A steam pipe explosion on S. Eutaw Street between Lombard and Pratt streets caused road closures and delays Tuesday evening.
Firefighters said the explosion happened around 6 p.m. Steam billowed into the air just down the street from Camden Yards, just 75 minutes before the Orioles' opening pitch.
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Five people were injured. They were treated with non-life threatening injuries.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area. Delays should be expected on both Pratt and Lombard streets
There's @BaltimoreFire activity on S Eutaw St between Lombard & Pratt. Avoid the area. Expect delays on both Pratt & Lombard #BalTraffic
— Baltimore OEM (@BaltimoreOEM) June 20, 2017
Guests at @BWIIHFrontDesk & @InnerHarborHI shelter in place. Contact front desk if u need help. @Orioles game, enter on south side #BalSteam
— Baltimore OEM (@BaltimoreOEM) June 20, 2017
Underground explosion likely caused by steam@baltimorefire waiting 4 @mybge
Stay away frm the area. Eutaw, Lombard, Pratt blocked #BalSteam— Baltimore OEM (@BaltimoreOEM) June 20, 2017
