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Sparking Power Line Ignites Fire Alongside House

1724 Roosevelt Cir

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Summary

  • Firefighters in Toledo responded to a downed power line that sparked a fire on the side of a house at 1724 Roosevelt Circle. The fire was contained to one side of the house, and additional fire units and medical personnel were dispatched to the scene.

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The power company is on scene, assessing the electricity feed to the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command to dispatch, once Edison gets things taken care of and we can get back to work, we are gonna have Engine 4, Engine 16, Truck 4, and Medic 26 remain on the scene. All others can return. Cleanup is approved if needed. Okay, command, clear on Engine 4, 16, Truck 4, Medic 26.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
Command to dispatch, Edison's on the scene. We're checking the status, electricity feed to the house. Okay, command, 10-49.

Firefighters report improved smoke conditions, but the fire on the wall remains active. Efforts to extinguish continue.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:24
2nd man, how's division 1's delta side just forward of the side door? How's that wall looking now? Smoke conditions have improved. I don't think that fire is as active as it was, but it's not out yet. Okay, we'll keep on calling from in here.

Firefighters are coordinating with the power company to address the active line hindering access to the fire.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:23
Command to dispatch. Command, go ahead. Can Edison do anything with this remotely? There is active fire inside this delta wall that we can't get to because of this line. Okay, we'll see what we can find out for you. Okay, if not, we're going to have to take a chainsaw from the inside and go get it. 1534.

Firefighters have knocked down most of the fire and are working to extinguish remaining hotspots in hard-to-reach areas.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
33 Command, gas is off. Ready to touch. Command okay on the gas being off. Command and dispatch, it seems that we have knocked down most of the fire on the inside. Part of the structure we can't get to has an energized line near it. We're at a bit of a standstill at the moment. Okay, Command 1530. Crews, secondary means of egress. Alpha side. 10-4.

Firefighters are investigating smoke coming from the basement near the gas line access.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
123 to command, can we check the Alpha Bravo corner in the basement? I got smoke coming out of the access for the gas line that goes into the house.

Firefighters have taped off the area and are shutting off the gas supply.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:09
1528. 123 to 134. I've got the scene taped, and I'm shutting the gas off now. Okay.

Firefighters are checking the upper floors to ensure the fire hasn't spread beyond the initial area.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Attacking Serge, once you're finished with, uh, Serge and opening that delta wall, let's make sure we check upstairs on the delta wall also. We're on, Serge is on division 2. That Charlie side knee wall is all clear. We're checking on the other knee wall.

Additional fire units and medical personnel have arrived at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:18
Battalion 2 is on scene. Okay, Battalion 2, 1523 on scene. TP is asking where you would like him. I'll let him know when I get closer. Medic 25 on scene. 1523. Yeah, can you give us an update inside?

Firefighters confirm the fire is contained to one side of the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Engine 16 has a 360 completed. Just that line down on the Delta side, fire on the Delta side. Fire dispatch, Rescue 7. Rescue 7, go ahead and cancel.

Firefighters report an active power line sparking and causing a fire on the side of a house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Dispatch, do you have most crews showing en route? Engine 16, you're going to get Engine 4, Engine 17, which is en route, Engine 5, Truck 4, Medic 26, Medic 25, both en route, 134 and Battalion 2. 16, okay. Crews en route to 1724 Roosevelt Circle. We have a story and a half, single-family home, wood frame on a basement. I have a power line down on the delta side over some fencing. The power line is active and is sparking. The side of the house is on fire. Engine...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Just a lot of smoke and some flames on the exterior side of the house, but it does look like it is underneath the siding and burning up the side. We're going to open up those from inside because of the proximity to the electrical wire next to the delta side of the house.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of wires down.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:22
Engine 16 for a wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, near Pilgrim Road and Winhurst Road, Channel 6. Engine 16 for wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, between Pilgrim and Winhurst Road, Channel 6, 1512.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1724 Roosevelt Cir.

The power company is on scene, assessing the electricity feed to the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command to dispatch, once Edison gets things taken care of and we can get back to work, we are gonna have Engine 4, Engine 16, Truck 4, and Medic 26 remain on the scene. All others can return. Cleanup is approved if needed. Okay, command, clear on Engine 4, 16, Truck 4, Medic 26.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
Command to dispatch, Edison's on the scene. We're checking the status, electricity feed to the house. Okay, command, 10-49.

Firefighters report improved smoke conditions, but the fire on the wall remains active. Efforts to extinguish continue.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:24
2nd man, how's division 1's delta side just forward of the side door? How's that wall looking now? Smoke conditions have improved. I don't think that fire is as active as it was, but it's not out yet. Okay, we'll keep on calling from in here.

Firefighters are coordinating with the power company to address the active line hindering access to the fire.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:23
Command to dispatch. Command, go ahead. Can Edison do anything with this remotely? There is active fire inside this delta wall that we can't get to because of this line. Okay, we'll see what we can find out for you. Okay, if not, we're going to have to take a chainsaw from the inside and go get it. 1534.

Firefighters have knocked down most of the fire and are working to extinguish remaining hotspots in hard-to-reach areas.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
33 Command, gas is off. Ready to touch. Command okay on the gas being off. Command and dispatch, it seems that we have knocked down most of the fire on the inside. Part of the structure we can't get to has an energized line near it. We're at a bit of a standstill at the moment. Okay, Command 1530. Crews, secondary means of egress. Alpha side. 10-4.

Firefighters are investigating smoke coming from the basement near the gas line access.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
123 to command, can we check the Alpha Bravo corner in the basement? I got smoke coming out of the access for the gas line that goes into the house.

Firefighters have taped off the area and are shutting off the gas supply.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:09
1528. 123 to 134. I've got the scene taped, and I'm shutting the gas off now. Okay.

Firefighters are checking the upper floors to ensure the fire hasn't spread beyond the initial area.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Attacking Serge, once you're finished with, uh, Serge and opening that delta wall, let's make sure we check upstairs on the delta wall also. We're on, Serge is on division 2. That Charlie side knee wall is all clear. We're checking on the other knee wall.

Additional fire units and medical personnel have arrived at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:18
Battalion 2 is on scene. Okay, Battalion 2, 1523 on scene. TP is asking where you would like him. I'll let him know when I get closer. Medic 25 on scene. 1523. Yeah, can you give us an update inside?

Firefighters confirm the fire is contained to one side of the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Engine 16 has a 360 completed. Just that line down on the Delta side, fire on the Delta side. Fire dispatch, Rescue 7. Rescue 7, go ahead and cancel.

Firefighters report an active power line sparking and causing a fire on the side of a house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Dispatch, do you have most crews showing en route? Engine 16, you're going to get Engine 4, Engine 17, which is en route, Engine 5, Truck 4, Medic 26, Medic 25, both en route, 134 and Battalion 2. 16, okay. Crews en route to 1724 Roosevelt Circle. We have a story and a half, single-family home, wood frame on a basement. I have a power line down on the delta side over some fencing. The power line is active and is sparking. The side of the house is on fire. Engine...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Just a lot of smoke and some flames on the exterior side of the house, but it does look like it is underneath the siding and burning up the side. We're going to open up those from inside because of the proximity to the electrical wire next to the delta side of the house.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of wires down.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:22
Engine 16 for a wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, near Pilgrim Road and Winhurst Road, Channel 6. Engine 16 for wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, between Pilgrim and Winhurst Road, Channel 6, 1512.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1724 Roosevelt Cir.

The power company is on scene, assessing the electricity feed to the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command to dispatch, once Edison gets things taken care of and we can get back to work, we are gonna have Engine 4, Engine 16, Truck 4, and Medic 26 remain on the scene. All others can return. Cleanup is approved if needed. Okay, command, clear on Engine 4, 16, Truck 4, Medic 26.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
Command to dispatch, Edison's on the scene. We're checking the status, electricity feed to the house. Okay, command, 10-49.

Firefighters report improved smoke conditions, but the fire on the wall remains active. Efforts to extinguish continue.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:24
2nd man, how's division 1's delta side just forward of the side door? How's that wall looking now? Smoke conditions have improved. I don't think that fire is as active as it was, but it's not out yet. Okay, we'll keep on calling from in here.

Firefighters are coordinating with the power company to address the active line hindering access to the fire.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:23
Command to dispatch. Command, go ahead. Can Edison do anything with this remotely? There is active fire inside this delta wall that we can't get to because of this line. Okay, we'll see what we can find out for you. Okay, if not, we're going to have to take a chainsaw from the inside and go get it. 1534.

Firefighters have knocked down most of the fire and are working to extinguish remaining hotspots in hard-to-reach areas.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
33 Command, gas is off. Ready to touch. Command okay on the gas being off. Command and dispatch, it seems that we have knocked down most of the fire on the inside. Part of the structure we can't get to has an energized line near it. We're at a bit of a standstill at the moment. Okay, Command 1530. Crews, secondary means of egress. Alpha side. 10-4.

Firefighters are investigating smoke coming from the basement near the gas line access.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
123 to command, can we check the Alpha Bravo corner in the basement? I got smoke coming out of the access for the gas line that goes into the house.

Firefighters have taped off the area and are shutting off the gas supply.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:09
1528. 123 to 134. I've got the scene taped, and I'm shutting the gas off now. Okay.

Firefighters are checking the upper floors to ensure the fire hasn't spread beyond the initial area.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Attacking Serge, once you're finished with, uh, Serge and opening that delta wall, let's make sure we check upstairs on the delta wall also. We're on, Serge is on division 2. That Charlie side knee wall is all clear. We're checking on the other knee wall.

Additional fire units and medical personnel have arrived at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:18
Battalion 2 is on scene. Okay, Battalion 2, 1523 on scene. TP is asking where you would like him. I'll let him know when I get closer. Medic 25 on scene. 1523. Yeah, can you give us an update inside?

Firefighters confirm the fire is contained to one side of the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Engine 16 has a 360 completed. Just that line down on the Delta side, fire on the Delta side. Fire dispatch, Rescue 7. Rescue 7, go ahead and cancel.

Firefighters report an active power line sparking and causing a fire on the side of a house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Dispatch, do you have most crews showing en route? Engine 16, you're going to get Engine 4, Engine 17, which is en route, Engine 5, Truck 4, Medic 26, Medic 25, both en route, 134 and Battalion 2. 16, okay. Crews en route to 1724 Roosevelt Circle. We have a story and a half, single-family home, wood frame on a basement. I have a power line down on the delta side over some fencing. The power line is active and is sparking. The side of the house is on fire. Engine...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Just a lot of smoke and some flames on the exterior side of the house, but it does look like it is underneath the siding and burning up the side. We're going to open up those from inside because of the proximity to the electrical wire next to the delta side of the house.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of wires down.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:22
Engine 16 for a wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, near Pilgrim Road and Winhurst Road, Channel 6. Engine 16 for wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, between Pilgrim and Winhurst Road, Channel 6, 1512.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1724 Roosevelt Cir.

The power company is on scene, assessing the electricity feed to the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command to dispatch, once Edison gets things taken care of and we can get back to work, we are gonna have Engine 4, Engine 16, Truck 4, and Medic 26 remain on the scene. All others can return. Cleanup is approved if needed. Okay, command, clear on Engine 4, 16, Truck 4, Medic 26.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
Command to dispatch, Edison's on the scene. We're checking the status, electricity feed to the house. Okay, command, 10-49.

Firefighters report improved smoke conditions, but the fire on the wall remains active. Efforts to extinguish continue.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:24
2nd man, how's division 1's delta side just forward of the side door? How's that wall looking now? Smoke conditions have improved. I don't think that fire is as active as it was, but it's not out yet. Okay, we'll keep on calling from in here.

Firefighters are coordinating with the power company to address the active line hindering access to the fire.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:23
Command to dispatch. Command, go ahead. Can Edison do anything with this remotely? There is active fire inside this delta wall that we can't get to because of this line. Okay, we'll see what we can find out for you. Okay, if not, we're going to have to take a chainsaw from the inside and go get it. 1534.

Firefighters have knocked down most of the fire and are working to extinguish remaining hotspots in hard-to-reach areas.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
33 Command, gas is off. Ready to touch. Command okay on the gas being off. Command and dispatch, it seems that we have knocked down most of the fire on the inside. Part of the structure we can't get to has an energized line near it. We're at a bit of a standstill at the moment. Okay, Command 1530. Crews, secondary means of egress. Alpha side. 10-4.

Firefighters are investigating smoke coming from the basement near the gas line access.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
123 to command, can we check the Alpha Bravo corner in the basement? I got smoke coming out of the access for the gas line that goes into the house.

Firefighters have taped off the area and are shutting off the gas supply.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:09
1528. 123 to 134. I've got the scene taped, and I'm shutting the gas off now. Okay.

Firefighters are checking the upper floors to ensure the fire hasn't spread beyond the initial area.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Attacking Serge, once you're finished with, uh, Serge and opening that delta wall, let's make sure we check upstairs on the delta wall also. We're on, Serge is on division 2. That Charlie side knee wall is all clear. We're checking on the other knee wall.

Additional fire units and medical personnel have arrived at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:18
Battalion 2 is on scene. Okay, Battalion 2, 1523 on scene. TP is asking where you would like him. I'll let him know when I get closer. Medic 25 on scene. 1523. Yeah, can you give us an update inside?

Firefighters confirm the fire is contained to one side of the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Engine 16 has a 360 completed. Just that line down on the Delta side, fire on the Delta side. Fire dispatch, Rescue 7. Rescue 7, go ahead and cancel.

Firefighters report an active power line sparking and causing a fire on the side of a house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Dispatch, do you have most crews showing en route? Engine 16, you're going to get Engine 4, Engine 17, which is en route, Engine 5, Truck 4, Medic 26, Medic 25, both en route, 134 and Battalion 2. 16, okay. Crews en route to 1724 Roosevelt Circle. We have a story and a half, single-family home, wood frame on a basement. I have a power line down on the delta side over some fencing. The power line is active and is sparking. The side of the house is on fire. Engine...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Just a lot of smoke and some flames on the exterior side of the house, but it does look like it is underneath the siding and burning up the side. We're going to open up those from inside because of the proximity to the electrical wire next to the delta side of the house.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of wires down.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:22
Engine 16 for a wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, near Pilgrim Road and Winhurst Road, Channel 6. Engine 16 for wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, between Pilgrim and Winhurst Road, Channel 6, 1512.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1724 Roosevelt Cir.

The power company is on scene, assessing the electricity feed to the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command to dispatch, once Edison gets things taken care of and we can get back to work, we are gonna have Engine 4, Engine 16, Truck 4, and Medic 26 remain on the scene. All others can return. Cleanup is approved if needed. Okay, command, clear on Engine 4, 16, Truck 4, Medic 26.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
Command to dispatch, Edison's on the scene. We're checking the status, electricity feed to the house. Okay, command, 10-49.

Firefighters report improved smoke conditions, but the fire on the wall remains active. Efforts to extinguish continue.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:24
2nd man, how's division 1's delta side just forward of the side door? How's that wall looking now? Smoke conditions have improved. I don't think that fire is as active as it was, but it's not out yet. Okay, we'll keep on calling from in here.

Firefighters are coordinating with the power company to address the active line hindering access to the fire.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:23
Command to dispatch. Command, go ahead. Can Edison do anything with this remotely? There is active fire inside this delta wall that we can't get to because of this line. Okay, we'll see what we can find out for you. Okay, if not, we're going to have to take a chainsaw from the inside and go get it. 1534.

Firefighters have knocked down most of the fire and are working to extinguish remaining hotspots in hard-to-reach areas.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
33 Command, gas is off. Ready to touch. Command okay on the gas being off. Command and dispatch, it seems that we have knocked down most of the fire on the inside. Part of the structure we can't get to has an energized line near it. We're at a bit of a standstill at the moment. Okay, Command 1530. Crews, secondary means of egress. Alpha side. 10-4.

Firefighters are investigating smoke coming from the basement near the gas line access.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
123 to command, can we check the Alpha Bravo corner in the basement? I got smoke coming out of the access for the gas line that goes into the house.

Firefighters have taped off the area and are shutting off the gas supply.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:09
1528. 123 to 134. I've got the scene taped, and I'm shutting the gas off now. Okay.

Firefighters are checking the upper floors to ensure the fire hasn't spread beyond the initial area.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Attacking Serge, once you're finished with, uh, Serge and opening that delta wall, let's make sure we check upstairs on the delta wall also. We're on, Serge is on division 2. That Charlie side knee wall is all clear. We're checking on the other knee wall.

Additional fire units and medical personnel have arrived at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:18
Battalion 2 is on scene. Okay, Battalion 2, 1523 on scene. TP is asking where you would like him. I'll let him know when I get closer. Medic 25 on scene. 1523. Yeah, can you give us an update inside?

Firefighters confirm the fire is contained to one side of the house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Engine 16 has a 360 completed. Just that line down on the Delta side, fire on the Delta side. Fire dispatch, Rescue 7. Rescue 7, go ahead and cancel.

Firefighters report an active power line sparking and causing a fire on the side of a house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Dispatch, do you have most crews showing en route? Engine 16, you're going to get Engine 4, Engine 17, which is en route, Engine 5, Truck 4, Medic 26, Medic 25, both en route, 134 and Battalion 2. 16, okay. Crews en route to 1724 Roosevelt Circle. We have a story and a half, single-family home, wood frame on a basement. I have a power line down on the delta side over some fencing. The power line is active and is sparking. The side of the house is on fire. Engine...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Just a lot of smoke and some flames on the exterior side of the house, but it does look like it is underneath the siding and burning up the side. We're going to open up those from inside because of the proximity to the electrical wire next to the delta side of the house.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of wires down.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:22
Engine 16 for a wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, near Pilgrim Road and Winhurst Road, Channel 6. Engine 16 for wires down, 1724 Roosevelt Circle, between Pilgrim and Winhurst Road, Channel 6, 1512.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1724 Roosevelt Cir.

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