BALTIMORE — A family cookout in Canton turned into a large fire destroying multiple homes.
Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, the Baltimore Fire Department responded to a second-alarm fire in the 3300 block of Toone Street.
According to fire officials, a family was on their roof deck when the grill apparently ignited. No injuries were reported, however, three families have been displaced.
The fire caused extensive damage to three homes. The intense heat from the fire also caused damage to two other homes.
Fire officials are still investigating what caused the grill to ignite.
Anyone with a grill is encouraged to keep it 8 to 10 feet away from their homes, never leave it unattended, and always have a bucket of water on standby.
Fire in Canton, spread to 3 homes. This is on Toone Street near Lighthouse Tavern. Neighbors reported hearing a loud pop or some kind of explosion. I talked to the Lieutenant. No one injured. They believe it may have started from a grill. @WMAR2News pic.twitter.com/fgBNRnQ77s
— Mallory Sofastaii WMAR (@mal_sofastaii) June 18, 2023
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
