From Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, The News-Letter provided live updates on the fire in Hampden — 3355 Keswick Road. The fire was a three-alarm fire and occurred at the historical building “The Castle.” The origin of the fire is currently unknown, but investigators are searching for the cause.
Nov. 11, 2025
9:42 a.m.
As a result of the fire, Keswick Road between 33rd and 34th Streets was closed throughout the morning.
Nov. 10, 2025
6:34 p.m.
An affiliate of The News-Letter reported that the fire has ended with no casualties.
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5:53 p.m.
The building that was set ablaze is known as “The Castle.” This structure was constructed in 1899 with the old Northern District Police Station. In the past, The Castle’s basement consisted of solitary confinement cells. Now, the building consisted of businesses such as a bridal shop.
5:40 p.m.
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As the fire continues, students reflect on the impact of the situation. In an interview with The News-Letter, senior Elijah Bassford discusses the current trend of fires in Baltimore.
“Because there [have] been two fires in the same sequence, I don’t know if that’s an abnormality, or if it is indicative of something else going on in terms of response to fires in the city,“ he said. “I’m looking forward to when there’s not a fire going on, on campus.“
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5:30 p.m.
Firefighters can be seen attempting to mitigate the fire.
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Image was captured at 5:30 p.m.
5:25 p.m.
Students reported seeing smoke as well as rising flames from the fire on the road between Levering Hall and Hodson Hall. The fire reached above the buildings, with smoke trickling behind.
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Image was captured at 5:25 p.m.
5:21 p.m.
Public Safety sent out a warning to the University community about the fire.
“Fire at 3335 Keswick, please stay out of the area,” the statement read.
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5:18 p.m.
Baltimore Fire announced on X that crews are working to contain the fire.
5:16 p.m.
Students reported seeing the flames from their residences, such as University West.
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Image was captured at 5:16 p.m. from University West.
5:07 p.m.
Firefighters are actively responding to a three-alarm fire on 3355 Keswick Road near 34th Street in Hampden – the old Northern District Police Station. Individuals in the surrounding areas have been evacuated.
Hopkins students around the Homewood campus, specifically near Homewood Apartments, Olin Hall and Levering Hall, reported smelling burning, observing smoke and hearing fire trucks.
