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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT
Friday, May 12, 2017 Blair Adams, PIO
(443) 690-4396 (Cell)
(410) 396-5616 (Office)
blair.adams2@baltimorecity.gov
MEDIA RELEASE
Cause Released in the 2-Alarm Lanvale
Towers Fire
May 12, 2017 –
(Baltimore, MD) – On April 16, the Baltimore City Fire Department responded
to a 2-alarm fire at Lanvale Towers; located at 1300 E. Lanvale Street. Upon
arrival units faced an eight-story high-rise apartment complex with heavy smoke
and fire showing from the eighth floor with extension through the roof.
The investigation has been concluded and it was determined that the fire was
caused by an improperly discarded cigarette material inside of the eighth floor
trash shoot.
“It was unfortunate that the residents of Lanvale Towers were without a place
to stay,” said Chief Niles R. Ford. “Fortunately, no one was injured and everyone
was able to escape safely.”
The fire resulted in more than 170 residents being displaced from the East
Baltimore high-rise.
Baltimore Housing, The American Red Cross and building management worked with residents to
find temporary shelter and provided other resources for those who needed it.
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