Fells Point Fire

A former social hall, the building is large and filled with confined spaces. That makes for a difficult fire to fight.

Fells Point Fire

The combined police fire arson squad were on the scene.

Fells Point Fire

When the roof collapsed, firefighters were told to get out of the building.

Fells Point Fire

In tears, the owner of the business said he was last inside at 1 a.m. Thursday Within four hours, his livelihood was destroyed.

Fells Point Fire

“They had to break out windows,” one witness said. “Smoke was coming out everywhere.”

Fells Point Fire

Liquor store owner Raj Bomankanti just locked up and left his store four hours earlier. Then came the thick smoke and heavy fire.

Fells Point Fire

The fire broke out in the 1700-block of Fleet Street at a Fells Point liquor store.

Fells Point Fire

The fire was knocked out on the second floor but it had spread to the third floor.

Fells Point Fire

The fire broke out in the 1700-block of Fleet Street at a Fells Point liquor store.

Fells Point Fire

Firefighters had to fight the fire from outside.

Fells Point Fire

The fire caused multiple streets in the area to be closed.

One person was helped from the building and a firefighter suffered minor injuries.

Fells Point Fire

Due to unsafe conditions, firefighters were evacuated from the building and fought the fire from the outside.

Fells Point Fire

The fire happened at a liquor store.

Due to unsafe conditions, firefighters were evacuated from the building and they are fighting the fire from outside.

Fells Point Fire

The fire was knocked out on the second floor but it had spread to the third floor. The roof has collapsed.

Fells Point Fire

The fire broke out in the 1700-block of Fleet Street at a Fells Point liquor store.