2 Dead in Southwest Baltimore House Fire, Detectives Investigating

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The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a fatal fire investigation in the Southwest District.

On Sept. 20, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Baltimore Police and fire personnel responded to homes, possibly vacant, in the 1900 block of Wilhelm Street after receiving reports of a fire.

Upon arrival, officers noticed that firefighters were actively extinguishing the flames.

Once the fire was out, a K-9 unit searched the homes and discovered two unidentified victims, both of whom were clearly deceased.

Arson and homicide detectives are investigating the incident.