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Child Dies After Early-Morning House Fire in West Baltimore's Upton Neighborhood

Investigators are examining the cause following a rescue attempt that found the child in cardiac arrest.

Overview

  • Crews from the Baltimore City Fire Department were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. to the 500 block of West Mosher Street for a reported dwelling fire.
  • Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and conducted suppression efforts while searching the residence.
  • During the search, firefighters found a child in cardiac arrest, performed life-saving measures, and transported the child to a local hospital, where the child was pronounced dead.
  • Officials said one home was directly affected by the blaze.
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials noted this is the department’s second fire fatality reported this year.