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Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at a three-story building on Grand Street in Albany, where light smoke was visible. Traffic control measures were implemented, closing southbound lanes near the site.

Fire in Second Floor of Building

 Battalion 1, put the fire under control.

Rescue 1's going to handle it. Okay. Battalion 1, put the fire under control. Battalion 1, fire under control, 1121. Copy.

The fire is now under control, according to firefighters on scene.

Dispatch, Battalion 1. Battalion 1, go ahead. We got someone at 101 Grand Street from the fire that has a breathing problem. She wants us to send two more companies or can Rescue 1 handle it over there?

A person from the fire scene is experiencing breathing issues, and additional help is being considered.

 The bulk of the fire is knocked down. We're trying to shut the sprinkler system down now.

Command dispatcher. Go ahead. The bulk of the fire is knocked down. We're trying to shut the sprinkler system down now. You want to have 1115?

Firefighters have knocked down most of the fire and are working to shut off the sprinkler system.

 How do you make it out in there? What do you need?

 We broke the windows out, get ventilation.

 Received. I have Truck 2 working on some fans.

Commander 105. 105 on. How do you make it out in there? What do you need? We broke the windows out, get ventilation. Received. I have Truck 2 working on some fans.

Firefighters are using fans to improve ventilation after breaking windows to clear smoke.

 Chief, we have the primary complete, first floor.

 We got the body of the fire knocked out.

 Looks pretty cool on this deck, in the rear of the apartment as well.

 So far, we're just trying to access some windows in the rear.

 If you could get anybody to go to the rear and see if we have any windows for ventilation, that would be great.

301 to Battalion 1. Go ahead. Chief, we have the primary complete, first floor. We got the body of the fire knocked out. Looks pretty cool on this deck, in the rear of the apartment as well. Okay, what do you need? So far, we're just trying to access some windows in the rear. If you could get anybody to go to the rear and see if we have any windows for ventilation, that would be great. Received, truck.

Firefighters have knocked out the main fire and are working on ventilation by accessing windows at the rear.

201 to command, ground 4, two occupants removed in the rear. 306. 109 command, self-exposure's clear. 306.

 105 to command, from the rear bedroom, the fire started. No fuel, light heat. We got zero visibility in the room, full of debris.

 We need some more visibility before we start overhauling and make sure we got everything.

201 to command, ground 4, two occupants removed in the rear. 306. 109 command, self-exposure's clear. 306. 105 to command, from the rear bedroom, the fire started. No fuel, light heat. We got zero visibility in the room, full of debris. We need some more visibility before we start overhauling and make sure we got everything. Okay.

Two occupants have been safely removed from the building. Firefighters are now clearing out the smoke to make sure the fire is completely extinguished.

 201 to command, chief, from the rear, this is going to be a second floor fire.

203 to command, second floor is clear. Received. 201 to command, chief, from the rear, this is going to be a second floor fire. Okay. 202 to command, third floor is clear. Received.

Firefighters confirm the fire is located on the second floor, with the third floor clear.

105 to command, needed to the back bedroom, sprinkler heads activated, zero visibility, small amount of heat, threatening to charge the light back here. Any ladder companies on the exterior? Need to use some ventilation.

 Received. Truck 1's making their way to the back.

105 to command, needed to the back bedroom, sprinkler heads activated, zero visibility, small amount of heat, threatening to charge the light back here. Any ladder companies on the exterior? Need to use some ventilation. Received. Truck 1's making their way to the back.

Firefighters report sprinkler activation and zero visibility in a back bedroom. Ventilation efforts are underway.

101 dispatcher, make it a signal 30. We got one line stretched in operation, second line's being stretched out.

 Engine 1, signal 30 en route. Truck 2's arrived.

 Battalion 1 dispatcher, I'll have command. Battalion 1, I'll en route.

 We're gonna get a rear and the out, you can try Charlie.

101 dispatcher, make it a signal 30. We got one line stretched in operation, second line's being stretched out. Engine 1, signal 30 en route. Truck 2's arrived. Battalion 1 dispatcher, I'll have command. Battalion 1, I'll en route. 201 command, do you repeat that? We're gonna get a rear and the out, you can try Charlie. 14, fire on fire. 10-4.

Firefighters have deployed one hose line and are setting up a second to manage the situation while they investigate the potential fire.

202, let me get another unit for traffic control. Shut down southbound from Madison Avenue and Grand Street. Working on conditions.

202, let me get another unit for traffic control. Shut down southbound from Madison Avenue and Grand Street. Working on conditions. 12th, I'll head over.

Traffic control is being set up, with southbound lanes closed near the building.

Engine 5 arrived. Three-story, brownstone, light smoke condition. Engine 5 has a hydrant.

Engine 5 arrived. Three-story, brownstone, light smoke condition. Engine 5 has a hydrant. Engine 5, 11...

Firefighters have arrived at a three-story building with light smoke visible.

Engine 5, Truck 1, Battalion 1, Engine 9, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Truck 2, Squad 104, Grand Street.

 Alarm and fire being transmitted from the first floor, cross of Wilbur Street and Ashgrove Place.

 Engine 5, Truck 1, Battalion 1, Engine 9, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Truck 2, Squad 104, Grand Street.

Engine 5, Truck 1, Battalion 1, Engine 9, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Truck 2, Squad 104, Grand Street. Alarm and fire being transmitted from the first floor, cross of Wilbur Street and Ashgrove Place. Engine 5, Truck 1, Battalion 1, Engine 9, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Truck 2, Squad 104, Grand Street. First floor, alarm.

Firefighters are responding to reports of an alarm and possible fire on the first floor of a building.

Unit 202, 104 Grand Street for a fire call, 1101.

 202, be aware, it's for a possible structure fire.

Unit 202, 104 Grand Street for a fire call, 1101. 202, be aware, it's for a possible structure fire. Received.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a possible structure fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 104 Grand St.

Fire in Second Floor of Building

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