BALTIMORE — One 5-year-old boy is dead and his twin brother is in the hospital following a rowhome fire in East Baltimore.
Shortly after 10:30 a.m., fire crews responded to the 1600 block of East Oliver Street for reports of fire and possible people trapped.
Firefighters rescued 5-year-old twin boys from the home. Both were transported to an area hospital, where one of the boys later died.
The second child is in stable condition.
Police have not yet announced the boy's name, and the cause of death will be determined by the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
#BCFD responded to the 1600blk of E. Oliver St. Upon arrival units discovered 2 story dwelling with fire showing & reports of people trapped. FF’s quickly rescued 2 children that were transported to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/9vSvg3Myio
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) January 28, 2023
