Name: Fire in Two-Story Building video
Uploaded: 2026-07-25T22:39:50.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-story apartment building in Columbus, Ohio, where heavy smoke was reported in the stairway. Crews worked to evacuate residents from the smoke-filled second floor, and additional emergency units were requested to assist.

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Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-story apartment building in Columbus, Ohio, where heavy smoke was reported in the stairway. Crews worked to evacuate residents from the smoke-filled second floor, and additional emergency units were requested to assist.

Fire in Two-Story Building

Battalion 4 to Ladder 22. Ladder 22, go ahead. QL, we're on the second floor. What apartment is this? I don't know.

Firefighters are on the second floor, continuing their efforts to manage the situation.

 Yeah, sir, do you know if you'll need an investigator yet?

 Yeah, send me investigators. I don't know about utilities, but yeah, send me an investigator.

Pumice Fire to Battalion 4 on IC. Battalion 4, go ahead. Yeah, sir, do you know if you'll need an investigator yet? Yeah, send me investigators. I don't know about utilities, but yeah, send me an investigator. Copy, sir.

An investigator has been requested to assess the cause of the fire.

Ladder 22, Battalion 4. I'm not seeing any slings in here at the moment. We're double second. And we're just going down to apartments now, getting people out.

 Copy, we're sending people in to evacuate.

Ladder 22, Battalion 4. I'm not seeing any slings in here at the moment. We're double second. And we're just going down to apartments now, getting people out. Copy, we're sending people in to evacuate.

Firefighters continue evacuating residents from the building as they address the smoke situation.

Second floor, it's filled with heavy smoke. There's people still up there. I'm trying to get them out.

 Engine 23, we're packing with a guard in the way, and this can be packed.

 Battalion 4 to close fire, send me three more medics and an extra ladder.

Second floor, it's filled with heavy smoke. There's people still up there. I'm trying to get them out. Engine 23, we're packing with a guard in the way, and this can be packed. Battalion 4 to close fire, send me three more medics and an extra ladder.

Firefighters are working to evacuate people from the smoke-filled second floor. Additional medics and a firefighter unit have been requested.

 Residents reporting a fire, heavy smoke here in the stairway.

Battalion 4 is on the scene. Battalion 4 on the scene. Engine 172 is on scene on hydrant. Engine 172 on the scene on hydrant. Residents reporting a fire, heavy smoke here in the stairway.

Emergency fire, make this a working fire, Engine 22.

Emergency fire, make this a working fire, Engine 22. Okay, Engine 22, working fire.

Firefighters have confirmed a fire with heavy smoke in the stairway of the building.

Columbus Fire, Engine 22, Ladder 22 on scene. We have a two-story, uh, old folks' home. Nothing showing. Engine 22 will be out investigating. Engine 22 will have command and accountability.

 Okay, Engine Ladder 22 on scene, two-story, old folks' home. Nothing showing. You'll be investigating. You got command and accountability.

Columbus Fire, Engine 22, Ladder 22 on scene. We have a two-story, uh, old folks' home. Nothing showing. Engine 22 will be out investigating. Engine 22 will have command and accountability. Okay, Engine Ladder 22 on scene, two-story, old folks' home. Nothing showing. You'll be investigating. You got command and accountability.

Firefighters are on scene at a two-story building and are investigating the situation. No visible fire currently.

 Engine 172, High Street and Jackson Street.

I've got to take that guard. Accident crash detector. Engine 172, High Street and Jackson Street. Accident crash detector. Respond on 9 extrication. Respond on Battalion 4 IC. Operate on Battalion 4 fireground. 300 Obetz Road, apartment 202. Report of a fire. Engine 22. Engine 14. Engine.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at an apartment.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 300 Obetz Rd.

Fire in Two-Story Building

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