Baltimore Wood Recycling Yard Fire Disrupts Roads, Rail, and Schools

A massive wind-driven fire at Camp Small burned overnight, forcing closures and mobilizing over 100 firefighters to contain the challenging blaze.

• The fire began Thursday evening at Camp Small, Baltimore's wood recycling facility, where logs and trees were stacked up to 30 feet high.
• Strong winds fueled the fire, making it difficult for firefighters to control and requiring heavy equipment to create containment lines.
• The blaze led to closures of Interstate 83, light rail service, and nearby schools, although no injuries have been reported.
• Firefighters worked through the night with around 100 personnel on-site, and by early Friday morning, the fire was largely contained but still smoldering.
• The incident follows a rise in brushfires across Maryland, attributed to dry conditions and high winds, prompting a statewide ban on open-air burning.

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