is out of service today, to pay tribute to those who were killed in the line of duty. For the first time in its 225 year history, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department is out…

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Released From Hospital Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Released From Hospital
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Released From Hospital Baltimore Firefighter John McMaster has been released from the hospital, after being critically injured in a fatal house fire that killed three other firefighters, according to officials. Firefighters Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo and John McMaster became trapped while battling the Jan. 24 row house blaze on West Pratt Street, the Baltimore Fire Department said. Butrim, Sadler and Lacayo died, McMaster was the sole survivor and listed in critical condition as early as Monday. Upon his release today he hugged family members and fellow fi…

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by Joe Gomez
News
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery A Baltimore firefighter has been upgraded to fair condition after he survived the collapse of a burning building that killed three of his colleagues, according to WTOP.  Firefighters Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo and John McMaster became trapped while battling the Jan. 24 row house blaze on West Pratt Street. Paul Butrim, Kenneth Lacayo and Kelsey SadlerWheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad/Kelsey Renee Facebook/Rachel Butrim Facebook Butrim, Sadler and Lacayo died, while McMaster was listed in critical condition Monday. As of Tuesday, Jan. …

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
3 Baltimore Firefighters Dead, One Critical Battling Morning House Fire 3 Baltimore Firefighters Dead, One Critical Battling Morning House Fire
3 Baltimore Firefighters Dead, One Critical Battling Morning House Fire Three firefighters have died and one was in serious condition after they became trapped battling a house fire early Monday morning, officials confirmed. Mayor Brandon Scott identified the fatally-wounded firefighters as Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, and EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo. John McMaster remains at the hospital in critical but stable condition.  At the scene.Baltimore City Fire Department "This is a gut-wrenching tragedy for our city, the Baltimore City Fire Department, and most importantly the families of our firefighters," Scott said.  "There are no w…

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by Cecilia Levine