A mass overdose in West Baltimore affected around 25 people, highlighting the strain Baltimore’s opioid crisis places on emergency services. Community leaders are calling for lasting solutions rather than temporary fixes.
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Harbor East diesel spill sparks concern as impact to wildlife examined
Baltimore officials have confirmed that a diesel spill in Harbor East released 5,000 gallons of fuel—more than double the original estimate. Cleanup efforts are underway to contain the spill near the South Central Avenue Bridge, with officials closely monitoring potential impacts on local wildlife and the environment.
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Clean-up underway after 2,000-gallon fuel spill in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
A coordinated response is underway following a 2,000-gallon diesel spill in Harbor East, caused by the overfilling of fuel tanks at a Johns Hopkins Hospital facility. Officials from Baltimore City, Maryland and the U.S. Coast Guard are working with environmental contractors to contain and clean the spill, which is currently confined to a marina near the South Central Avenue Bridge.
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AFRO News honors emergency service workers
The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maryland Chamber of Commerce honors Key Bridge heroes
The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to a call about a cruise ship striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge, but later discovered it was a cargo ship, the Dali, that had crashed into the bridge, resulting in the death of six construction workers.