A fire was reported on a barge in Baltimore on Saturday night, city fire officials said.

Crews responded around 9:30 p.m. to the ship fire in the Canton Industrial Area, near I-95 and South Clinton Street, in the southwest portion of the harbor.

When they arrived, crews discovered the electrical fire, and it was quickly contained, according to officials. No injuries were reported.

Baltimore Fire crews responded to a barge fire on Dec. 6, 2025. Baltimore City Fire Department

Crews and dive teams remained on standby in case of an emergency. Officials said there should not be any traffic disruptions in the area.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Previous Baltimore ship fire

The department is familiar with on-the-water operations. In August, city fire crews responded to an

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