Crews Contain Fire Involving Gasoline, Propane Materials in Baltimore

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Baltimore City fire crews responded to a fire involving gasoline and propane materials on Thursday evening in the 2200 block of Langley Street. Crews were able to contain the blaze, but the Maryland Department of the Environment was requested to assist due to the hazardous materials involved. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and no injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Fires involving flammable and explosive materials like gasoline and propane pose significant risks to public safety and the environment. The involvement of hazardous materials also requires specialized response and cleanup efforts to mitigate potential environmental damage.

The details

Crews were called to the scene shortly after 6:30 p.m. and found a fire that had begun spreading to a two-story building. Baltimore City Fire Department spokesperson Rashad Singletary said crews were eventually able to contain the blaze, but the Maryland Department of the Environment was requested to assist due to the hazardous materials involved.

• Crews were called to the 2200 block of Langley Street shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

What’s next

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire, and the Maryland Department of the Environment will work to assess and mitigate any environmental impact from the hazardous materials involved.