Name: Residential Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-06-17T11:59:44.000Z
Description: Firefighters are actively responding to a residential fire at Liberty Heights Ave and Garrison Blvd in Baltimore, coordinating efforts from the rear of the building and considering removing first-floor windows to assist in firefighting operations.

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Firefighters are actively responding to a residential fire at Liberty Heights Ave and Garrison Blvd in Baltimore, coordinating efforts from the rear of the building and considering removing first-floor windows to assist in firefighting operations.

Residential Fire 

 Truck 12 is going to open up this panel to the attic,

 and 52 is going to take a two-inch line to that opening.

 That should be able to knock all that fire down in the attic.

Truck 12 is going to open up this panel to the attic, and 52 is going to take a two-inch line to that opening. That should be able to knock all that fire down in the attic.

Crews are opening a panel to the attic and using a two-inch hose line to target the fire there.

Command, update. Still got burning underneath the roofline. Units are working to open up. Still got multiple message rings in service.

Command, update. Still got burning underneath the roofline. Units are working to open up. Still got multiple message rings in service. Command, copy. 901.

Firefighters continue to address burning beneath the roofline, with multiple hoses still in use.

 Using a thermal image, I got no heat signatures except for in the house of the corner.

 Alright, I copy. That's that first one correct?

Invisible fire on the side. Using a thermal image, I got no heat signatures except for in the house of the corner. Alright, I copy. That's that first one correct?

Firefighters using thermal imaging detect heat signatures only in the corner of the house.

Rescue 1 to command, this Bravo died in the alley. It's not really burning much towards the front. It looks like we can do a better chance to get it towards the rear. It's pretty tight.

 Alright, I copy. Yeah, do what you got to do.

 Alright, I copy. Rescue 1 to 13, can you bring that line around?

Rescue 1 to command, this Bravo died in the alley. It's not really burning much towards the front. It looks like we can do a better chance to get it towards the rear. It's pretty tight. Alright, I copy. Yeah, do what you got to do. Alright, I copy. Rescue 1 to 13, can you bring that line around?

Firefighters are redirecting efforts to the rear of the building to better access the fire.

 All right, I copy, come back around front, we're at level 13, open up on this Bravo side

All right, I copy, come back around front, we're at level 13, open up on this Bravo side exterior, still burning pretty good.

Firefighters are addressing active flames on the left side exterior of the building.

Go ahead, command. I got 53 back here with me.

 Alright, I copy. Command 13, grab a hand line, bring it through this Alpha Bravo side. We still got some brown around the first floor.

 Command and communications, special called me an additional engine. Just had them report the staging at Liberty and Garton.

Go ahead, command. I got 53 back here with me. Alright, I copy. Command 13, grab a hand line, bring it through this Alpha Bravo side. We still got some brown around the first floor. Copy. Command and communications, special called me an additional engine. Just had them report the staging at Liberty and Garton. Copy, 842.

An additional engine has been requested to assist with remaining fire on the first floor.

18 McMahon, the only part of the peak that's open is from the Alpha, about a third of the way back.

18 McMahon, the only part of the peak that's open is from the Alpha, about a third of the way back. All the rest of the roof has collapsed.

Firefighters report that most of the roof has collapsed, except for a section near the peak.

Alright, I copy. Yeah, I'm on the scene to show us off.

 Command Truck 12, we're going to reposition, get you to the tip of the, the peak of the roof. Try to assist, we'll open that up.

Alright, I copy. Yeah, I'm on the scene to show us off. Command Truck 12, we're going to reposition, get you to the tip of the, the peak of the roof. Try to assist, we'll open that up.

Firefighters are repositioning a truck to access and open the peak of the roof.

1810 to command, it's starting to burn through, the Alpha Delta, third floor corner, roofline.

 According to command, I think it's behind the front wall up here, right at the peak of the Alpha side.

1810 to command, it's starting to burn through, the Alpha Delta, third floor corner, roofline. According to command, I think it's behind the front wall up here, right at the peak of the Alpha side.

Firefighters report flames breaking through the third-floor corner near the roofline.

40. Use the 2-inch. Go towards this delta side. That's where the bomb and that fire is.

Firefighters are deploying a 2-inch hose line to suppress the bulk of the fire on the right side of the building.

Command communications, also notified building inspections.

Command communications, also notified building inspections. Command copy. 830.

Building inspections have been notified to assess the structure's safety.

Alarm to A. Just take a look, because we still got some smoke pumping out from the east on that side.

 See if it's underneath. Might have put that line underneath.

Alarm to A. Just take a look, because we still got some smoke pumping out from the east on that side. See if it's underneath. Might have put that line underneath.

Firefighters are checking for smoke on the east side to determine if fire remains underneath.

Command update. The bulk of the fire is not dwelling.

 We've still got fire underneath the roof line. We're repositioning lines now to knock that down.

Command update. The bulk of the fire is not dwelling. We've still got fire underneath the roof line. We're repositioning lines now to knock that down. Command copy, 823.

Firefighters are repositioning hoses to address remaining fire beneath the roof line.

 Alright, I copy. Looks like we've got a hole through the roof right around the center of the building.

27, yeah, if you got visible fire on your side, go ahead and open up.

Firefighters have created an opening in the roof to better access the fire.

 So for the reproject, I mean, tax, tax, the reproject.

 To David, Mary, five, zero, eight, eight.

 He's like the one coming clear can do this traffic control for this fire.

So for the reproject, I mean, tax, tax, the reproject. To David, Mary, five, zero, eight, eight. And 47. He's like the one coming clear can do this traffic control for this fire. I think Garrison. Baker's seven.

Police are managing traffic control around the fire scene.

 Command and Safety, I need you to secure the scene.

 Also be advised, VG Electric has been notified.

Command and Safety, I need you to secure the scene. Communication's been all ready. I need police. Command, police have it notified. I'll re-notify. Also be advised, VG Electric has been notified.

Police have been notified to secure the scene, and the electric company has been contacted.

 Man, uh, truck 18, bring your, uh, aerial down to this alpha side on this, uh, attic

 See if you can pick up any of the notes you got.

 I might be able to bring a hairline up so we can knock this out.

Man, uh, truck 18, bring your, uh, aerial down to this alpha side on this, uh, attic area. See if you can pick up any of the notes you got. I might be able to bring a hairline up so we can knock this out.

Firefighters are positioning an aerial truck to target the attic area more effectively.

Firefighters are connecting to a high flow hydrant to support their efforts.

 Safety, additional procedures have been completed, no additional hazards at this time.

Command update. Still got a heavy smoke show from the attic area. Got multiple 2-inch lines in service. Got 45 with a hand line on the delta side, ramps in service. Truck 18 has that ladder pipe set up for once the fire is through.

Command update. Still got a heavy smoke show from the attic area. Got multiple 2-inch lines in service. Got 45 with a hand line on the delta side, ramps in service. Truck 18 has that ladder pipe set up for once the fire is through. They copy, 12.

Firefighters report heavy smoke from the attic, with multiple lines in service and a ladder pipe ready.

 All right, and this is confirmed code X-ray?

 This is confirmed code X-ray, we're going to say it's 30.

In regards to the bill of all. All right, and this is confirmed code X-ray? Copy. 8-11. This is confirmed code X-ray, we're going to say it's 30. Copy that.

Firefighters confirm the structure is unsafe for crews to enter.

 I copy, yeah. I think that's going to be the plan.

I copy, yeah. I think that's going to be the plan. All the fires up in that attic area.

Firefighters are focusing efforts on the attic area where the fire is now concentrated.

 I'll instruct the crew to let it break through the roof.

 Once it's completed through the roof, we can get the ladder fight to start.

Charlie to command. Go ahead. I'm also getting a ram set up on Delta. I'll instruct the crew to let it break through the roof. Once it's completed through the roof, we can get the ladder fight to start. But I work on the siding right now.

Firefighters are setting up equipment to break through the roof and continue addressing the fire on the siding.

Command Engine 13, mobile. Are you able to get to Squad 40's hydrant?

Command Engine 13, mobile. Are you able to get to Squad 40's hydrant? That's correct. Alright, go ahead and pump Squad 40.

 We got fire walking up the siding on the delta side.

 I got 20 lines just back here, five side.

18 to command. Go ahead. We got fire walking up the siding on the delta side. I got 20 lines just back here, five side. I need to retarget.

Firefighters are redirecting efforts to address flames moving up the siding of the building.

Command Engine 45, what's your location? I need you to pump 1240.

 Three-story is in the rear. Looks like one-frame construction.

 Delta Charlie side. Working on getting 22-inch charge.

Command Engine 45, what's your location? I need you to pump 1240. Pulling up now. I copy. Charlie to command. Go ahead. Three-story is in the rear. Looks like one-frame construction. Fire's in the east. Delta Charlie side. Working on getting 22-inch charge. DPG, electric side. Alright, I copy. Communications...

Electric side. Command, copy. 804. Truck 12's command, we got fire knock on the first four all the way through. Conditions, first four are lifted. Alright, I copy. Command engine 45, once you arrive, stick in line up Truck 120, you'll hit this 5 on the delta side.

Firefighters have knocked down the fire on the first floor, improving conditions there.

 Our fire's showing from Delta's side, third floor.

It does look structurally sound. Our fire's showing from Delta's side, third floor.

Firefighters report the structure appears sound, with fire visible on the third floor.

Charlie 5, we still got smoke, which is pretty good from the roof area.

 All windows and doors on the Charlie and Delta are now open.

Charlie 5, we still got smoke, which is pretty good from the roof area. All windows and doors on the Charlie and Delta are now open.

Firefighters report smoke still visible from the roof, with all windows and doors now open.

Units, this is the main, uh, using, uh, multi-swing lines.

 Command 1240, shut down your deck gun. Let's see what we got.

 Truck 18 to command, I'm ready for water if you can get me a supply for ladder pipes.

Units, this is the main, uh, using, uh, multi-swing lines. Command 1240, shut down your deck gun. Let's see what we got. We got it. Truck 18 to command, I'm ready for water if you can get me a supply for ladder pipes.

Firefighters are preparing to use ladder pipes as they continue to manage the fire.

Updates. Got a last fire knocked down on side A.

Firefighters have knocked down the flames on one side of the building.

Attention all units operating box alarm 40-20.

 All units be advised, exterior operations only.

Attention all units operating box alarm 40-20. All units be advised, exterior operations only. Exterior operations only. 801.

Firefighters are conducting exterior operations only at the residential fire.

 You got any windows that need to be taken out on this first floor?

Demand Truck 27, 411. You got any windows that need to be taken out on this first floor? If you can't take them out.

Firefighters are assessing whether to remove windows on the first floor to aid their efforts.

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 When you report to the rear, I want you to lead in Truck 27.

Engine 20. All right, command Engine 20. When you report to the rear, I want you to lead in Truck 27. 20, I copy.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to tackle the residential fire from the rear of the building.

Work of the fire box 40-20, operations 5, round 1. Engine 13, truck 27, rescue 1, EMS 5, air flex 1, car 5, FIB, SOC 7, respond.

 Liberty Heights and Garrison, on the dwelling. Work of the fire box 40-20, operations 5, round 1. Engine 13, truck 27, rescue 1, EMS 5, air flex 1, car 5, FIB, SOC 7, respond.

Work of the fire box 40-20, operations 5, round 1. Engine 13, truck 27, rescue 1, EMS 5, air flex 1, car 5, FIB, SOC 7, respond. Liberty Heights and Garrison, on the dwelling. Work of the fire box 40-20, operations 5, round 1. Engine 13, truck 27, rescue 1, EMS 5, air flex 1, car 5, FIB, SOC 7, respond. Good night, guys.

Firefighters have received a report of a residential fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Liberty Heights Ave & Garrison Blvd.

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