Baltimore Family Recovering from Tragic Fire, Community Unites for Vigil

BALTIMORE, MD — At a vigil in northeast Baltimore, hundreds of citizens reportedly came together to mourn as a community after six children perished in a house fire. White balloons were released into the night sky on Sunday in memory of those whose lives were lost, while prayers and strength were extended to those who survived the blaze.

There were 10 people inside the home when fire broke out after midnight Thursday, officials said. Six children died in the fire in the 4200 block of Springwood Avenue. Three of their siblings and their mother were hospitalized, initially listed in critical condition.

By Monday, the mother — Kate Malone — remained in critical condition but was able to communicate, according to the GoFundMe page organized on behalf of the Malone family. Her 4-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son were upgraded to good condition Sunday and remained hospitalized, Baltimore fire officials said.

Her 8-year-old daughter who also escaped from the fire was released Thursday from the hospital and was reportedly staying with her grandparents.

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Kate Malone worked for Congressman Elijah Cummings for more than a decade. When the fire broke out after midnight, her husband was reportedly at his job.

Their children who did not survive the fire were identified as follows, according to WBAL:

• Bridgette Anna Malone, 11
• Amelia Susan Malone, 10
• Amanda Claire Malone, 3
• Zoe Juliet Malone, 3
• William Francis Malone IV, 2
• Daniel George Malone, 8 months and 30 days

A GoFundMe account has been established to help the Malones with the costs associated with losing their home and six of their children. It has raised more than $280,000 in four days.

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The cause of the fire remained under investigation. A space heater may have played a role, according to WJZ.

Photo Credit: Baltimore Fire.