Smoldering hay bales on flatbed trailer at intersection, Baltimore MD

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/9/2025 05:17 AM

Joh Ave & Southwestern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21229

At the intersection of Joh Avenue and Southwestern Boulevard in Baltimore, a flatbed tractor trailer carrying about 16 large bales of hay had the hay smoldering. Emergency responders are on scene working to break up the hay and extinguish the hot spots. Police assistance was requested for traffic control due to lane blockage on the street.

Audio|Source: Baltimore City Fire

02:18

Transcript:

00:00

Engine 30, can you send me police for traffic control at Joh Avenue and Southwestern Boulevard?

00:08

I'm sorry, you broke up.

00:10

It was Joh Avenue and what?

00:14

Joh Avenue and Southwestern Boulevard.

00:19

I'm direct, sir.

00:25

Department 302 for chest pain 10 delta 4, (number withheld).

00:36

I'm at a go along 53-32, 3,600.

00:41

Frankton Street, Department E7D at Allendale Street.

00:50

72-year-old female sickcase 24 medical law 53 days near West Frankish Street apart me 11 D 16 818.

01:10

Engine 27, Medics 6 respond.

01:12

Food Depot, 2401, Bella, Roach.

01:14

Large reaction with trouble grieving, 45-year-old female.

01:18

Engine 27, medic 6 respond, medical alms, 27-61.

01:22

Food Depot, 2401, Bella, Road, Alpha Emily and Cliffmont.

01:25

Large reaction, 45-year-old female with trouble braving, 820.

01:29

Engine 30.

01:31

Go ahead, sir.

01:34

Yeah, so we are on scene with a flatbed connected to a tractor trailer.

01:39

It has estimated 16 large bales of hay.

01:43

They are smoldering and we're here for a little bit trying to break it up and hit these hot spots.

01:50

All right, I'm direct.

01:52

Do you need any additional resources at this time?

01:58

We're good for the moment.

02:00

If we need anything, we'll call.

02:02

Okay, sir. I'm direct to 824.

02:05

We just need police for traffic control because we do have a line in the street.

02:11

Okay, I have notified them.

02:14

I appreciate that.

02:15

Thank you.

02:16

You're welcome, 825.

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Joh Ave & Southwestern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21229

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