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House Fire Collapses Structure, Car Ablaze

164 Carpenter St

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  • Firefighters are addressing a house fire on Carpenter Street in Providence, Rhode Island, with police securing the area and blocking nearby streets due to heavy black smoke.

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Firefighters are managing debris falling near the stairwell.

Fire 5 · 0:14
Ordersareforwarded,command.Comein.Notifycompanies,we'regoingtohavedebriscomingoutoverthesidebreezestairwell.Comein.

Firefighters report flames in the roof area, requiring additional attention.

Fire 5 · 0:19
Psy-4,exposethesectortoPsy-1.Beadvised,uh,beinginthecompanyofPsy-3,ontheroofofthestands,wehavefireinthe,uh,intheroof.Psy-4,uh,sectorishere.

Firefighters report the third-floor stairs of the building are burnt out, advising caution in that area.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Notifycompanies,theside3stairstothe3rdfloorareburntout.Commandreceived.CommandtoFirearms,yougotthatmessage?Makeanemergencyannouncement.Side4exposure,side3stairsareburntout.Avoidthatarea.AllcompaniesoperatingonCarpenterStreet,beadvised.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Usecaution,0959.

Firefighters are addressing a fire in the attic of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:13
5 George, you can have your crew. Deploying at side street, 3rd floor. We have fire in the attic.

Firefighters report a car involved in the fire at the rear of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
CanIhaveasecondtocomment?Comein,goahead.Onsite3wehaveacarinvolvedinfire.Possiblylikeshoerelated.Someshoesmissinginthequaysontopofthewater.Talkabouttheinsideofthebuilding.Isthatintherearofthesite2exposure?Affirmative.3-3,lookslikewegotacoupleofmasterstreamsonitnow.Battalion2tocommand,I'mcomingout.Engine3isgoingtobesite2exposure.

Firefighters are exercising caution due to a leaning chimney on a nearby building, indicating a possible collapse risk.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Site 3, sector to command. Command, go ahead. Chief, the Exposure 4 building, that chimney looks like it's leaning. I don't know if you guys have a better eye on it from up there. Emergency announcement. Use caution. Exposure 4, Site 2, that building. Possible chimney collapse. Work off the corners. All companies operating on Carpenter Street, use extreme caution. Exposure 4, Site 2. The chimney... tenemos

Crews report a slight odor of natural gas and are coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Explosion4,sector2,interiorsector.Copythat.Cap,youhavetwoguysfromLadder1tocomeinandhelppullin.Wealsohavethetraineesouthere.Letmeknowifyouneedanyofthem.AsIsaidtoyou,beadvised,Ladder1isgoingtogetredeployedtothethirdfloor,besidesyoutwo,both.We'restillgoingtoneedanotherladdercompanyonthesecondfloor.Andalso,beadvised,wehaveaslightorderofnaturalgasuphereifyoucancontactClippertouse.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire on the third floor has been knocked down.

Fire 5 · 0:17
CommandtoSpecialHazard.Hazard.Statusupdateonthatthirdfloor?Ibelievewehaveabulkofthefireknockeddown,Chief.Mostoftheceilings.It'soffofthehotspot.CommandtoChief.

Police are coordinating additional roadblocks to assist with rescue efforts near the fire scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:26
Car 7. Car 7. Is there a car available to block? Carpenter at Dean, just to not let the vehicles come in towards Dean, and they're going to have to get rescue out this way. 10-4. 163, you able to start that way? Received. 10-4. 82, 10-6, you can have the remaining cars, 10-24. 10-4, 92, 10-24, I'll have you in service. Received.

Reports indicate that a cat may still be trapped inside the building. A search is underway.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Engine 3, Ladder 7, operate on the second floor, side 3 of the building. Ladder 1 to Ladder 1, charge F when you got it. Commanding the side 2 sector, can we get a full house primary and status of any animals? Report of maybe one cat still up there. Charge F, Engine 1500. Engine 1500 is on the way. Thank you, Battalion, command. Command, go ahead. Thank you.

Crews advise that flames are breaking out above a window dormer on the third floor of the nearby building.

Fire 5 · 0:15
Received, working on it.Side 3 sector to Exposure sector. Chief, on the third floor of that building, you have fire breaking out right above the dormer on site. Correction, the window dormer on side 3.

Firefighters report ongoing smoke conditions on the second and third floors of the adjacent building. Additional help is en route.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Command, Engine 3 on special hazards. What's your status in that building, Exposure 2? Exposure 2, command. We're not outside of the wall right now. up here on the 2nd and 3rd. Received. Yeah, we still got a smoke condition, side 2 in that building and obviously side 4 on 3rd floor also. Trying to get you some additional help up there. Received. Company's operating 20 minutes.

Reports indicate that there is heavy fire on the walls of the second and third floors in the adjacent building. Crews are working to contain the flames.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Side 2 exposure to command. Command, go ahead. We have fire on the walls on the second and third floor. We need an additional line to the third floor and also an additional ladder company. Working on that. That's in the side 2 exposure, correct, 156? Affirmative.

Radio clips available.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Firefighters confirm a complete collapse of the original fire building's rear. Crews are searching for animals in the adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Crews are addressing hazards from exposed electrical wires and coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Engine 14 to command, we're picking up another high train at Vernon and Palace. Received, get that to Engine 7 if you can. Received. Command the fire alarm, Battalion 2 is going to be side 2 exposure sector. Engine 3 is bringing a two and a half in with them, along with the hazards for that side 2 exposure. Start Rhode Island Energy, electric and gas. We had a collapse on Camaro. 0909, we'll do. Yeah.

Crews are exercising caution due to a building collapse and exposed electrical wires at the scene.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Commander Fire Alarm, make an emergency announcement. We have a collapse on side 1 of the main fire building. Part of that house is leaving electrical wires. Have companies use caution. All companies operating on Conference Street, be advised, collapsed side 1, collapsed side 1 of the building. Also be advised, electrical wires as well. Collapsed side 1, electrical wires. Use caution at 0905. Thank you.

Firefighters are checking the basement to ensure everyone is out safely.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:30
22, repeat that? Yeah, Green Gold and Carpenter. 22, 10-4. 63, disregard crossing. 11's going to go. Received. 111. 11. 11, block off, cop and advise. Received, I'm en route. 10-4. Yeah, 125, there's going to be people on Washington Street as well. 115, myself and Hilden, check in the basement to make sure it's clear and everyone's out. 10-4. 115, what's the address to that house? It's going with...

Firefighters report a building collapse at the scene, prompting expedited third alarm resources.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command in the fire, on the move by 2nd and 3rd alarm companies. Sir, your 2nd alarm companies are Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 5, and Battalion 3 is on scene. They're working on your 3rd alarm now. Command, expedite those 3rd alarm. We got a building collapse. We're going to have to expedite that. Expedite 3rd alarm, you got it. 0903. Command on Ladder 6, you're going to have to move that truck. 10-4.

Additional rescue units are responding to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:06
Cransit and Rescue 1, responding to 164 Carpenter Street in Providence.

Police have extended street closures to further secure the scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:15
42. 42. Sir, you can update my location. Going to be blocking off Batty and Vernon Street. Batty and Vernon? 10-4. 10-4. 100, I'm 10-6 on Carpenter. 10-4.

A third alarm has been called, indicating further escalation in firefighting efforts.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Command. Command. Ladder 3 has a spot in that back parking lot on West Allen. Command received. Division 1 to fire alarm, I'm going to be assuming command, start a third alarm. Division 1, third alarm, 09-02. You get that third in, we're ready for.

A second alarm has been called for the house fire, indicating increased firefighting efforts.

Fire Dispatch · 0:04
Second alarm 162 Coppola Street, Channel 2.

Firefighters report heavy fire involvement on all floors of both affected buildings.

Fire 5 · 0:06
Battalion 3 to command, you have heavy fire, all floors involved, both buildings on side 3.

Firefighters are coordinating additional resources to manage the house fire effectively.

Fire 5 · 0:30
second alarm companies. Commanding 5 alarm, who's the second alarm company? We're getting... Engine 7 Bravo to Engine 7, you're at half, you're at half tank. We're getting that line up for you now, Chief. Stand by. Commanding 5 alarm, who's my second alarm company? Command, we're still trying to get the second alarm company. Stand by, sir. 0859. Engine 7 and 5 alarm, advise that second engine company.

It is not clear if the house is occupied.

Fire 5 · 0:27
Battalion 1, establishing Koffinger command. We have two or three deckers going. 162 Koffinger, side 2, top to bottom. 160 Koffinger, side 4. Received. 162 Koffinger, 164 at 0857. Unknown if it's occupied at this time. Received, unknown occupant at 0857.

Firefighters report heavy fire on the second and third floors, with flames spreading to an adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:17
162 is the exposure. 160, we have heavy fire, second and third floors, side 4. The exposure building, heavy fire, side 2. Looks like that's gotten into the loft.

Police have blocked off nearby streets as firefighters address the house fire.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:11
42. 142. Sir, I'm currently walking to the scene. I have Vincent and Carpenter blocked off. 142, Vincent and Carpenter, 10-4.

Reports indicate that there is heavy black smoke in the area.

Fire Dispatch · 0:30
in that area from headquarters. Roger. Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to the area of 164 Carpenter Street, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2. That's Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to 164 Carpenter Street in the area, false fire, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2.

Firefighters are responding to a house fire near Carpenter Street. Police are securing the area.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
On Carpenter? Something is burning, yeah, like a hot house on, I don't know. We're on Carpenter. It is, just give me one second. 142, can you start that way, Carpenter Street? K-9, I'll be pulling up in a second. Received. Do you have a missing area, help me out there? Received. 42 en route. Received. 125, fire's responding. Have the cars make sure they walk off the intersection, stay out of the area. Yeah, it's close to the, uh... Auto Parts.
Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
Just updated information from 185 in reference to Anthony Chase. Date of birth, 10-26-70. Just, again, advising to use caution when approaching this subject. It's having sort of a psychotic episode. Who's involved in it? 901. It's saying fire. Can you call the fire? Something's burning by Coppington Street. Something's ignited.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:14
Attention, Engine 1472, Ladder 26, Special Hazard, Battalion 2, for a possible house fire in the area of 164 Carpenter Street.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 164 Carpenter St.

Firefighters are managing debris falling near the stairwell.

Fire 5 · 0:14
Ordersareforwarded,command.Comein.Notifycompanies,we'regoingtohavedebriscomingoutoverthesidebreezestairwell.Comein.

Firefighters report flames in the roof area, requiring additional attention.

Fire 5 · 0:19
Psy-4,exposethesectortoPsy-1.Beadvised,uh,beinginthecompanyofPsy-3,ontheroofofthestands,wehavefireinthe,uh,intheroof.Psy-4,uh,sectorishere.

Firefighters report the third-floor stairs of the building are burnt out, advising caution in that area.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Notifycompanies,theside3stairstothe3rdfloorareburntout.Commandreceived.CommandtoFirearms,yougotthatmessage?Makeanemergencyannouncement.Side4exposure,side3stairsareburntout.Avoidthatarea.AllcompaniesoperatingonCarpenterStreet,beadvised.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Usecaution,0959.

Firefighters are addressing a fire in the attic of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:13
5 George, you can have your crew. Deploying at side street, 3rd floor. We have fire in the attic.

Firefighters report a car involved in the fire at the rear of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
CanIhaveasecondtocomment?Comein,goahead.Onsite3wehaveacarinvolvedinfire.Possiblylikeshoerelated.Someshoesmissinginthequaysontopofthewater.Talkabouttheinsideofthebuilding.Isthatintherearofthesite2exposure?Affirmative.3-3,lookslikewegotacoupleofmasterstreamsonitnow.Battalion2tocommand,I'mcomingout.Engine3isgoingtobesite2exposure.

Firefighters are exercising caution due to a leaning chimney on a nearby building, indicating a possible collapse risk.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Site 3, sector to command. Command, go ahead. Chief, the Exposure 4 building, that chimney looks like it's leaning. I don't know if you guys have a better eye on it from up there. Emergency announcement. Use caution. Exposure 4, Site 2, that building. Possible chimney collapse. Work off the corners. All companies operating on Carpenter Street, use extreme caution. Exposure 4, Site 2. The chimney... tenemos

Crews report a slight odor of natural gas and are coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Explosion4,sector2,interiorsector.Copythat.Cap,youhavetwoguysfromLadder1tocomeinandhelppullin.Wealsohavethetraineesouthere.Letmeknowifyouneedanyofthem.AsIsaidtoyou,beadvised,Ladder1isgoingtogetredeployedtothethirdfloor,besidesyoutwo,both.We'restillgoingtoneedanotherladdercompanyonthesecondfloor.Andalso,beadvised,wehaveaslightorderofnaturalgasuphereifyoucancontactClippertouse.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire on the third floor has been knocked down.

Fire 5 · 0:17
CommandtoSpecialHazard.Hazard.Statusupdateonthatthirdfloor?Ibelievewehaveabulkofthefireknockeddown,Chief.Mostoftheceilings.It'soffofthehotspot.CommandtoChief.

Police are coordinating additional roadblocks to assist with rescue efforts near the fire scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:26
Car 7. Car 7. Is there a car available to block? Carpenter at Dean, just to not let the vehicles come in towards Dean, and they're going to have to get rescue out this way. 10-4. 163, you able to start that way? Received. 10-4. 82, 10-6, you can have the remaining cars, 10-24. 10-4, 92, 10-24, I'll have you in service. Received.

Reports indicate that a cat may still be trapped inside the building. A search is underway.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Engine 3, Ladder 7, operate on the second floor, side 3 of the building. Ladder 1 to Ladder 1, charge F when you got it. Commanding the side 2 sector, can we get a full house primary and status of any animals? Report of maybe one cat still up there. Charge F, Engine 1500. Engine 1500 is on the way. Thank you, Battalion, command. Command, go ahead. Thank you.

Crews advise that flames are breaking out above a window dormer on the third floor of the nearby building.

Fire 5 · 0:15
Received, working on it.Side 3 sector to Exposure sector. Chief, on the third floor of that building, you have fire breaking out right above the dormer on site. Correction, the window dormer on side 3.

Firefighters report ongoing smoke conditions on the second and third floors of the adjacent building. Additional help is en route.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Command, Engine 3 on special hazards. What's your status in that building, Exposure 2? Exposure 2, command. We're not outside of the wall right now. up here on the 2nd and 3rd. Received. Yeah, we still got a smoke condition, side 2 in that building and obviously side 4 on 3rd floor also. Trying to get you some additional help up there. Received. Company's operating 20 minutes.

Reports indicate that there is heavy fire on the walls of the second and third floors in the adjacent building. Crews are working to contain the flames.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Side 2 exposure to command. Command, go ahead. We have fire on the walls on the second and third floor. We need an additional line to the third floor and also an additional ladder company. Working on that. That's in the side 2 exposure, correct, 156? Affirmative.

Radio clips available.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Firefighters confirm a complete collapse of the original fire building's rear. Crews are searching for animals in the adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Crews are addressing hazards from exposed electrical wires and coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Engine 14 to command, we're picking up another high train at Vernon and Palace. Received, get that to Engine 7 if you can. Received. Command the fire alarm, Battalion 2 is going to be side 2 exposure sector. Engine 3 is bringing a two and a half in with them, along with the hazards for that side 2 exposure. Start Rhode Island Energy, electric and gas. We had a collapse on Camaro. 0909, we'll do. Yeah.

Crews are exercising caution due to a building collapse and exposed electrical wires at the scene.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Commander Fire Alarm, make an emergency announcement. We have a collapse on side 1 of the main fire building. Part of that house is leaving electrical wires. Have companies use caution. All companies operating on Conference Street, be advised, collapsed side 1, collapsed side 1 of the building. Also be advised, electrical wires as well. Collapsed side 1, electrical wires. Use caution at 0905. Thank you.

Firefighters are checking the basement to ensure everyone is out safely.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:30
22, repeat that? Yeah, Green Gold and Carpenter. 22, 10-4. 63, disregard crossing. 11's going to go. Received. 111. 11. 11, block off, cop and advise. Received, I'm en route. 10-4. Yeah, 125, there's going to be people on Washington Street as well. 115, myself and Hilden, check in the basement to make sure it's clear and everyone's out. 10-4. 115, what's the address to that house? It's going with...

Firefighters report a building collapse at the scene, prompting expedited third alarm resources.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command in the fire, on the move by 2nd and 3rd alarm companies. Sir, your 2nd alarm companies are Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 5, and Battalion 3 is on scene. They're working on your 3rd alarm now. Command, expedite those 3rd alarm. We got a building collapse. We're going to have to expedite that. Expedite 3rd alarm, you got it. 0903. Command on Ladder 6, you're going to have to move that truck. 10-4.

Additional rescue units are responding to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:06
Cransit and Rescue 1, responding to 164 Carpenter Street in Providence.

Police have extended street closures to further secure the scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:15
42. 42. Sir, you can update my location. Going to be blocking off Batty and Vernon Street. Batty and Vernon? 10-4. 10-4. 100, I'm 10-6 on Carpenter. 10-4.

A third alarm has been called, indicating further escalation in firefighting efforts.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Command. Command. Ladder 3 has a spot in that back parking lot on West Allen. Command received. Division 1 to fire alarm, I'm going to be assuming command, start a third alarm. Division 1, third alarm, 09-02. You get that third in, we're ready for.

A second alarm has been called for the house fire, indicating increased firefighting efforts.

Fire Dispatch · 0:04
Second alarm 162 Coppola Street, Channel 2.

Firefighters report heavy fire involvement on all floors of both affected buildings.

Fire 5 · 0:06
Battalion 3 to command, you have heavy fire, all floors involved, both buildings on side 3.

Firefighters are coordinating additional resources to manage the house fire effectively.

Fire 5 · 0:30
second alarm companies. Commanding 5 alarm, who's the second alarm company? We're getting... Engine 7 Bravo to Engine 7, you're at half, you're at half tank. We're getting that line up for you now, Chief. Stand by. Commanding 5 alarm, who's my second alarm company? Command, we're still trying to get the second alarm company. Stand by, sir. 0859. Engine 7 and 5 alarm, advise that second engine company.

It is not clear if the house is occupied.

Fire 5 · 0:27
Battalion 1, establishing Koffinger command. We have two or three deckers going. 162 Koffinger, side 2, top to bottom. 160 Koffinger, side 4. Received. 162 Koffinger, 164 at 0857. Unknown if it's occupied at this time. Received, unknown occupant at 0857.

Firefighters report heavy fire on the second and third floors, with flames spreading to an adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:17
162 is the exposure. 160, we have heavy fire, second and third floors, side 4. The exposure building, heavy fire, side 2. Looks like that's gotten into the loft.

Police have blocked off nearby streets as firefighters address the house fire.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:11
42. 142. Sir, I'm currently walking to the scene. I have Vincent and Carpenter blocked off. 142, Vincent and Carpenter, 10-4.

Reports indicate that there is heavy black smoke in the area.

Fire Dispatch · 0:30
in that area from headquarters. Roger. Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to the area of 164 Carpenter Street, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2. That's Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to 164 Carpenter Street in the area, false fire, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2.

Firefighters are responding to a house fire near Carpenter Street. Police are securing the area.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
On Carpenter? Something is burning, yeah, like a hot house on, I don't know. We're on Carpenter. It is, just give me one second. 142, can you start that way, Carpenter Street? K-9, I'll be pulling up in a second. Received. Do you have a missing area, help me out there? Received. 42 en route. Received. 125, fire's responding. Have the cars make sure they walk off the intersection, stay out of the area. Yeah, it's close to the, uh... Auto Parts.
Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
Just updated information from 185 in reference to Anthony Chase. Date of birth, 10-26-70. Just, again, advising to use caution when approaching this subject. It's having sort of a psychotic episode. Who's involved in it? 901. It's saying fire. Can you call the fire? Something's burning by Coppington Street. Something's ignited.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:14
Attention, Engine 1472, Ladder 26, Special Hazard, Battalion 2, for a possible house fire in the area of 164 Carpenter Street.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 164 Carpenter St.

Firefighters are managing debris falling near the stairwell.

Fire 5 · 0:14
Ordersareforwarded,command.Comein.Notifycompanies,we'regoingtohavedebriscomingoutoverthesidebreezestairwell.Comein.

Firefighters report flames in the roof area, requiring additional attention.

Fire 5 · 0:19
Psy-4,exposethesectortoPsy-1.Beadvised,uh,beinginthecompanyofPsy-3,ontheroofofthestands,wehavefireinthe,uh,intheroof.Psy-4,uh,sectorishere.

Firefighters report the third-floor stairs of the building are burnt out, advising caution in that area.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Notifycompanies,theside3stairstothe3rdfloorareburntout.Commandreceived.CommandtoFirearms,yougotthatmessage?Makeanemergencyannouncement.Side4exposure,side3stairsareburntout.Avoidthatarea.AllcompaniesoperatingonCarpenterStreet,beadvised.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Usecaution,0959.

Firefighters are addressing a fire in the attic of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:13
5 George, you can have your crew. Deploying at side street, 3rd floor. We have fire in the attic.

Firefighters report a car involved in the fire at the rear of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
CanIhaveasecondtocomment?Comein,goahead.Onsite3wehaveacarinvolvedinfire.Possiblylikeshoerelated.Someshoesmissinginthequaysontopofthewater.Talkabouttheinsideofthebuilding.Isthatintherearofthesite2exposure?Affirmative.3-3,lookslikewegotacoupleofmasterstreamsonitnow.Battalion2tocommand,I'mcomingout.Engine3isgoingtobesite2exposure.

Firefighters are exercising caution due to a leaning chimney on a nearby building, indicating a possible collapse risk.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Site 3, sector to command. Command, go ahead. Chief, the Exposure 4 building, that chimney looks like it's leaning. I don't know if you guys have a better eye on it from up there. Emergency announcement. Use caution. Exposure 4, Site 2, that building. Possible chimney collapse. Work off the corners. All companies operating on Carpenter Street, use extreme caution. Exposure 4, Site 2. The chimney... tenemos

Crews report a slight odor of natural gas and are coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Explosion4,sector2,interiorsector.Copythat.Cap,youhavetwoguysfromLadder1tocomeinandhelppullin.Wealsohavethetraineesouthere.Letmeknowifyouneedanyofthem.AsIsaidtoyou,beadvised,Ladder1isgoingtogetredeployedtothethirdfloor,besidesyoutwo,both.We'restillgoingtoneedanotherladdercompanyonthesecondfloor.Andalso,beadvised,wehaveaslightorderofnaturalgasuphereifyoucancontactClippertouse.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire on the third floor has been knocked down.

Fire 5 · 0:17
CommandtoSpecialHazard.Hazard.Statusupdateonthatthirdfloor?Ibelievewehaveabulkofthefireknockeddown,Chief.Mostoftheceilings.It'soffofthehotspot.CommandtoChief.

Police are coordinating additional roadblocks to assist with rescue efforts near the fire scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:26
Car 7. Car 7. Is there a car available to block? Carpenter at Dean, just to not let the vehicles come in towards Dean, and they're going to have to get rescue out this way. 10-4. 163, you able to start that way? Received. 10-4. 82, 10-6, you can have the remaining cars, 10-24. 10-4, 92, 10-24, I'll have you in service. Received.

Reports indicate that a cat may still be trapped inside the building. A search is underway.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Engine 3, Ladder 7, operate on the second floor, side 3 of the building. Ladder 1 to Ladder 1, charge F when you got it. Commanding the side 2 sector, can we get a full house primary and status of any animals? Report of maybe one cat still up there. Charge F, Engine 1500. Engine 1500 is on the way. Thank you, Battalion, command. Command, go ahead. Thank you.

Crews advise that flames are breaking out above a window dormer on the third floor of the nearby building.

Fire 5 · 0:15
Received, working on it.Side 3 sector to Exposure sector. Chief, on the third floor of that building, you have fire breaking out right above the dormer on site. Correction, the window dormer on side 3.

Firefighters report ongoing smoke conditions on the second and third floors of the adjacent building. Additional help is en route.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Command, Engine 3 on special hazards. What's your status in that building, Exposure 2? Exposure 2, command. We're not outside of the wall right now. up here on the 2nd and 3rd. Received. Yeah, we still got a smoke condition, side 2 in that building and obviously side 4 on 3rd floor also. Trying to get you some additional help up there. Received. Company's operating 20 minutes.

Reports indicate that there is heavy fire on the walls of the second and third floors in the adjacent building. Crews are working to contain the flames.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Side 2 exposure to command. Command, go ahead. We have fire on the walls on the second and third floor. We need an additional line to the third floor and also an additional ladder company. Working on that. That's in the side 2 exposure, correct, 156? Affirmative.

Radio clips available.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Firefighters confirm a complete collapse of the original fire building's rear. Crews are searching for animals in the adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Crews are addressing hazards from exposed electrical wires and coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Engine 14 to command, we're picking up another high train at Vernon and Palace. Received, get that to Engine 7 if you can. Received. Command the fire alarm, Battalion 2 is going to be side 2 exposure sector. Engine 3 is bringing a two and a half in with them, along with the hazards for that side 2 exposure. Start Rhode Island Energy, electric and gas. We had a collapse on Camaro. 0909, we'll do. Yeah.

Crews are exercising caution due to a building collapse and exposed electrical wires at the scene.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Commander Fire Alarm, make an emergency announcement. We have a collapse on side 1 of the main fire building. Part of that house is leaving electrical wires. Have companies use caution. All companies operating on Conference Street, be advised, collapsed side 1, collapsed side 1 of the building. Also be advised, electrical wires as well. Collapsed side 1, electrical wires. Use caution at 0905. Thank you.

Firefighters are checking the basement to ensure everyone is out safely.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:30
22, repeat that? Yeah, Green Gold and Carpenter. 22, 10-4. 63, disregard crossing. 11's going to go. Received. 111. 11. 11, block off, cop and advise. Received, I'm en route. 10-4. Yeah, 125, there's going to be people on Washington Street as well. 115, myself and Hilden, check in the basement to make sure it's clear and everyone's out. 10-4. 115, what's the address to that house? It's going with...

Firefighters report a building collapse at the scene, prompting expedited third alarm resources.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command in the fire, on the move by 2nd and 3rd alarm companies. Sir, your 2nd alarm companies are Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 5, and Battalion 3 is on scene. They're working on your 3rd alarm now. Command, expedite those 3rd alarm. We got a building collapse. We're going to have to expedite that. Expedite 3rd alarm, you got it. 0903. Command on Ladder 6, you're going to have to move that truck. 10-4.

Additional rescue units are responding to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:06
Cransit and Rescue 1, responding to 164 Carpenter Street in Providence.

Police have extended street closures to further secure the scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:15
42. 42. Sir, you can update my location. Going to be blocking off Batty and Vernon Street. Batty and Vernon? 10-4. 10-4. 100, I'm 10-6 on Carpenter. 10-4.

A third alarm has been called, indicating further escalation in firefighting efforts.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Command. Command. Ladder 3 has a spot in that back parking lot on West Allen. Command received. Division 1 to fire alarm, I'm going to be assuming command, start a third alarm. Division 1, third alarm, 09-02. You get that third in, we're ready for.

A second alarm has been called for the house fire, indicating increased firefighting efforts.

Fire Dispatch · 0:04
Second alarm 162 Coppola Street, Channel 2.

Firefighters report heavy fire involvement on all floors of both affected buildings.

Fire 5 · 0:06
Battalion 3 to command, you have heavy fire, all floors involved, both buildings on side 3.

Firefighters are coordinating additional resources to manage the house fire effectively.

Fire 5 · 0:30
second alarm companies. Commanding 5 alarm, who's the second alarm company? We're getting... Engine 7 Bravo to Engine 7, you're at half, you're at half tank. We're getting that line up for you now, Chief. Stand by. Commanding 5 alarm, who's my second alarm company? Command, we're still trying to get the second alarm company. Stand by, sir. 0859. Engine 7 and 5 alarm, advise that second engine company.

It is not clear if the house is occupied.

Fire 5 · 0:27
Battalion 1, establishing Koffinger command. We have two or three deckers going. 162 Koffinger, side 2, top to bottom. 160 Koffinger, side 4. Received. 162 Koffinger, 164 at 0857. Unknown if it's occupied at this time. Received, unknown occupant at 0857.

Firefighters report heavy fire on the second and third floors, with flames spreading to an adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:17
162 is the exposure. 160, we have heavy fire, second and third floors, side 4. The exposure building, heavy fire, side 2. Looks like that's gotten into the loft.

Police have blocked off nearby streets as firefighters address the house fire.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:11
42. 142. Sir, I'm currently walking to the scene. I have Vincent and Carpenter blocked off. 142, Vincent and Carpenter, 10-4.

Reports indicate that there is heavy black smoke in the area.

Fire Dispatch · 0:30
in that area from headquarters. Roger. Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to the area of 164 Carpenter Street, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2. That's Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to 164 Carpenter Street in the area, false fire, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2.

Firefighters are responding to a house fire near Carpenter Street. Police are securing the area.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
On Carpenter? Something is burning, yeah, like a hot house on, I don't know. We're on Carpenter. It is, just give me one second. 142, can you start that way, Carpenter Street? K-9, I'll be pulling up in a second. Received. Do you have a missing area, help me out there? Received. 42 en route. Received. 125, fire's responding. Have the cars make sure they walk off the intersection, stay out of the area. Yeah, it's close to the, uh... Auto Parts.
Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
Just updated information from 185 in reference to Anthony Chase. Date of birth, 10-26-70. Just, again, advising to use caution when approaching this subject. It's having sort of a psychotic episode. Who's involved in it? 901. It's saying fire. Can you call the fire? Something's burning by Coppington Street. Something's ignited.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:14
Attention, Engine 1472, Ladder 26, Special Hazard, Battalion 2, for a possible house fire in the area of 164 Carpenter Street.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 164 Carpenter St.

Firefighters are managing debris falling near the stairwell.

Fire 5 · 0:14
Ordersareforwarded,command.Comein.Notifycompanies,we'regoingtohavedebriscomingoutoverthesidebreezestairwell.Comein.

Firefighters report flames in the roof area, requiring additional attention.

Fire 5 · 0:19
Psy-4,exposethesectortoPsy-1.Beadvised,uh,beinginthecompanyofPsy-3,ontheroofofthestands,wehavefireinthe,uh,intheroof.Psy-4,uh,sectorishere.

Firefighters report the third-floor stairs of the building are burnt out, advising caution in that area.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Notifycompanies,theside3stairstothe3rdfloorareburntout.Commandreceived.CommandtoFirearms,yougotthatmessage?Makeanemergencyannouncement.Side4exposure,side3stairsareburntout.Avoidthatarea.AllcompaniesoperatingonCarpenterStreet,beadvised.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Usecaution,0959.

Firefighters are addressing a fire in the attic of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:13
5 George, you can have your crew. Deploying at side street, 3rd floor. We have fire in the attic.

Firefighters report a car involved in the fire at the rear of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
CanIhaveasecondtocomment?Comein,goahead.Onsite3wehaveacarinvolvedinfire.Possiblylikeshoerelated.Someshoesmissinginthequaysontopofthewater.Talkabouttheinsideofthebuilding.Isthatintherearofthesite2exposure?Affirmative.3-3,lookslikewegotacoupleofmasterstreamsonitnow.Battalion2tocommand,I'mcomingout.Engine3isgoingtobesite2exposure.

Firefighters are exercising caution due to a leaning chimney on a nearby building, indicating a possible collapse risk.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Site 3, sector to command. Command, go ahead. Chief, the Exposure 4 building, that chimney looks like it's leaning. I don't know if you guys have a better eye on it from up there. Emergency announcement. Use caution. Exposure 4, Site 2, that building. Possible chimney collapse. Work off the corners. All companies operating on Carpenter Street, use extreme caution. Exposure 4, Site 2. The chimney... tenemos

Crews report a slight odor of natural gas and are coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Explosion4,sector2,interiorsector.Copythat.Cap,youhavetwoguysfromLadder1tocomeinandhelppullin.Wealsohavethetraineesouthere.Letmeknowifyouneedanyofthem.AsIsaidtoyou,beadvised,Ladder1isgoingtogetredeployedtothethirdfloor,besidesyoutwo,both.We'restillgoingtoneedanotherladdercompanyonthesecondfloor.Andalso,beadvised,wehaveaslightorderofnaturalgasuphereifyoucancontactClippertouse.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire on the third floor has been knocked down.

Fire 5 · 0:17
CommandtoSpecialHazard.Hazard.Statusupdateonthatthirdfloor?Ibelievewehaveabulkofthefireknockeddown,Chief.Mostoftheceilings.It'soffofthehotspot.CommandtoChief.

Police are coordinating additional roadblocks to assist with rescue efforts near the fire scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:26
Car 7. Car 7. Is there a car available to block? Carpenter at Dean, just to not let the vehicles come in towards Dean, and they're going to have to get rescue out this way. 10-4. 163, you able to start that way? Received. 10-4. 82, 10-6, you can have the remaining cars, 10-24. 10-4, 92, 10-24, I'll have you in service. Received.

Reports indicate that a cat may still be trapped inside the building. A search is underway.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Engine 3, Ladder 7, operate on the second floor, side 3 of the building. Ladder 1 to Ladder 1, charge F when you got it. Commanding the side 2 sector, can we get a full house primary and status of any animals? Report of maybe one cat still up there. Charge F, Engine 1500. Engine 1500 is on the way. Thank you, Battalion, command. Command, go ahead. Thank you.

Crews advise that flames are breaking out above a window dormer on the third floor of the nearby building.

Fire 5 · 0:15
Received, working on it.Side 3 sector to Exposure sector. Chief, on the third floor of that building, you have fire breaking out right above the dormer on site. Correction, the window dormer on side 3.

Firefighters report ongoing smoke conditions on the second and third floors of the adjacent building. Additional help is en route.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Command, Engine 3 on special hazards. What's your status in that building, Exposure 2? Exposure 2, command. We're not outside of the wall right now. up here on the 2nd and 3rd. Received. Yeah, we still got a smoke condition, side 2 in that building and obviously side 4 on 3rd floor also. Trying to get you some additional help up there. Received. Company's operating 20 minutes.

Reports indicate that there is heavy fire on the walls of the second and third floors in the adjacent building. Crews are working to contain the flames.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Side 2 exposure to command. Command, go ahead. We have fire on the walls on the second and third floor. We need an additional line to the third floor and also an additional ladder company. Working on that. That's in the side 2 exposure, correct, 156? Affirmative.

Radio clips available.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Firefighters confirm a complete collapse of the original fire building's rear. Crews are searching for animals in the adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Crews are addressing hazards from exposed electrical wires and coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Engine 14 to command, we're picking up another high train at Vernon and Palace. Received, get that to Engine 7 if you can. Received. Command the fire alarm, Battalion 2 is going to be side 2 exposure sector. Engine 3 is bringing a two and a half in with them, along with the hazards for that side 2 exposure. Start Rhode Island Energy, electric and gas. We had a collapse on Camaro. 0909, we'll do. Yeah.

Crews are exercising caution due to a building collapse and exposed electrical wires at the scene.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Commander Fire Alarm, make an emergency announcement. We have a collapse on side 1 of the main fire building. Part of that house is leaving electrical wires. Have companies use caution. All companies operating on Conference Street, be advised, collapsed side 1, collapsed side 1 of the building. Also be advised, electrical wires as well. Collapsed side 1, electrical wires. Use caution at 0905. Thank you.

Firefighters are checking the basement to ensure everyone is out safely.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:30
22, repeat that? Yeah, Green Gold and Carpenter. 22, 10-4. 63, disregard crossing. 11's going to go. Received. 111. 11. 11, block off, cop and advise. Received, I'm en route. 10-4. Yeah, 125, there's going to be people on Washington Street as well. 115, myself and Hilden, check in the basement to make sure it's clear and everyone's out. 10-4. 115, what's the address to that house? It's going with...

Firefighters report a building collapse at the scene, prompting expedited third alarm resources.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command in the fire, on the move by 2nd and 3rd alarm companies. Sir, your 2nd alarm companies are Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 5, and Battalion 3 is on scene. They're working on your 3rd alarm now. Command, expedite those 3rd alarm. We got a building collapse. We're going to have to expedite that. Expedite 3rd alarm, you got it. 0903. Command on Ladder 6, you're going to have to move that truck. 10-4.

Additional rescue units are responding to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:06
Cransit and Rescue 1, responding to 164 Carpenter Street in Providence.

Police have extended street closures to further secure the scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:15
42. 42. Sir, you can update my location. Going to be blocking off Batty and Vernon Street. Batty and Vernon? 10-4. 10-4. 100, I'm 10-6 on Carpenter. 10-4.

A third alarm has been called, indicating further escalation in firefighting efforts.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Command. Command. Ladder 3 has a spot in that back parking lot on West Allen. Command received. Division 1 to fire alarm, I'm going to be assuming command, start a third alarm. Division 1, third alarm, 09-02. You get that third in, we're ready for.

A second alarm has been called for the house fire, indicating increased firefighting efforts.

Fire Dispatch · 0:04
Second alarm 162 Coppola Street, Channel 2.

Firefighters report heavy fire involvement on all floors of both affected buildings.

Fire 5 · 0:06
Battalion 3 to command, you have heavy fire, all floors involved, both buildings on side 3.

Firefighters are coordinating additional resources to manage the house fire effectively.

Fire 5 · 0:30
second alarm companies. Commanding 5 alarm, who's the second alarm company? We're getting... Engine 7 Bravo to Engine 7, you're at half, you're at half tank. We're getting that line up for you now, Chief. Stand by. Commanding 5 alarm, who's my second alarm company? Command, we're still trying to get the second alarm company. Stand by, sir. 0859. Engine 7 and 5 alarm, advise that second engine company.

It is not clear if the house is occupied.

Fire 5 · 0:27
Battalion 1, establishing Koffinger command. We have two or three deckers going. 162 Koffinger, side 2, top to bottom. 160 Koffinger, side 4. Received. 162 Koffinger, 164 at 0857. Unknown if it's occupied at this time. Received, unknown occupant at 0857.

Firefighters report heavy fire on the second and third floors, with flames spreading to an adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:17
162 is the exposure. 160, we have heavy fire, second and third floors, side 4. The exposure building, heavy fire, side 2. Looks like that's gotten into the loft.

Police have blocked off nearby streets as firefighters address the house fire.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:11
42. 142. Sir, I'm currently walking to the scene. I have Vincent and Carpenter blocked off. 142, Vincent and Carpenter, 10-4.

Reports indicate that there is heavy black smoke in the area.

Fire Dispatch · 0:30
in that area from headquarters. Roger. Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to the area of 164 Carpenter Street, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2. That's Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to 164 Carpenter Street in the area, false fire, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2.

Firefighters are responding to a house fire near Carpenter Street. Police are securing the area.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
On Carpenter? Something is burning, yeah, like a hot house on, I don't know. We're on Carpenter. It is, just give me one second. 142, can you start that way, Carpenter Street? K-9, I'll be pulling up in a second. Received. Do you have a missing area, help me out there? Received. 42 en route. Received. 125, fire's responding. Have the cars make sure they walk off the intersection, stay out of the area. Yeah, it's close to the, uh... Auto Parts.
Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
Just updated information from 185 in reference to Anthony Chase. Date of birth, 10-26-70. Just, again, advising to use caution when approaching this subject. It's having sort of a psychotic episode. Who's involved in it? 901. It's saying fire. Can you call the fire? Something's burning by Coppington Street. Something's ignited.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:14
Attention, Engine 1472, Ladder 26, Special Hazard, Battalion 2, for a possible house fire in the area of 164 Carpenter Street.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 164 Carpenter St.

Firefighters are managing debris falling near the stairwell.

Fire 5 · 0:14
Ordersareforwarded,command.Comein.Notifycompanies,we'regoingtohavedebriscomingoutoverthesidebreezestairwell.Comein.

Firefighters report flames in the roof area, requiring additional attention.

Fire 5 · 0:19
Psy-4,exposethesectortoPsy-1.Beadvised,uh,beinginthecompanyofPsy-3,ontheroofofthestands,wehavefireinthe,uh,intheroof.Psy-4,uh,sectorishere.

Firefighters report the third-floor stairs of the building are burnt out, advising caution in that area.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Notifycompanies,theside3stairstothe3rdfloorareburntout.Commandreceived.CommandtoFirearms,yougotthatmessage?Makeanemergencyannouncement.Side4exposure,side3stairsareburntout.Avoidthatarea.AllcompaniesoperatingonCarpenterStreet,beadvised.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Side4exposure,3rdfloorstairsareburntout.Usecaution,0959.

Firefighters are addressing a fire in the attic of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:13
5 George, you can have your crew. Deploying at side street, 3rd floor. We have fire in the attic.

Firefighters report a car involved in the fire at the rear of the building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
CanIhaveasecondtocomment?Comein,goahead.Onsite3wehaveacarinvolvedinfire.Possiblylikeshoerelated.Someshoesmissinginthequaysontopofthewater.Talkabouttheinsideofthebuilding.Isthatintherearofthesite2exposure?Affirmative.3-3,lookslikewegotacoupleofmasterstreamsonitnow.Battalion2tocommand,I'mcomingout.Engine3isgoingtobesite2exposure.

Firefighters are exercising caution due to a leaning chimney on a nearby building, indicating a possible collapse risk.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Site 3, sector to command. Command, go ahead. Chief, the Exposure 4 building, that chimney looks like it's leaning. I don't know if you guys have a better eye on it from up there. Emergency announcement. Use caution. Exposure 4, Site 2, that building. Possible chimney collapse. Work off the corners. All companies operating on Carpenter Street, use extreme caution. Exposure 4, Site 2. The chimney... tenemos

Crews report a slight odor of natural gas and are coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Explosion4,sector2,interiorsector.Copythat.Cap,youhavetwoguysfromLadder1tocomeinandhelppullin.Wealsohavethetraineesouthere.Letmeknowifyouneedanyofthem.AsIsaidtoyou,beadvised,Ladder1isgoingtogetredeployedtothethirdfloor,besidesyoutwo,both.We'restillgoingtoneedanotherladdercompanyonthesecondfloor.Andalso,beadvised,wehaveaslightorderofnaturalgasuphereifyoucancontactClippertouse.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire on the third floor has been knocked down.

Fire 5 · 0:17
CommandtoSpecialHazard.Hazard.Statusupdateonthatthirdfloor?Ibelievewehaveabulkofthefireknockeddown,Chief.Mostoftheceilings.It'soffofthehotspot.CommandtoChief.

Police are coordinating additional roadblocks to assist with rescue efforts near the fire scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:26
Car 7. Car 7. Is there a car available to block? Carpenter at Dean, just to not let the vehicles come in towards Dean, and they're going to have to get rescue out this way. 10-4. 163, you able to start that way? Received. 10-4. 82, 10-6, you can have the remaining cars, 10-24. 10-4, 92, 10-24, I'll have you in service. Received.

Reports indicate that a cat may still be trapped inside the building. A search is underway.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Engine 3, Ladder 7, operate on the second floor, side 3 of the building. Ladder 1 to Ladder 1, charge F when you got it. Commanding the side 2 sector, can we get a full house primary and status of any animals? Report of maybe one cat still up there. Charge F, Engine 1500. Engine 1500 is on the way. Thank you, Battalion, command. Command, go ahead. Thank you.

Crews advise that flames are breaking out above a window dormer on the third floor of the nearby building.

Fire 5 · 0:15
Received, working on it.Side 3 sector to Exposure sector. Chief, on the third floor of that building, you have fire breaking out right above the dormer on site. Correction, the window dormer on side 3.

Firefighters report ongoing smoke conditions on the second and third floors of the adjacent building. Additional help is en route.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Command, Engine 3 on special hazards. What's your status in that building, Exposure 2? Exposure 2, command. We're not outside of the wall right now. up here on the 2nd and 3rd. Received. Yeah, we still got a smoke condition, side 2 in that building and obviously side 4 on 3rd floor also. Trying to get you some additional help up there. Received. Company's operating 20 minutes.

Reports indicate that there is heavy fire on the walls of the second and third floors in the adjacent building. Crews are working to contain the flames.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Side 2 exposure to command. Command, go ahead. We have fire on the walls on the second and third floor. We need an additional line to the third floor and also an additional ladder company. Working on that. That's in the side 2 exposure, correct, 156? Affirmative.

Radio clips available.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Firefighters confirm a complete collapse of the original fire building's rear. Crews are searching for animals in the adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command Engine 3. Engine 3. There's a report of a few animals on the third floor in that exposure building. If you can do a quick primary up there and give me a primary on the whole house also. Car 4, command. Command, go ahead. Command, be advised, we've had a complete collapse of the original fire building in the rear. Engine 2 is working back here. Engine 3.

Crews are addressing hazards from exposed electrical wires and coordinating with utility services for safety.

Fire 5 · 0:31
Engine 14 to command, we're picking up another high train at Vernon and Palace. Received, get that to Engine 7 if you can. Received. Command the fire alarm, Battalion 2 is going to be side 2 exposure sector. Engine 3 is bringing a two and a half in with them, along with the hazards for that side 2 exposure. Start Rhode Island Energy, electric and gas. We had a collapse on Camaro. 0909, we'll do. Yeah.

Crews are exercising caution due to a building collapse and exposed electrical wires at the scene.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Commander Fire Alarm, make an emergency announcement. We have a collapse on side 1 of the main fire building. Part of that house is leaving electrical wires. Have companies use caution. All companies operating on Conference Street, be advised, collapsed side 1, collapsed side 1 of the building. Also be advised, electrical wires as well. Collapsed side 1, electrical wires. Use caution at 0905. Thank you.

Firefighters are checking the basement to ensure everyone is out safely.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:30
22, repeat that? Yeah, Green Gold and Carpenter. 22, 10-4. 63, disregard crossing. 11's going to go. Received. 111. 11. 11, block off, cop and advise. Received, I'm en route. 10-4. Yeah, 125, there's going to be people on Washington Street as well. 115, myself and Hilden, check in the basement to make sure it's clear and everyone's out. 10-4. 115, what's the address to that house? It's going with...

Firefighters report a building collapse at the scene, prompting expedited third alarm resources.

Fire 5 · 0:30
Command in the fire, on the move by 2nd and 3rd alarm companies. Sir, your 2nd alarm companies are Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 5, and Battalion 3 is on scene. They're working on your 3rd alarm now. Command, expedite those 3rd alarm. We got a building collapse. We're going to have to expedite that. Expedite 3rd alarm, you got it. 0903. Command on Ladder 6, you're going to have to move that truck. 10-4.

Additional rescue units are responding to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:06
Cransit and Rescue 1, responding to 164 Carpenter Street in Providence.

Police have extended street closures to further secure the scene.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:15
42. 42. Sir, you can update my location. Going to be blocking off Batty and Vernon Street. Batty and Vernon? 10-4. 10-4. 100, I'm 10-6 on Carpenter. 10-4.

A third alarm has been called, indicating further escalation in firefighting efforts.

Fire 5 · 0:23
Command. Command. Ladder 3 has a spot in that back parking lot on West Allen. Command received. Division 1 to fire alarm, I'm going to be assuming command, start a third alarm. Division 1, third alarm, 09-02. You get that third in, we're ready for.

A second alarm has been called for the house fire, indicating increased firefighting efforts.

Fire Dispatch · 0:04
Second alarm 162 Coppola Street, Channel 2.

Firefighters report heavy fire involvement on all floors of both affected buildings.

Fire 5 · 0:06
Battalion 3 to command, you have heavy fire, all floors involved, both buildings on side 3.

Firefighters are coordinating additional resources to manage the house fire effectively.

Fire 5 · 0:30
second alarm companies. Commanding 5 alarm, who's the second alarm company? We're getting... Engine 7 Bravo to Engine 7, you're at half, you're at half tank. We're getting that line up for you now, Chief. Stand by. Commanding 5 alarm, who's my second alarm company? Command, we're still trying to get the second alarm company. Stand by, sir. 0859. Engine 7 and 5 alarm, advise that second engine company.

It is not clear if the house is occupied.

Fire 5 · 0:27
Battalion 1, establishing Koffinger command. We have two or three deckers going. 162 Koffinger, side 2, top to bottom. 160 Koffinger, side 4. Received. 162 Koffinger, 164 at 0857. Unknown if it's occupied at this time. Received, unknown occupant at 0857.

Firefighters report heavy fire on the second and third floors, with flames spreading to an adjacent building.

Fire 5 · 0:17
162 is the exposure. 160, we have heavy fire, second and third floors, side 4. The exposure building, heavy fire, side 2. Looks like that's gotten into the loft.

Police have blocked off nearby streets as firefighters address the house fire.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:11
42. 142. Sir, I'm currently walking to the scene. I have Vincent and Carpenter blocked off. 142, Vincent and Carpenter, 10-4.

Reports indicate that there is heavy black smoke in the area.

Fire Dispatch · 0:30
in that area from headquarters. Roger. Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to the area of 164 Carpenter Street, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2. That's Engine 1472, Ladders 2 and 6, Special Hazards, Battalion 2. Respond to 164 Carpenter Street in the area, false fire, heavy smoke in the area. Responding company to be assigned Channel 2.

Firefighters are responding to a house fire near Carpenter Street. Police are securing the area.

Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
On Carpenter? Something is burning, yeah, like a hot house on, I don't know. We're on Carpenter. It is, just give me one second. 142, can you start that way, Carpenter Street? K-9, I'll be pulling up in a second. Received. Do you have a missing area, help me out there? Received. 42 en route. Received. 125, fire's responding. Have the cars make sure they walk off the intersection, stay out of the area. Yeah, it's close to the, uh... Auto Parts.
Police 1 - Dispatch · 0:31
Just updated information from 185 in reference to Anthony Chase. Date of birth, 10-26-70. Just, again, advising to use caution when approaching this subject. It's having sort of a psychotic episode. Who's involved in it? 901. It's saying fire. Can you call the fire? Something's burning by Coppington Street. Something's ignited.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:14
Attention, Engine 1472, Ladder 26, Special Hazard, Battalion 2, for a possible house fire in the area of 164 Carpenter Street.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 164 Carpenter St.

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