Reports of smoke inside Pimlico Race Course following the May 17 Black-Eyed Susan Day card brought fire units to the Baltimore, Md., track on the eve of the Preakness Stakes (G1).
The building was evacuated, but a firefighter said it was a “minor incident” and nothing was on fire. Firefighters brought circulating fans into the building for additional ventilation.
According to a spokesperson for the track, a dryer on one of the lower levels where they dry linen began to smoke. The spokesperson added: “There was a bit of fog on the first floor, but this incident is not expected to have any impact on the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) card.”
Smoke in #Pimlico is caused by a linen dryer. One firefighter called it a “minor incident” and nothing burned. Firefighters brought fans into the building to evacuate the smoke. There should have been no impact #preparation Card. @BH_AEberhardt @BH_CMcCroskey @BloodHorse pic.twitter.com/6dVh9mJztN
— Bob Ehalt (@BobEhalt) May 18, 2024
