Name: Hot Water Tank on Fire in Apartment video
Uploaded: 2026-05-26T11:21:56.000Z
Description: Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire caused by a hot water tank in a Memphis apartment building. No injuries were reported.

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Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire caused by a hot water tank in a Memphis apartment building. No injuries were reported.

Hot Water Tank on Fire in Apartment

A Citizen user's live video shows fire units on the scene.

 21A, just to let you know, I'm not sure if you're aware, Unit 7 is still standing by on the scene if you need him.

 I want them to remain on the scene while we complete overhaul.

Go ahead for command. 21A, just to let you know, I'm not sure if you're aware, Unit 7 is still standing by on the scene if you need him. That's a check. I want them to remain on the scene while we complete overhaul. Check 21A.

A unit will remain on scene to assist with the overhaul process.

 Engine 44-A, command, what companies do you need to remain here with you?

 Command, Engine 44-A, repeat that message.

 Engine 44-A, command, trying to see what companies you need to remain here with you.

 Uh, just us and the first floor company will be fine.

 Well, we got to get those apartments cleared of smoke first before we can allow the truck companies to go get back in.

Engine 44-A, command, what companies do you need to remain here with you? Command, Engine 44-A, repeat that message. Engine 44-A, command, trying to see what companies you need to remain here with you. Uh, just us and the first floor company will be fine. Well, we got to get those apartments cleared of smoke first before we can allow the truck companies to go get back in.

Fire units are working to clear smoke from the apartments before allowing truck companies to leave.

 Dispatch, Papa Oaks Command. Secondary search is all clear.

 Check Papa Oaks Command. Secondary search clear.

Dispatch, Papa Oaks Command. Secondary search is all clear. Check Papa Oaks Command. Secondary search clear. 559

 Command, this is 2A, primary search, secondary search clear.

Command, this is 2A, primary search, secondary search clear. 2A, secondary search all clear.

Firefighters have conducted a more thorough search of the apartment and have not located any injured or trapped victims.

 Dispatch, Pablo Oscalan, primary search is all clear.

 Check Pablo Oscalan, primary search clear, 5-6.

Dispatch, Pablo Oscalan, primary search is all clear. Check Pablo Oscalan, primary search clear, 5-6.

 Engine 25A, command, is engine 52 on this end?

 Check, engine 52A, command, I need a secondary search.

 Primary search is all clear on the other side.

Engine 25A, command, is engine 52 on this end? Check, engine 52 is on this end. Check, engine 52A, command, I need a secondary search. Check, 52A. Command, rescue life. Primary search is all clear on the other side.

 We're going to need another plan for the Elk Ferry Post Co-op.

 and I've already advised him we need a fan on the second floor

 I think he's in the process of assisting with utilities

We're going to need another plan for the Elk Ferry Post Co-op. That's a check. I've got Chuck 15 is on the scene, and I've already advised him we need a fan on the second floor landing. I think he's in the process of assisting with utilities at this time. Chuck 15, how did you talk to that? Check, Chuck 15.

Fire units have searched the apartment and have not located anyone who is trapped or injured. They are now conducting a more thorough search.

 And then 25A, come in, can you tell me what company we have that's operating at this time?

 It didn't look like there was any fire extinguisher.

 I did not open up the wall. I went back downstairs to take a look.

 And it seemed like the fire was contained in the downstairs closet.

And then 25A, come in, can you tell me what company we have that's operating at this time? Did you say 25 what? Let's check. Come in Rescue 1. We checked the upstairs apartment. It didn't look like there was any fire extinguisher. I did not open up the wall. I went back downstairs to take a look. And it seemed like the fire was contained in the downstairs closet.

Firefighters confirm the fire was contained to a downstairs closet, with no extension to upstairs apartments.

 881-844-FIRECALL at 1577 Poplar Oaks Parkway, apartment number 3.

 Parapet station apartment, front part of request.

 1577 Poplar Oaks Parkway, apartment number 3.

881-844-FIRECALL at 1577 Poplar Oaks Parkway, apartment number 3. Parapet station apartment, front part of request. Officer standby for traffic control. 1577 Poplar Oaks Parkway, apartment number 3. Next 40406, 0406, 881.

Officers have been requested to manage traffic control in the area.

 10-15, are you on the scene at this time?

 I need you to assist with checking for fire extension.

 I believe they also need a fan on the second floor.

10-15, are you on the scene at this time? 10-15, I'm on the scene. Why is there a fire at this time? Fire has been knocked down. I need you to assist with checking for fire extension. I believe they also need a fan on the second floor.

Firefighters are using a fan on the second floor to clear smoke.

 Check. 448. Do you need a supply at this time?

 Did you copy? Engine 25 is knocked down. We do not need a supply.

Clear. Engine 448. Fire knocked down. Check. 448. Do you need a supply at this time? Negative. Engine 25. Fire knocked down. Did you copy? Engine 25 is knocked down. We do not need a supply. Copy.

Fire units confirm the fire is knocked down, and no additional water supply is needed.

 Command Rescue 1, we're the upstairs apartments, directly above.

 Checking for fire extension on the opposite side.

 Engine 21, hey, command, what's your location?

 We're in the basement of the fire station.

 I'm gonna need you to, uh, assist with, uh, checking for fire extension on the opposite side.

Command Rescue 1, we're the upstairs apartments, directly above. Checking for fire extension on the opposite side. Do you have smoke in your apartment? That's a check. Check. Engine 21, hey, command, what's your location? We're in the basement of the fire station. Check. I'm gonna need you to, uh, assist with, uh, checking for fire extension on the opposite side. Okay. Thank you.

Firefighters are checking upstairs apartments for any fire extension.

 Dispatch, Poplar Command. Disregarding the cut, this is not on the scene at this time.

 Engine 25 is establishing a 5 inch supply line at this time as well.

 Check, Poplar Oaks. Poplar Oaks, command. Engine 25, 5 inch supply.

Dispatch, Poplar Command. Disregarding the cut, this is not on the scene at this time. Engine 25 is establishing a 5 inch supply line at this time as well. Check, Poplar Oaks. Poplar Oaks, command. Engine 25, 5 inch supply.

Fire crews are establishing a 5-inch supply line to ensure the fire is fully contained.

 Lettuce calling station, can you repeat your transmission?

 Engine 44-A, command, I copy that fire is knocked down.

Command, Engine 44-A, Engine 44-A-4. Lettuce calling station, can you repeat your transmission? Command, Engine 44-A. You're in the middle of the night time. Engine 44-A, command, I copy that fire is knocked down.

Firefighters report that they have extinguished the visible flames.

 21, we're getting ready to set up the water supply.

Fire units are preparing to set up the water supply to address the fire.

 Engine 44, Battalion 7, I didn't understand your last transmission. I am on the scene.

 I'll take command, and can you repeat transmission?

 Engine 44, we have a hot water tank on fire.

Engine 44, Battalion 7. We have a hot water tank on fire. Engine 44, Battalion 7, I didn't understand your last transmission. I am on the scene. I'll take command, and can you repeat transmission? Engine 44, we have a hot water tank on fire.

Firefighters on scene report that a hot water tank is on fire in the apartment building.

 Unit 7-203, battalion 10, battalion 20, DC-2B, apartment fire, 1577 Poplar Oak Circle, Cross

 Street, North Quail Hollow Road, Top Rook, Alpha 5.

Unit 7-203, battalion 10, battalion 20, DC-2B, apartment fire, 1577 Poplar Oak Circle, Cross Street, North Quail Hollow Road, Top Rook, Alpha 5.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in an apartment building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1577 Poplar Oaks Cir.

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