Name: Heavy Fire, Smoke on Three-Story House video
Uploaded: 2026-05-16T18:29:28.000Z
Description: Firefighters in Philadelphia responded to a residential fire on Westminster Avenue, where they encountered heavy flames on the second and third floors of a three-story building. Efforts to control the blaze are ongoing.

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Firefighters in Philadelphia responded to a residential fire on Westminster Avenue, where they encountered heavy flames on the second and third floors of a three-story building. Efforts to control the blaze are ongoing.

Heavy Fire, Smoke on Three-Story House

Fire's under control in box 1644, 4327 West Spencer Avenue.

 Chief, report secondary search is negative.

Battalion 11A. Battalion 11A. Chief, report secondary search is negative. Affirmative.

The crew confirms the fire is under control, and a further search found no person trapped or injured.

 Chief is placing fire control, we'll release the companies.

Battalion 11-8. Battalion 11-8, proceed. Chief is placing fire control, we'll release the companies. That's affirmative.

 Chief reports, secondary still in progress.

 That's affirmative. Your last time is 26 minutes.

Battalion 11-8. Battalion 11-8. Chief reports, secondary still in progress. That's affirmative. Your last time is 26 minutes.

Firefighters have gained control of the fire and are doing a thorough search of the house.

 Chief reports you have a bulk of fire knocked down.

Battalion 11-8. Chief reports you have a bulk of fire knocked down. Opened up the walls and ceilings. Dwelling. State ladder 24. And Bravo. Research is negative. Affirmative. Elapsed time, 19 minutes.

Firefighters have knocked down most of the fire and are checking for any remaining hotspots.

A Citizen user shows video of smoke in the area.

 Chief reports he has fire knocked down on the second floor, water on the fire on the third floor.

 Affirmative. Your last time is 13 minutes.

Battalion 11-8. Battalion 11-8. Chief reports he has fire knocked down on the second floor, water on the fire on the third floor. Squad 47 checking out Bravo. Affirmative. Your last time is 13 minutes.

Firefighters have knocked down the fire on the second floor and are working on the third floor.

Chief reports he has a three-story M.O.D., 16 by 50, heavy fire, second and third floor, 2 and 2 in service.

 Affirmative. Your last time is 5 minutes.

Chief reports he has a three-story M.O.D., 16 by 50, heavy fire, second and third floor, 2 and 2 in service. Affirmative. Your last time is 5 minutes.

Firefighters are tackling heavy fire on both the second and third floors of the residence.

and second floor rear for two in two errors.

 Attention, companies responding, 4327 West Minster Avenue, reception at Engine 44 and Engine 34, proceeding and going to service.

 Companies responding, 4327 West Minster Avenue, reception at Engine 44 and Medic 34, proceeding and going to service.

and second floor rear for two in two errors. That's affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 4327 West Minster Avenue, reception at Engine 44 and Engine 34, proceeding and going to service. Companies responding, 4327 West Minster Avenue, reception at Engine 44 and Medic 34, proceeding and going to service. Operating on South Fire Band, TAC. 840.

Firefighters are actively working to address heavy fire on the second floor.

 Attention, companies responding, 4327 Westminster Avenue, in reduced speed.

 Companies responding, 4327 Westminster Avenue, proceed in reduced speed, operating on South 5 and South TAC 1.

 Just so you know, we're getting additional for 4308 Pinsrow.

Foam 16. Foam 16. On location, off the channel. Affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 4327 Westminster Avenue, in reduced speed. Companies responding, 4327 Westminster Avenue, proceed in reduced speed, operating on South 5 and South TAC 1. Foam 16. Foam 16. Just so you know, we're getting additional for 4308 Pinsrow. Foam 16. Proceed, Foam 16. Three-story, Miller Road dwelling.

Ryle and Dale, there is We got smoke showing from the third floor. We'll do one-on-one in service.

 Affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 4327 West Minister Avenue, resume emergency speed. Reception of phone 16, a ladder 6, proceed in a standby. Companies responding, 4327 West Minister Avenue, resume emergency speed. Reception of phone 16, a ladder 6, proceed in a standby. And, operate on the South Band, South TAC 1.

Ryle and Dale, there is We got smoke showing from the third floor. We'll do one-on-one in service. Affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 4327 West Minister Avenue, resume emergency speed. Reception of phone 16, a ladder 6, proceed in a standby. Companies responding, 4327 West Minister Avenue, resume emergency speed. Reception of phone 16, a ladder 6, proceed in a standby. And, operate on the South Band, South TAC 1. 10-11. 11. All location, we have heavy fire.

Firefighters report smoke on the third floor of a three-story residence. They are further investigating.

Box 1644, fire's reported, 4327 Westminster Avenue, reported to be a dwelling.

 Following comes respond on the South Fire and South TAC 1.

 Foam 16, Engine 5, Engine 44, Engine 34, Ladder 6, Ladder 34, Battalion 11, Battalion 7, and Medic 40.

 Repeating, box 1644, fire's reported, 4327 Westminster Avenue, reported to be a dwelling.

Box 1644, fire's reported, 4327 Westminster Avenue, reported to be a dwelling. Following comes respond on the South Fire and South TAC 1. Foam 16, Engine 5, Engine 44, Engine 34, Ladder 6, Ladder 34, Battalion 11, Battalion 7, and Medic 40. Repeating, box 1644, fire's reported, 4327 Westminster Avenue, reported to be a dwelling. Problem coming...

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residence.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4327 Westminster Ave.

Heavy Fire, Smoke on Three-Story House

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