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Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore
Weekend Fire Forces Courts To Close Amid Ongoing Power Outages In Baltimore Sunday's fire in downtown Baltimore has forced continued chaos for some in the city as crews work around the clock to repair power to all those impacted. At around 5 a.m. on Sept. 29, crews were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported fire inside a manhole with flames showing near the intersection of Pleasant Street. On Monday, crews were still working to restore power to dozens of residents and businesses, forcing the closure of all courts during the day, according to the sheriff's office. ALERT: Due to emergency road closures, all Baltimore City cou…

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Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED) Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED)
Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (Updated) Some residents in Baltimore are still without power hours after the city was rocked by an underground fire that caused chaos for some.  Late on Thursday, Jan. 25, multiple agencies were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported underground fire, smoke coming from multiple manholes, and possible explosions. Maintenance Hole Explosion With Fire: https://t.co/4K4lpClnOe — Citizen Baltimore (@CitizenAppBALT) January 26, 2024 According to officials, the initial investigation found that fire was emitting from one of the smoking manholes, which was quick…

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Maryland Courthouse Partially Locked Down Due To Suspicious Package (DEVELOPING) Maryland Courthouse Partially Locked Down Due To Suspicious Package (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Courthouse Partially Locked Down Due To Suspicious Package (Developing) The fourth floor of a Baltimore courthouse has been locked down after a suspicious package was sent to the building, officials say. At around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office issued an alert advising that the Circuit Court building on North Calvert Street has been partially shut down and the fire department's HazMat Unit was called to the scene. In response to the investigation, officials said that there was a temporary street closure on the odd side of the 100 block of North Calvert Street, and the public has been advised to avoid the area. This rema…

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Suspicious Substance Sent From Inmate Who Shut Down Maryland Courthouse Is Non-Toxic: Sheriff Suspicious Substance Sent From Inmate Who Shut Down Maryland Courthouse Is Non-Toxic: Sheriff
Suspicious Substance Sent From Inmate Who Shut Down Maryland Courthouse Is Non-Toxic: Sheriff All three staffers who had to be quarantined after being exposed to a suspicious powdery substance inside a Baltimore courthouse have been released from the hospital, officials say. First responders and HazMat crews were called to the Circuit Court building on North Calvert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, where there was a curious package addressed from an inmate at a state correctional facility to the courthouse. UPDATE: This is an ongoing situation, at approx.. 2:40pm a court employee on the second floor on the Baltimore city circuit court, located at 111 N Calvert St o…

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Maryland Courthouse Locked Down Due To Suspicious White Powder Found In Letter (UPDATED) Maryland Courthouse Locked Down Due To Suspicious White Powder Found In Letter (UPDATED)
Maryland Courthouse Locked Down Due To Suspicious White Powder Found In Letter (Updated) A Baltimore courthouse had to be temporarily locked down on Monday afternoon after a staffer inside the building got a letter with a suspicious white powder inside, officials say. First responders and HazMat crews were called to the Circuit Court building on North Calvert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, where there was a curious package that sounded alarm bells and led to an evacuation of the second floor of the building. The Baltimore Fire Department sent crews to the scene to assist with the investigation, and residents have been advised to avoid the area around the 100 bl…

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Baltimore Courthouse Closed Following Evacuation For Outside Fire Baltimore Courthouse Closed Following Evacuation For Outside Fire
Baltimore Courthouse Closed Following Evacuation For Outside Fire The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse has been evacuated after a fire, authorities announce. Flames broke out at the courthouse after a fire was ignited inside an outer grating on the Fayette Street side of the courthouse on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 7, announced the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office. #BMORESBravest are extinguishing a fire outside of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse at 100 N Calvert St. Some smoke has entered the building so firefighters are using fans to remove it. pic.twitter.com/QeWLyPusZw — Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) February 7, 2…

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