Name: Flames Erupting From Apartment Roof video
Uploaded: 2026-07-22T00:38:31.000Z
Description: Firefighters are battling a significant fire at a commercial structure on E Street in Sacramento, with heavy flames reported on the roof of a third-floor apartment unit.

Checking for Fire Extension

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Firefighters are battling a significant fire at a commercial structure on E Street in Sacramento, with heavy flames reported on the roof of a third-floor apartment unit.

Flames Erupting From Apartment Roof

 We could use some assistance up here on the balcony with checking for extension.

 Alright, copy. Break. Rescue 20, Command.

 Yeah, what do you guys got going on? Can you get to the top with, or maybe you're already up there with Engine 14?

 They said they need some help checking for extension.

 Command, we're up on the roof doing some fuel back right now. We're with Engine 2.

Command, Engine 14. Go ahead. We could use some assistance up here on the balcony with checking for extension. Alright, copy. Break. Rescue 20, Command. Go ahead. Yeah, what do you guys got going on? Can you get to the top with, or maybe you're already up there with Engine 14? They said they need some help checking for extension. Command, we're up on the roof doing some fuel back right now. We're with Engine 2. Alright. Can I have rescue...

Firefighters are checking the balcony for fire extension and have requested additional assistance.

Alright, so I got primary clear on all the units. I got a good knockdown on, uh, initial knockdown on the fire. They're getting after it right now.

Alright, so I got primary clear on all the units. I got a good knockdown on, uh, initial knockdown on the fire. They're getting after it right now. Copy.

Crews have achieved an initial knockdown of the fire and confirmed all units are clear of occupants.

I got a primary clear on 506, which is the main fire unit. Primary clear.

I got a primary clear on 506, which is the main fire unit. Primary clear. Copy.

Firefighters confirm the main fire unit is clear of occupants.

 Copy that. We'll hold off on the ladder and help with salvage.

 Rescue 21, do you have a primary clear on 504 and 508, the two exposures?

 Managing that scene, we can use possible progressive ventilation at the front of the fire unit.

up there. Copy that. We'll hold off on the ladder and help with salvage. Rescue 21, do you have a primary clear on 504 and 508, the two exposures? Copy that. Thank you. Managing that scene, we can use possible progressive ventilation at the front of the fire unit.

Crews cleared nearby units at risk and are considering ventilation strategies for the affected unit.

Engine, we've got a knockdown on the fire on the dockage.

 We need salvage on the third floor of the main fire unit, and we need a company to shut off the sprinklers.

 Alright, copy. So, company for salvage, and then you need the sprinklers shut off.

Engine, we've got a knockdown on the fire on the dockage. We need salvage on the third floor of the main fire unit, and we need a company to shut off the sprinklers. Alright, copy. So, company for salvage, and then you need the sprinklers shut off. Affirm. Engine 43, ready for water. 14, water, bring it. Fire's coming. Engine 5, command, are you on scene? Yeah, Engine 5 is assisting Engine 5. Engine 4.

Firefighters knocked down the balcony fire and are conducting salvage operations on the main fire unit and the third floor; a request has been made to shut down the sprinklers.

 Yeah, main fire unit is 506. It's a three-story. We're getting a hose stretched to the top of it right now to go to the top. So 506. 508 is the Bravo exposure.

Go ahead. Yeah, main fire unit is 506. It's a three-story. We're getting a hose stretched to the top of it right now to go to the top. So 506. 508 is the Bravo exposure. Copy.

Firefighters are stretching a hose to the top of the three-story building to combat the fire.

Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke rising from the fire.

And everyone, this is command. Let's slow down a little bit. We're getting good conversion there. This appears to be mostly just an exterior balcony fire on the top level floor. We have one exposure unit, which I have engine companies in there getting fire attack on it right now.

And everyone, this is command. Let's slow down a little bit. We're getting good conversion there. This appears to be mostly just an exterior balcony fire on the top level floor. We have one exposure unit, which I have engine companies in there getting fire attack on it right now. Command, Engine 2. Command, Engine 2. Go ahead. Okay.

Firefighters report the blaze is primarily an exterior balcony fire on the top floor.

We're doing a split lead down the alley. We're going to need water supply. We're going to be making fire attack on the Delta side.

 Command Engine 1, we're going to get water supply for Engine 20 and assist them with fire attack on the Charlie.

 Command Rescue 20 is on scene. We're going to be all in at this.

 Command Truck 2, Bravo unit exposure check clear for now.

 Command, copy. Truck 5 on scene. We'll be taking the alley and setting the roof up.

 Alright, command copy. Truck 5, you got Engine 20 and Engine 1 back there.

We're doing a split lead down the alley. We're going to need water supply. We're going to be making fire attack on the Delta side. Command Engine 1, we're going to get water supply for Engine 20 and assist them with fire attack on the Charlie. Command Rescue 20 is on scene. We're going to be all in at this. Command Truck 2, Bravo unit exposure check clear for now. Command, copy. Truck 5 on scene. We'll be taking the alley and setting the roof up. Alright, command copy. Truck 5, you got Engine 20 and Engine 1 back there.

Crews are setting up a water supply and attacking the fire from multiple sides.

Command for Engine 2, we got a primary clear on the first floor on the fire unit.

 Alright, copy. I don't got good eyes to have any exposure issues adjacent to that unit.

 Command Engine 2, we're going to need to send a truck probably to the alley and access the roof and see what we can handle there as far as fire attacks from the roof.

 But we're making access to the fourth floor. We have heavy smoke on the fourth floor.

Command for Engine 2, we got a primary clear on the first floor on the fire unit. Alright, copy. I don't got good eyes to have any exposure issues adjacent to that unit. Command Engine 2, we're going to need to send a truck probably to the alley and access the roof and see what we can handle there as far as fire attacks from the roof. But we're making access to the fourth floor. We have heavy smoke on the fourth floor. Alright, copy.

Firefighters report heavy smoke on the fourth floor and are accessing the roof for further fire attack.

Engine 14 is on scene. We're going to be assisting Engine 2 with fire attack and working on water supply.

 Engine 2, when you get up, give me an assessment if I need a second alarm.

 Yeah, Chief, go ahead and start a second. We're just now making access.

Engine 14 is on scene. We're going to be assisting Engine 2 with fire attack and working on water supply. Command, copy. Engine 2, when you get up, give me an assessment if I need a second alarm. Yeah, Chief, go ahead and start a second. We're just now making access.

Firefighters request a second alarm to dispatch additional units as they continue battling the blaze.

Citizen user video shows dark smoke rising from a fire.

Firefighters are actively fighting heavy flames on the apartment roof.

Engine 2 is on scene, three-story, townhome style apartments.

 We have heavy fire from the roof of a third-floor unit, center unit.

Engine 2 is on scene, three-story, townhome style apartments. We have heavy fire from the roof of a third-floor unit, center unit. Engine 2 is going to take fire attack. Battalion 1 is on scene, I got command. Engine 4 with 3.

Firefighters report heavy fire from the roof of a third-floor apartment unit. Fire attack is underway.

Firefighters continue responding to the reported commercial structure fire.

BC1, BC3, Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 14, Engine 4, Engine 5, Truck 5, Engine 20, Rescue 20, Medic 20, Commercial Structure, District 2, 1400 East Street, BC1, BC3, Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 14, Engine 4, Engine 5, Truck 5, Engine 20, Rescue 20.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a commercial structure fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1400 E Street.

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