Reports of Smoke Bring Fire Department to Pimlico

Reports of smoke inside Pimlico Race Course after the May 17 Black-Eyed Susan Day card brought firefighting 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, "small incident," and nothing was on fire. Firefighters brought circulating fans into the building for extra ventilation.

According to a track spokesperson, a dryer on one of the lower levels where they do linen started smoking. The spokesperson added: "There was a little haze on the first floor, but the incident is not expected to have any impact on the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) card."

The smoke at #Pimlico was caused by a linen dryer. A firefighter called it a "small incident" & that nothing was burning. Firefighters brought fans into the building to clear the smoke. Should have no impact on #Preakness card. @BH_AEberhardt @BH_CMcCroskey @BloodHorse pic.twitter.com/6dVh9mJztN

— Bob Ehalt (@BobEhalt) May 18, 2024