GoFundMe Created For Fallen, Injured Baltimore Firefighters

BALTIMORE, MD — A GoFundMe page has been established to help the families of the firefighters who were killed and injured in Monday’s vacant row house fire in southwest Baltimore.

Created by Baltimore Fire Fighters Local 734 and Baltimore City Fire Officers Local 964, the page generated more than $23,000 from 211 people in just two hours following the fundraiser's launch.

According to the two firefighters unions, they hope to raise $50,000 by Jan. 31 to help the families of the four firefighters.

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Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT/Firefighter Kenneth Lacayo died battling the building fire along the 200 block of South Stricker Street just before 6 a.m.

Firefighter John McMaster remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit, officials said.

In honor of the fallen Baltimore firefighters, Gov. Larry Hogan ordered flags lowered to half-staff. The governor issued the following statement Monday after the deadly fire:

“Our hearts are broken for the entire Baltimore City Fire Department as three of our bravest have fallen in the line of duty. A fourth firefighter was critically injured and is on life support. Each and every day, our firefighters and first responders answer the call and are ready to run into danger—this is our worst nightmare.

“This morning, I spoke to both Mayor Scott and Chief Ford, and at my direction, the State Fire Marshal and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management continue to provide assistance to the city.

“Effective immediately, I have ordered flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of these fallen heroes. I call on all Marylanders to honor the memories of these brave souls, and pray for their families and fellow firefighters.”

To donate to the firefighters' GoFundMe page, click here.

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