Firefighters finally contain massive Baltimore brush fire that closed roads and rails with thick smoke
The IndependentSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A massive brush fire near Baltimore that caused road closures with thick smoke has been contained Friday morning, fire crews say. Crews were called to the Camp Small yard, where large trees and logs are stacked about 30 feet high, after 5 p.m. Thursday, Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace said at a briefing. open image in gallery Firefighters have contained a massive brush fire that led to road closures near Baltimore Air quality in parts of the city were in the moderate range on Friday morning because of smoke from the fire. Baltimore City Fire Department spokesman John Marsh said the smoke was dying down, allowing officials to reopen Interstate 83, which runs from downtown Baltimore to areas north of the city.
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