Some Baltimore Roads Reopen After Downtown Underground Fire

Following an underground fire that broke out downtown, some Baltimore streets have been reopened. A portion of East Baltimore Street reopened Monday morning as crews continued repairs on what BGE said was extensive steam damage to the underground systems after the weekend fire. Work is said not to be getting done along Guilford and Baltimore streets, which includes venting manholes and digging up parts of the sidewalk.

CBS Baltimore reports,

BGE said crews responded after the underground fire sparked around 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. The work continued through Sunday, with the goal of reopening the roads for Monday morning traffic.

“They saw smoke coming from the scene and then shortly after arrival, they saw fire coming out as well,” said Baltimore Fire Deputy Chief Khalilah Yancey. “Then, it shortly dissipated, and they felt like it probably burned itself out.”