Name: Heavy Flames on First Floor of House video
Uploaded: 2026-05-13T22:36:13.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a house fire at the intersection of Beech Street and Highland Avenue in Cincinnati. Multiple calls reported the incident, and crews arrived on the scene shortly after.

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Firefighters responded to a house fire at the intersection of Beech Street and Highland Avenue in Cincinnati. Multiple calls reported the incident, and crews arrived on the scene shortly after.

Heavy Flames on First Floor of House

Hey, Engine 2, go ahead and spray that area. Copy that.

 Do have people upstairs, so be careful, on the roof.

Hey, Engine 2, go ahead and spray that area. Copy that. Do have people upstairs, so be careful, on the roof.

Copy the command, power's off in the building.

Copy the command, power's off in the building. Copy, power's off.

Power has been shut off in the building, firefighters remain on scene.

Ambulance guy needs to come in on fireground 4.

 Is there going to be a need for Red Cross?

 Affirmative. I'll get you a count here in a second.

Ambulance guy needs to come in on fireground 4. Go ahead. Is there going to be a need for Red Cross? Affirmative. I'll get you a count here in a second. Two adults, one female child.

The Red Cross is being contacted to assist two adults and one female child affected by the house fire.

Alpha 2, I got Engine 83. It's going to be a hot spot here on Front Porch.

Alpha 2, I got Engine 83. It's going to be a hot spot here on Front Porch. Copy.

Firefighters are addressing a hot spot on the front porch.

 Truck 20, utilities are shut off. We're outside the building.

Injuries are cleared, recycling. Truck 20, utilities are shut off. We're outside the building.

 Appears that all the hot spots are knocked down now.

Command. Engine 38, first 4. Appears that all the hot spots are knocked down now.

Firefighters report that all hot spots are extinguished, and utilities have been shut off.

Getting me in to medic 15. Go ahead. Go ahead and, I'm sorry to do this to you, pack up your medic unit, stay available for area coverage from the scene for 59 to 91, 96 is this whole area. We've got multiple city medics responding to you at this time. Okay, that's clear. Just information, we're out with one patient currently. He just walked over to us and stated he needed some oxygen due to some smoke inhalation. I'll let you know if we transfer him.

Getting me in to medic 15. Go ahead. Go ahead and, I'm sorry to do this to you, pack up your medic unit, stay available for area coverage from the scene for 59 to 91, 96 is this whole area. We've got multiple city medics responding to you at this time. Okay, that's clear. Just information, we're out with one patient currently. He just walked over to us and stated he needed some oxygen due to some smoke inhalation. I'll let you know if we transfer him. If not, we'll...

Another patient has approached emergency personnel, requesting oxygen for smoke inhalation.

 ALS 32 to Medic 9, you guys transported from the fire on Highland, correct?

 Correct, Medic 9, we are transporting you to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

 Can you give me an age of the patient, and you're going to Children's, correct?

 Correct, we're going to Children's. She's 12 years old and we're in a stable condition.

Medic 9, go ahead. ALS 32 to Medic 9, you guys transported from the fire on Highland, correct? Correct, Medic 9, we are transporting you to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Can you give me an age of the patient, and you're going to Children's, correct? Correct, we're going to Children's. She's 12 years old and we're in a stable condition. 12-year-old female, you said?

A 12-year-old girl is being transported to a hospital in stable condition following the house fire.

To the second, the crews are on the second floor.

 Ensure we have full overhaul of that attic space.

 18, we've got fire leaking out on this side.

To the second, the crews are on the second floor. Take the 59s with you. Ensure we have full overhaul of that attic space. 18, we've got fire leaking out on this side. 59, completing your overhaul. Engine 8, in command. 8 and Rescue 9 are on the second floor. We've got active fire in the attic. Looking down right now. That's clear. 13.

Firefighters are addressing active fire in the attic, ensuring full overhaul for safety.

Engine 2, you have low audible, can you repeat?

 Truck 32, is that getting worse up there or?

 Yes, we got fire right by the chimney, we're going to set another hole.

 Alpha to truck 2, go ahead and open up around that chimney, go ahead.

Engine 2, you have low audible, can you repeat? Engine 2 is out of the building. Copy, Engine 2 out of the building. Charlie to roof. Truck 32, is that getting worse up there or? Yes, we got fire right by the chimney, we're going to set another hole. Command Engine 83. Alpha to truck 2, go ahead and open up around that chimney, go ahead. Truck 2, copy. Go ahead. Engine 83, go to the second.

Firefighters are addressing a fire near the chimney by opening up the area for better access.

 County copies, all clear on the basement. Three patients, all accountable.

 Okay, give me the address where you had an additional patient. You were reporting to us originally, please.

Affirm, three patients. Three patients. Coming in the county. County copies, all clear on the basement. Three patients, all accountable. Okay, give me the address where you had an additional patient. You were reporting to us originally, please.

Three patients are confirmed, and all are accounted for. Emergency personnel are coordinating further care.

 Charlie command, we have an all clear on the basement for HR 9.

 You're getting doors opened up on the Charlie side.

 Looks like we got it under control from the Alpha at this time.

 Also, I want to confirm that you do have all patients accounted for.

Command to Charlie. Charlie command, we have an all clear on the basement for HR 9. Clear, Chief. All clear on the basement. You're getting doors opened up on the Charlie side. Looks like we got it under control from the Alpha at this time. Also, I want to confirm that you do have all patients accounted for.

Firefighters confirm the basement is clear, and the situation is under control. All patients are accounted for.

en route. Okay, one more coming. Engine 3, fire out, 401. Engine 97. Level 1 at this time, and get an EMS assignment for transport. Copy. Engine 96 on your way down, can you move that 5 inch, and I'll have your medic unit follow you down. Engine 96, it's clear. Going to Oak to assist the 91. We're going to be moving the 5 inch to the side.

en route. Okay, one more coming. Engine 3, fire out, 401. Engine 97. Level 1 at this time, and get an EMS assignment for transport. Copy. Engine 96 on your way down, can you move that 5 inch, and I'll have your medic unit follow you down. Engine 96, it's clear. Going to Oak to assist the 91. We're going to be moving the 5 inch to the side. Can you have for

Firefighters report the fire is out. Emergency medical personnel are preparing for patient transport.

on the Bravo Charlie Corner. Best access off of Beach.

 You can take care of the EMS people real quick, and then we'll get you reassigned to Charlie once you get that done.

 Command from Medic 97, we're on scene in the parking lot of the church.

 Who is going to be the patient that's going to be the most critical?

 I don't have that information. Get with 9601, he'll square you up.

on the Bravo Charlie Corner. Best access off of Beach.9601, clear. Bravo Charlie Corner. You can take care of the EMS people real quick, and then we'll get you reassigned to Charlie once you get that done. We should have two injuries. Command from Medic 97, we're on scene in the parking lot of the church. Who is going to be the patient that's going to be the most critical? I don't have that information. Get with 9601, he'll square you up.

Emergency medical personnel are on scene, assessing two injuries related to the house fire. One of the patients is in critical condition, according to firefighters.

 Engine 2, were you guys assigned already to a detail, an incident?

 We have one of the officers reporting female with smoke inhalation at 412 Beach.

Off Oak. Yes, show Engine 2 to get water. Command to Engine 2. Engine 2, go ahead. Engine 2, were you guys assigned already to a detail, an incident? On the floor, on the floor. On the floor, on the floor. Camel County Command. Command, go ahead. We have one of the officers reporting female with smoke inhalation at 412 Beach.Alright, I copy, smoke inhalation.

A woman is being treated for smoke inhalation following the house fire.

 Command's clear. You're reporting both kids are in custody.

 Go ahead and go forward with that search on the second floor for me.

 I'm going to get a line up there for you from your engine.

 Command from Engine 91, 360 is complete.

 All occupants needed out of the structure.

Kids are in their custody. Command's clear. You're reporting both kids are in custody. Go ahead and go forward with that search on the second floor for me. I'm going to get a line up there for you from your engine. Roger that. Command from Engine 91, 360 is complete. Got a walkout basement on the seaside. All occupants needed out of the structure. Got one female on the seaside. Going to need an ambulance for her. Yeah.

Firefighters report that all occupants are out of the house, including the two children. An ambulance is requested for a woman in distress.

Units on Beach and Highland, be advised, are stating that there's two juveniles on the second floor.

Engine 32, we're in service, we can add it. One alarm.

 Patients, people are saying there's kids stuck on the second floor. I know it's main dispatch.

Engine 32, we're in service, we can add it. One alarm. Engine 32, okay. Patients, people are saying there's kids stuck on the second floor. I know it's main dispatch. Dispatch is clear.

Firefighters are working to rescue two children reportedly trapped on the second floor.

I'm on scene, I'll have a size up here in one second.

 Engine 2, be advised, no access to the Delta side of the set.

 Squad 39, we've got a propane tank on the Bravo side, be advised.

 Alright, 5901, I'm going to have command.

 I've got a small two-story residential structure, heavy fire involvement on the Alpha side.

 From the city at this time, 360 to follow.

I'm on scene, I'll have a size up here in one second. Copy. Engine 2, be advised, no access to the Delta side of the set. Engine 91 on scene. Squad 39, we've got a propane tank on the Bravo side, be advised. Copy, propane tank on the Bravo side. Alright, 5901, I'm going to have command. I've got a small two-story residential structure, heavy fire involvement on the Alpha side. That's clear. From the city at this time, 360 to follow. That's clear. That's clear.

Firefighters report a propane tank on the side of the house, adding to the fire risk.

Engine 2 is on scene of a two-story residential, single family, we have heavy fire on the first floor.

 Engine 2 on scene, two-story residential, heavy fire, first floor.

Engine 2 is on scene of a two-story residential, single family, we have heavy fire on the first floor. Engine 2 on scene, two-story residential, heavy fire, first floor.

Firefighters report heavy fire on the first floor of a two-story house.

Okay, Truck 2 confirming smoke in the area.

Truck 2, confirming smoke in the area.Okay, Truck 2 confirming smoke in the area.

Firefighters confirm smoke is visible in the area of the house fire.

Engine 2, just arrived on scene. Engine 2, you're on main. Engine 2, alarm.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene of the house fire.

Units responding to Beach Street and Highland Avenue, be advised, we are getting multiple calls.

 We believe it's going to be a Hamilton County incident, 6316 Highland Avenue.

 Unable to reach Hamilton County at this time, so we're continuing.

Units responding to Beach Street and Highland Avenue, be advised, we are getting multiple calls. We believe it's going to be a Hamilton County incident, 6316 Highland Avenue. Unable to reach Hamilton County at this time, so we're continuing.

Firefighters are responding to multiple calls about a house fire at a nearby intersection.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6316 Highland Ave.

Units responding to fireground B Boy 2 for a still alarm at the intersection, Beach Street and Highland Avenue. Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 9, Heavy Rescue 9, Medic 9, District 3, Truck 20, RAT 32, SO2, respond. Fireground B Boy 2 at the intersection, Beach Street and Highland Avenue. Caller reporting house fire. Your fireground is B Boy 2, RAT 32, acknowledge on the scene.

Units responding to fireground B Boy 2 for a still alarm at the intersection, Beach Street and Highland Avenue. Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 9, Heavy Rescue 9, Medic 9, District 3, Truck 20, RAT 32, SO2, respond. Fireground B Boy 2 at the intersection, Beach Street and Highland Avenue. Caller reporting house fire. Your fireground is B Boy 2, RAT 32, acknowledge on the scene. Main.

Firefighters are responding to a reported house fire at an intersection.

Respond on Command B, B2. Still alarm, Beach Street and Highland Avenue. Engine 2, Engine 9, Truck 2, Truck 20, Truck 32, District 3, Rescue 9, Medic 9, Safety Officer 2. Beach Street and Highland Avenue.

Firefighters have received a report of an unknown incident.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Beech St & Highland Ave.

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