Fire and Carbon Monoxide Lead to Evacuation of Baltimore Senior Apartment Building
A two-alarm fire at the Johnston Square Apartments in East Baltimore led to the evacuation of residents due to high carbon monoxide levels. The fire, which started in a flowerbed, caused damage to the building's basement. Emergency crews, including the Baltimore City Fire Department and Baltimore Gas and Electric, responded to the scene. Residents, many of whom are seniors, were evacuated, and the building is being ventilated to reduce carbon monoxide levels. The Red Cross and local emergency management are assisting displaced residents.