Smoke spread over much of downtown Monday afternoon in the 400 block of
Baltimore Street, an area known as The Block. Two office building were
evacuated.
Grayish smoke continue to pour out of at least one building.
Firefighters on ladders and cranes are pouring water on buildings.
The
firefighters' union said the blaze was at five alarms but so far, no injuries
were reported.
The Block is a neighborhood of strip clubs with gaudy
lights, including Larry Flynt's Hustler Club. Some of the venues are historic
theaters.