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Post by district5 on Sept 7, 2006 20:17:07 GMT -5
1 Alarm Fire: 4724 Glenway Avenue (Price Hill) Date: 09/05/06 Time: 06:08 p.m.
This is District Chief Howard Reed from District One of the Cincinnati Fire Department, reporting on a one-alarm fire. This fire occurred at 4724 Glenway Avenue on 9/05/06 at 6:08 pm. in Price Hill.
The fire started in the kitchen of Apartment #106 and was confined to that room, because of aggressive interior firefighting of 28 firefighters from six fire companies.
The structure was unoccupied at the time of this incident. Its cause is undetermined and is being investigated by the Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit. The fire caused approximately $65,000.00 damage to the structure and content in the apartment of origin.
Please note there were no working smoke alarms.
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Post by district5 on Sept 11, 2006 19:53:51 GMT -5
Hazardous Materials Leak: 2856 Cypress Way "McCullough Rail Yard" Pleasant Ridge/Norwood Date: 09/11/06 Time: 02:45 a.m.
This is District Four-Fire Chief Robert McWilliams reporting on a minor hazardous materials leak that occurred on September 11, 2006 at 2:47 AM at 2856 Cypress Way in Pleasant Ridge.
The Cincinnati Fire Hazardous Materials Unit was called to the report of a train car leaking Methyl Methacrylate. The car was located in a rail yard run by the Indiana & Ohio Railroad. A rail yard employee discovered the leak.
The Hazmat Unit discovered a minor leak around a valve on top of the tank car; tightening the valve stopped the leak.
The railroad employee who discovered the leak was transported to UC hospital for a possible inhalation injury. The fume from Methyl Methacrylate carries an inhalation hazard.
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Post by district5 on Sept 16, 2006 20:45:09 GMT -5
Overturned Truck & Fuel Spill: 171 Huey Street (Saylor Park) Date: 9-14-06 Time: 9:25 AM
This is District Two Chief, John Zompero, of the Cincinnati Fire Department reporting on a fuel spill incident that occurred on Thursday, September 14, 2006 in Saylor Park. Fire companies were dispatched at 9:25 AM to 171 Huey Street for a report of an overturned tanker truck leaking fuel.
Engine 50, which is located in Saylor Park, responded within minutes and confirmed that a Wardway fuel tanker carrying approximately 2300 gallons of diesel fuel had overturned and had spilled a significant amount of product in the street, leaking fuel at a rate of approximately five gallons per minute.
It was also reported that much of the spilled product entered a storm sewer located 100 feet from the tanker. Additional resources were requested to prevent additional fuel from entering the sewer system, while simultaneously, firefighters attempted to slow or stop the leak from the truck. Within a short period of time, crews were able contain the fuel from the truck thus preventing additional contamination of the sewer system. The contained fuel and some of the fuel remaining in the tanker was transferred to another tanker. The overturned truck was up righted without incident.
Metropolitan Sewer District representatives were relatively certain that the fuel that entered the sewer system would be able to be processed through the Muddy Creek treatment plant with little problem. But due to the recent rain, and measures taken to prevent high waters from entering the treatment plant from the river, some of the spilled fuel was released into the river. This situation was immediately reported and resources were deployed to contain the spill and minimize the environmental impact.
Upon clearing the wreckage from the scene, an environmental remediation company was contracted to clean up any residual contamination from the spill site as well as the river while under the supervision of the Cincinnati Fire Department's Environmental Crime Unit and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
There were no reported injuries. The incident was closed at 1:07 PM.
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Post by district5 on Sept 16, 2006 20:48:53 GMT -5
Suspicious Package: 1 E. 4th Street (CBD) Date: 09/15/06 Time: 10:19 a.m.
This is District Chief Fredrick Prather of the Cincinnati Fire Department reporting on the Fire Department response to a suspicious package incident.
On Friday 9/15/06, at 10:19 AM, the Cincinnati Fire Department's Bomb Squad and additional fire units were dispatched to One East 4th Street, the location of the National City Center for a suspicious package. An employee found the package while searching floors, after a bomb threat was called into National City Bank.
After the discovery, National City evacuated the two buildings located at One and Three East 4th Street. Approximately 800 people were evacuated from the center.
National City also called the Fire and Police Departments in a timely manner. The Police and Fire Departments took appropriate action to resolve the incident. The Fire Department 's Bomb Squad went into action sending one of its bomb technicians into the building to examine the package and the surrounding area.
The package was thoroughly examined and found to be empty at approximately 11:45 AM. Thereafter, National City Bank resumed its normal business operations.
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Post by district5 on Sept 26, 2006 18:32:20 GMT -5
One Alarm Fire: 3750 Beechmont Court (Linnwood) Date: 09/26/06 Time: 2:35 a.m.
This is District One Fire Chief Stephen J. Kluesener reporting on a one-alarm fire that occurred this morning in Linwood. Firefighters were dispatched to 3750 Beechmont Court at 2:35 AM.
First arriving companies reported heavy fire on the first floor of a two-story wood frame single-family dwelling. An aggressive interior attack brought the fire under control in approximately twenty minutes.
Firefighters remained on the scene for several hours. A man was sleeping on the first floor when the smoke awakened him. He went upstairs and got his seven and eight year old daughters out of bed. All three escaped the fire without injury.
A candle that ignited a Christmas tree started the fire. Damaged is estimated to be $40,000. Twenty-eight firefighters responded to the fire. There were no injuries.
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Post by district5 on Sept 29, 2006 19:27:25 GMT -5
Series of Suspicious fires in Price Hill Date: 09/28/06-09/29/06 Time: 02:24 a.m.
This is District One Fire Chief Stephen J. Kluesener reporting on a series of four fires that occurred this evening in Price Hill.
The initial fire, which was reported shortly before midnight, involved an unoccupied three-story multi-dwelling. First arriving firefighters reported heavy fire on the first and second floors of the building. An aggressive interior attack brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes.
Firefighters remained on the scene for several hours. The loss is estimated to be $40,000. Twenty-eight firefighters responded to the fire located at 3756 Warsaw Avenue.
In the next hour three other fires were reported within a couple blocks of the initial fire. A dumpster fire was extinguished at Glenway and Seton Avenue. At 1003 Regina Avenue a porch was on fire and was extinguished. Thereafter at 841 Academy Avenue the fourth fire occurred, a second porch was involved in a fire and was extinguished.
All four fires are considered suspicious. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
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Update
Date: 09/29/06 Time: 4:32 p.m.
Two individuals have been charged with aggravated arson to person and property for a fire that occurred on a porch at 1003 Regina Avenue on 09/29/06. The Cincinnati Fire Department extinguished the fire.
The two individuals that have been charged are Lewis Potts, a male white, 29 years of age and Jason Schmidt a male white, 24 years of age.
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Post by district5 on Sept 29, 2006 19:33:30 GMT -5
2 Alarm Fire: 8317 Anthony Wayne Avenue (Hartwell) Date: 09/29/06 Time: 12:16 p.m.
This is District Four Fire Chief, Alan L. Sedam, reporting that the Cincinnati Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire that occurred at 8317 Anthony Wayne. The fire happened on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 12:16 PM.
The first responding companies found heavy fire on the first floor of a three story single-family dwelling; thereafter firefighters made an aggressive interior attack on the fire. Due to the fire spreading into the attic, a second alarm fire response was requested. Forty firefighters were used at the incident and brought the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. For more information, please call the Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit at 352-1685.
Please note smoke alarms were present and were operating.
The fire loss is estimated be at $25,000.
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Post by district5 on Oct 6, 2006 15:26:26 GMT -5
One Alarm Fire: 1628 Pullan Avenue (Northside) Date: 09/30/06 Time: 10:00 p.m.
This is District Two Chief Anson Turley reporting on a fire that happened in Northside on September 30, 2006.
At 10:00 PM, fire companies were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1600 block of Pullan Avenue. When they arrived, they found heavy fire conditions on the first floor of a two-story structure. Fire units began an offensive interior attack but had to be directed to a defensive attack due to a problem with one of the fire apparatus' being used.
It took 50 firefighters approximately 45 minutes to get the fire under control. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
The single occupant of the structure was able to escape on her own. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The damage estimate $70,000.
It appears that the occupant was aware of the fires' ignition and smoke detectors were not a factor in her escape.
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Post by district5 on Oct 9, 2006 20:15:18 GMT -5
EOD Inciident: 3661 River Rd. Date: 10/01/06 Time: 05:30 p.m.
This is District Two Chief David Collini reporting on an incident that occurred at 3661 River Road.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2006, a civilian stopped at Engine 37's fire station (Lilenthal and River Road) and reported a trailer with explosives that he had discovered.
The Cincinnati Fire Department's EOD/Bomb Squad, along with Engine 37, Ladder 17 and District Two were dispatched to investigate. The Fire Department found an abandoned 6'X 12' fairly new U-Haul trailer with expired plates, and with the trailer doors unlocked.
The U-Haul was in a wooded area next to the U.S. Coast Guard station, which is situated along the Ohio River.
After further investigation of the situation, approximately 100 explosives were found in several boxes. Thereafter, subsequent notifications for the Cincinnati Police, FBI and the Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms to respond to the incident went out.
The CFD Bomb Unit secured the commercial grade fireworks and black powder components. The ATF, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Police, are continuing their investigation, with the possibility of stolen explosives and trailer.
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Post by district5 on Oct 9, 2006 20:18:57 GMT -5
One Alarm Fire: 640 Sedam Street (Sedamsville) Date: 10/4/06 Time: 8:37 p.m.
This is District Two Fire Chief, Gary Scott, reporting on a one-alarm fire, which occurred at 640 Sedam Street on October 4, 2006. At 8:37 pm., fire personnel responded to a report of a building on fire.
Upon arriving fire personnel confirmed fire showing at the first floor stairwell and second floor window of a three-story multi-dwelling. An interior attack on the fire was initiated, along with a primary search of the entire building. The fire had extended up into the third floor and roof area. The main body of the fire was knocked down within a short period of time. The structure sustained fire and smoke damage from the first floor stairway up to the roof area on the B-side of the structure. The primary search confirmed all occupants had exited the building.
The cause of the fire is "undetermined", pending further investigation. Fire loss was set at $50,000. Fire personnel confirmed smoke alarm sounding inside the building. The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist five displaced families.
There were 32 fire personnel utilized at this incident. One female adult was transported to the hospital for observation. There were no injuries to firefighters.
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Post by district5 on Oct 9, 2006 20:22:10 GMT -5
One Alarm Fire: 5915 Argus Avenue (College Hill) Date: 10/5/06 Time: 12:09 pm
This is District Three Fire Chief, Glenn Coleman, reporting on a one-alarm fire that occurred in College Hill at 5915 Argus Avenue.
On Thursday 10/5/06 at 12:09 pm, Cincinnati Firefighters responded to a report of a one-alarm fire at 5919 Argus Avenue. Upon arriving they found light smoke coming from the north side roof area of the building. Fire crews found that the fire was actually on the exterior of the two-story single family dwelling in the soffit area of the roof.
Firefighters had to use power saws and axes to expose the hidden fire. It was determined that the house had been struck by lighting during a thunderstorm that occurred earlier. The fire apparently smoldered for some time until the occupant smelled smoke and called the Fire Department. Part of the roof area had to be removed to reveal hidden fire.
Twenty-three firefighters were used to battle this blaze. The house had working smoke alarms but the fire was in an area that the smoke never touched off the alarms.
The fire loss is listed at $15,000. An adult female and young child were at home at the time of the fire and escaped uninjured. No firefighters were injured.
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Post by district5 on Oct 9, 2006 20:27:44 GMT -5
Overturned Truck: Fort Washington Way ramp from 6thStreet viaduct eastbound. Date: 10/7/2006 Time: 9:30 AM
This is District 1 Chief David Collini reporting on an overturned semi-trailer and truck occurring on the Fort Washington Way ramp from 6th Street viaduct eastbound. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 AM on 10/7/2006.
Engine Company-14, Squad-14, District-1 and Car 502, the Environmental Crimes Unit, were on hand to assist with police and clean up crews. Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) was also notified.
A tow truck up-righted the overturned truck and frame, and then removed it from the scene. The trailer box and contents, however proved to be more difficult to clear. A product of cereal / sludge food waste spilled onto the highway, and eventually over the retaining wall down approximately 40 feet to 3rd Street near John Street. A light pole was also severed during the accident and wires were down. A Duke Energy electrical emergency team handled that issue.
Clean up of spilled product on both Fort Washington Way and 3rd Street was conducted by Environmental Enterprises Incorporated (EEI Inc.) a licensed HAZMAT cleanup contractor. The Tall Stacks traffic was diverted through Downtown and onto Mehring Way by the Cincinnati Police Department. ODOT and Car 502 remained on scene to oversee cleanup. Engine Company 29 was also assigned to assist and standby in the event that fire suppression was needed at site. Roads were closed for approximately 8 hours.
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Post by district5 on Oct 9, 2006 20:30:55 GMT -5
One Alarm Fire: 2641 Gilbert Avenue (Walnut Hills) Date: 10/9/2006 Time: 2:45 AM
This is District Chief Jay Boeing of the Cincinnati Fire Department reporting that Cincinnati Firefighters responded to 2641 Gilbert Avenue in Walnut Hills today 10/9/6 at 0245 AM, for a report of a car into a building.
When Firefighters arrived they found that a car had run into the building, and knocked down a portion of the buildings foundation. The car's front end was in the buildings basement and the car had caught fire.
The car, when it struck the building, had ruptured the gas main coming into this large apartment building, the fire quickly ignited the leaking gas, and the fire was spreading to the first floor apartment. Firefighters simultaneously evacuated the building, laid hose lines to fight the rapidly spreading fire that was being fed by natural gas, and found the gas shutoff to stop the leaking natural gas.
The situation became extremely tense when the gas valve was located under the car that had struck the building. Firefighters moved the car away from the gas valve, and Duke Energy was able to shutoff the gas line.
This fire did $20,000.00 damage to the building and its contents There were no Firefighter injuries at this fire, the only injuries were the two occupants of the car, one male and one female, and their injuries appeared to be minor.
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Post by district5 on Oct 16, 2006 18:26:45 GMT -5
One Alarm Fire: 4011 Allston Street btn. Madison & Minot (Oakley) Date: 10/14/2006 Time: 12:59 PM Fire Box: 6273
ADDRESS OF INCIDENT: 4011 Allston Street
This is District Chief Howard Reed from District One of the Cincinnati Fire Department reporting on a one-alarm fire that occurred at 4011 Allston St located in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Fire Companies responded to a report of a fire in an apartment building at 12:59 PM. on 10/14/06.
Upon our arrival we found light smoke coming from the second floor of a three-story multi-dwelling brick structure. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, bringing this fire under control in less then 15 minutes.
Also, on our arrival we found a female victim that had received burns on most of her body. She immediately received medical attention and was transported to University Hospital by Rescue 46.
There were a total of four people rescued from this structure, with two being transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The other two were not injured and there were no Firefighters injured.
No smoke detectors were found in any of the apartments and the cause of this incident is undetermined at this time.
Fire investigator Lt. Dan Wolf is presently working at the scene trying to determine what may have caused this fire.
The fire caused approximately $50,000.00 loss the contents and structure.
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Post by district5 on Oct 16, 2006 18:39:53 GMT -5
One Alarm Fire: 1705 Eastern Avenue (Noranco Terminals warehouse) Date: 10/14/2006 Time: 1:26 PM
ADDRESS OF INCIDENT: 1705 Eastern Ave.
Good evening, this is District Two Chief John Zompero of the Cincinnati Fire Department reporting on a fire that occurred Saturday afternoon in a warehouse just located east of the downtown riverfront.
Fire companies were dispatched to 1705 Eastern Ave at 1:26 PM for a report of a fire at Noranco Terminals, which is located on the Ohio River just east of Friendship Park.
First arriving crews found a several small fires involving plastic tarps covering large rolls of tempered steel, which were stacked 12 feet high and 30 feet deep. Fire fighters used conventional hose lines to extinguish the fire but the configuration of the storage limited access to the fire thus hampering the efforts. Eventually, a forklift was utilized to move nearly 150 of the one-ton coils, which allowed fire fighters to ensure that the fire was completely out.
The fire was caused by an employee energizing faulty electrical equipment producing an arc between the electric line and one of the coils of steel, which ignited the plastic cover.
Though the fire was relatively small and the non-combustible building was never in any danger from the blaze, the actual and potential dollar loss was from the rolled steel becoming wet. The steel coils were tempered to specification and covered to prevent rust and corrosion. Once the protective plastic covering was burned away and the steel was exposed to water, the value of the product could potentially be reduced from $2000 a roll to $100 a roll. When considering the 500 rolls stored in the fire area, the worse case scenario could approach $1,000,000 in fire loss. However, the full extent of the loss will not be known until each package is evaluated. At this time the loss is an estimated $50,000.
Fire crews remained on the scene for three hours fighting the fire. There were no reported injuries.
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