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Northwest Baltimore Two-Alarm House Fire on Boarman Avenue Sends One Resident to Hospital for Treatment

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February 1, 2026/09:15 AM
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Northwest Baltimore Two-Alarm House Fire on Boarman Avenue Sends One Resident to Hospital for Treatment
Source: Wikimedia Commons / Author: Petty Officer 1st Class Tasha Tully

Early-morning fire draws two-alarm response in Northwest Baltimore

One person was hospitalized after an early-morning house fire in Northwest Baltimore that prompted a two-alarm response from city firefighters.

The Baltimore City Fire Department was dispatched at 5:22 a.m. to the 3800 block of Boarman Avenue for a report of a fire. The incident was classified as a two-alarm fire, indicating that additional crews and resources were requested beyond the initial response as operations expanded.

Fire officials said the fire was contained. One resident was transported to a hospital for evaluation and treatment. No additional details were released about the person’s condition, the extent of injuries, or whether other occupants were present at the time of the fire.

What is known so far

  • Location: 3800 block of Boarman Avenue, Northwest Baltimore.

  • Dispatch time: 5:22 a.m.

  • Response level: Two-alarm.

  • Outcome: Fire contained; one resident taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.

  • Investigation: The cause remains under investigation.

Investigation and next steps

Officials have not announced a cause or origin point for the fire, and it remains under investigation. In Baltimore City, determining the cause typically involves scene examination after suppression, documentation of fire patterns and damage, and interviews when available. Findings may be influenced by factors such as building layout, access conditions for crews, and the fire’s progression before units arrived.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Information still not released

As of the latest update, authorities had not publicly identified the hospitalized resident, specified the type of injuries treated, or said whether smoke alarms activated. Officials also had not reported displacement figures or the extent of structural damage to the home.

baltimore.news will continue to report new details as they are confirmed by fire investigators and city officials.