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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Cleanup underway after 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel leaks into Baltimore's harbor
BALTIMORE (WDCW) — Emergency crews in Baltimore are working to clean up roughly 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel that leaked into the harbor on Wednesday. Maryland officials said the spill started around 11 a.m. local time, when fuel began leaking from the Johns Hopkins Hospital's facility in East Baltimore. Prosecutors: 2 arrested with arsenal and Nazi paraphernalia after robbery were ex-military Nearly two hours later, the Baltimore City Fire Department was dispatched to a marina in Harbor East. While investigating the spill, officials learned that the fuel began leaking into the marina from the facility, which was about 1.3 miles away. As of Wednesday afternoon, the spill was contained in the marina at the South Central Avenue Bridge. The Maryland Department of the Environment said the water affected by the spill had been tinged red because of the dye in the oil. Officials added that the leak would not impact drinking water in the area. Officials said the U.S. Coast Guard and a private contractor are working to clear the oil from the water by using oil absorbent materials and skimmers that will feed into a 4,000-gallon pump truck. Pop singer reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Sucks' During a press conference Thursday morning, officials said several geese were also removed from the water and taken to a wildlife rehab center. 'This has been a robust and truly collective effort. We have now seen 10 different city and state agencies that have been deployed,' said Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Local leaders also said traffic would likely be disrupted amid the cleanup efforts. 'We are going to do everything in our power to restore the area as quickly as possible without compromising public safety,' said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. It's unclear if any fines or penalties will be issued as a result of the spill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Cleanup underway after 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel leaks in Baltimore marina
BALTIMORE, Md. () — Emergency crews in Baltimore are working to clean up a spill after about 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel leaked in Harbor East. Maryland officials said the incident happened around 11 a.m. on June 4, when fuel began leaking from the Johns Hopkins Hospital's facility in East Baltimore. Nearly two hours later, the Baltimore City Fire Department was dispatched to a marina in Harbor East. While investigating the spill, officials learned that the fuel began leaking into the marina from the facility, which was about 1.3 miles away. Around 100 firefighters respond to Northwest DC house fire As of Wednesday afternoon, the spill was contained in the marina at the South Central Avenue Bridge. The Maryland Department of the Environment said the water was stained red because of the dye in the oil. Officials noted that it will not impact drinking water in the area. More than 10 agencies across Maryland have been called to help contain the spill. Officials said the U.S. Coast Guard and a private contractor are working to clear the oil from the water by using oil absorbent materials and skimmers that will feed into a 4,000-gallon pump truck. During a press conference on Thursday morning, officials said several geese were removed from the water and taken to a wildlife rehab center. 'We are going to do everything in our power to restore the area as quickly as possible without compromising public safety,' said Mayor Scott. As cleanup efforts continue, traffic will be disrupted, and Central Avenue to Fleet Street will be closed. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Firefighter battling Stage 4 cancer had 'very benign' symptom
Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey had the worst Valentine's Day — but he's feeling the love now. Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Feb. 14 with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his lymph nodes and liver. 9 Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Valentine's Day with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his lymph nodes and liver. Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey The 21-year department veteran is on medical leave, undergoing chemotherapy in the hopes of shrinking his tumors, as his colleagues rally around him. 'My co-workers in the Baltimore City Fire Department have been nothing but just outstanding and supportive,' Dorsey told The Post. 'The love that I've gotten out of them has been amazing.' Esophageal cancer is an aggressive, deadly cancer often caught in advanced stages. The five-year survival rate is low — especially for Stage 4 patients. Dorsey is sharing his story to encourage first responders to be proactive about their health. The father of four is also trying to get fire departments nationwide to offer Lucid Diagnostics' EsoGuard DNA test to detect abnormal esophageal cells before they progress to cancer. 'My mission is to bring awareness to esophageal cancer [since firefighters have a] 63% higher [risk] than the general population. It's right there with testicular cancer and mesothelioma,' Dorsey said. 'And also bring awareness, too, that there is testing available.' 9 Esophageal cancer is an aggressive, deadly cancer often caught in advanced stages. The five-year survival rate is low — especially for Stage 4 patients. Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey Dorsey said he underwent routine check-ups every six months, with high blood pressure his only concern. Everything was fine until January, when he started to have trouble swallowing. The difficulties were 'very benign' at first — sometimes he'd have to drink some fluids to wash the food down. 'It progressively just started getting worse, where it was very difficult to eat anything, basically, without regurgitating it back up,' Dorsey recalled. 9 Dorsey joined the fire department in 2004, becoming a pump operator assigned to Engine 57 in Curtis Bay. Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey A series of tests revealed masses in his lower esophagus, lymph nodes and liver. Chemotherapy began in March and is expected to last into June. 'I will have a follow-up CT scan done to see what the tumors look like,' Dorsey shared. 'We're hopeful that they've shrunk down, and if the chemotherapy and immunotherapies are successful in that, then we'll just keep moving forward with that.' 9 Though he's on medical leave, Dorsey often returns to the firehouse to visit with his colleagues. Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey In the meantime, Dorsey has been making regular trips to the firehouse to see his pals. The longtime pump operator, assigned to Engine 57 in Curtis Bay, misses the camaraderie. In one recent visit, he was the first to back a new firetruck into the firehouse, a symbolic tradition in the fire service. 'Firefighting is one of those jobs where you absolutely love the job,' Dorsey said. 'I like to say being a firefighter in Baltimore city is the best job in the world and probably one of the worst places you can do it.' 9 'It's been a great ride,' Dorsey said while reflecting on his 21-year career. Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey Dorsey is a third-generation Baltimore firefighter. He had long dreamed of being on the front lines and decided to go for it at 35 as his oldest son graduated from high school. While he knew about the physical dangers, he wished there was a better understanding of the long-term health risks when he joined the department in 2004. Firefighters endure toxic chemicals, smoke, extreme heat and loud noise while saving lives, raising their risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and certain types of cancer. 9 Dorsey is a third-generation Baltimore firefighter. He had long dreamed of being on the front lines and decided to go for it at 35 as his oldest son graduated from high school. Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey Beyond battling blazes, Dorsey said he was constantly exposed to diesel exhaust at the firehouse due to inadequate ventilation. Even his protective gear exacerbated the problem. 'When I came to the fire department in 2004, firefighters were only issued one set of turnout gear,' he said, noting that dirty gear used to be a badge of honor. 'Changes have been made over the years. We've been issued a second set of turnout gear — the coat and the pants — and so after a fire, we actually send those in and they get laundered, and we switch into our second set of gear.' 9 Dorsey's turnout gear used to be a badge of honor, but it likely exacerbated his cancer risk. Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey A spokesperson for the Baltimore fire department did not return a Post request for comment. Dorsey said the city recently agreed that his cancer is a line-of-duty illness. Esophageal cancer is a relatively rare cancer, accounting for only 1% of all cancer cases in the US. The Firefighter Cancer Support Network reports that firefighters have a 39% increased risk of dying from esophageal cancer. 9 Dorsey is a father of four and grandfather of five (pictured here). Courtesy of Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey Lucid Diagnostics, headquartered in Manhattan, hopes to catch the cancer before it develops. EsoGuard is a non-invasive test that uses a swallowable capsule to collect cells from the lower esophagus for analysis. The test, which launched commercially in 2019, looks for genetic markers associated with Barrett's esophagus (esophageal precancer) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (cancer). 'A lot of fire departments across the country are partnering with EsoGuard to offer this testing to their members. Baltimore city was not one,' Dorsey said. 9 Dorsey is trying to get fire departments nationwide to offer Lucid Diagnostics' EsoGuard DNA test to detect abnormal esophageal cells before they progress to cancer. Lucid said it has screened over 10,000 firefighters. In New York, it's held small events with the FDNY. 'We have been engaging with the 9/11 WTC foundation to add this as a covered benefit, but do not currently have an active policy,' Lucid told The Post. 'We remain optimistic that the clinicians see the value for this high-risk group and we'll be able to fully implement it at the NYC WTC in the coming months.' As he spreads awareness about the importance of cancer screenings, Dorsey is being celebrated by his community for his impact and resilience. Two fundraisers have been set for the summer to help pay Dorsey's medical expenses. Over $9,700 has been raised via GoFundMe. Eventually, his sick leave will turn into medical retirement. The grandfather of five had planned to retire in six or seven years — not like this. 'I didn't expect it to happen this early or happen this way,' Dorsey said. But as he reflected on his career, he noted that, 'It's been a great ride.'
The Independent
13-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
More than 200 firefighters battle massive warehouse blaze in Baltimore. No injuries reported
More than 200 firefighters battled a massive blaze that broke out at a west Baltimore warehouse, disrupting Amtrak service in the area and prompting officials to move dozens of area residents. Commuter rail service was canceled Tuesday amid fears the building could collapse onto railroad tracks. Firefighters were dispatched to the multistory mattress warehouse at Edmondson Avenue and Bentalou Street around 7 p.m. Monday and found heavy fire, the Baltimore City Fire Department said in a social media post. About 30 residents of nearby homes were temporarily evacuated. By Tuesday morning, the fire had been contained to the building, but firefighters were chasing hot spots and a deep-seated fire in multiple locations, fire department spokesperson John Marsh said. No injuries had been reported. The cause has not been determined, and officials were still working to figure out where the fire started, Fire Chief James Wallace said at a news conference Tuesday. City and state officials will investigate, and Wallace said he has asked for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to take the lead, he said. 'The ATF brings a ton of resources for us, and given the size and scope of the fire, the fact that we disrupted rail service, it's very appropriate that we bring all hands on deck to investigate the cause of this fire,' he said. Officials believe that part of the building may have been in use and part may have been vacant, but they didn't have information about the building's history, he said. 'It's been years since we've had a fire of that magnitude — seven alarms,' Wallace said. But it was necessary to bring in additional resources, including aerial ladders and a heavier water flow, he said. The warehouse backs up to railroad tracks. Amtrak service was stopped for a time between Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., Amtrak said in a social media post. Service was restored by Tuesday morning, but was still restricted to one track and Amtrak warned that delays were expected for the rest of the day along the Northeast Corridor. The Maryland Transit Administration canceled MARC commuter rail service on its Penn line on Tuesday morning because of the fire and concerns that the structure may collapse onto the tracks. Service was restored midday on a Saturday schedule, but extended delays were expected.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Amtrak trains canceled after fire raged through warehouse in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. () — Multiple Amtrak trains from Washington, D.C. to New York City have been canceled or delayed after a large fire raged through a warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland. According to the Baltimore City Fire Department, the blaze broke out at the multi-story mattress warehouse in the 2200 block of West Lanvale Street just before 7:30 p.m. on May 12. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames showing from the building. As the fire continued to grow, the department evacuated about 30 people from homes nearby. No injuries were reported. However, the fire ignited near the rail corridor in west Baltimore, causing several Amtrak trains to be delayed or canceled for Monday night and Tuesday morning. WMATA prepares to launch Better Bus Network, eliminate 500 underutilized bus routes Around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Amtrak announced on social media that all trains were stopped between Wilmington (WIL) and Washington (WAS) after officials placed a hold on all tracks in the west Baltimore area. 'No time has been given as to when the tracks will re-open or when services will resume. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,' wrote Amtrak on social media. From Monday night to Tuesday morning, the following trains scheduled from D.C. to New York were canceled: Train 186 Train 151Amtrak said Train 192 will make all local stops between Baltimore and New York to accommodate customers. However, the train system noted that it will not stop at the Philadelphia North (PHN) station. Crews are working to restore regular services. All passengers who have been impacted by the cancellations are encouraged to rebook the next available train, text 268725 or call 800-USA-RAIL for more information. To check the status of a train scheduled to New York, click . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
