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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 12:08 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 12:09 EST
status: reported
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# Retrial set for February 22 in Stricker Street fire case

The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office confirmed a retrial for James Barnett, charged in the 2022 Stricker Street fire, is set for February 22. A mistrial was declared last month.

Section: [Public Safety](/baltimore/section/safety.md) · Entities: [James Barnett](/baltimore/wiki/james-barnett.md), [Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office](/baltimore/wiki/baltimore-city-state-s-attorney-s-office.md)

## Coverage

- [WJZ CBS News Baltimore](https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/retrial-stricker-street-fire-suspect-february/), 2026-11-06 12:08 EST: Retrial of man accused of setting Baltimore fire that killed 3 firefighters to be held in February
- [FOX45 News (WBFF)](https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/judge-retrial-date-stricker-street-fire-baltimore-maryland), 2026-11-06 12:09 EST: Judge sets retrial date in Stricker Street fire case

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