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Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-family flat in Detroit, conducting a primary search that found no occupants. Additional units were called to assist in controlling the blaze.

Wall Unstable After Fire in Two-Family Flat Spread to Another Unit

Engine 40 to Chief 5, how does the Bravo house look from the outside now?

 We're washing down the attic, did we get that fire?

 Yeah, that's looking better. The smoke I was seeing dissipated.

Engine 40 to Chief 5, how does the Bravo house look from the outside now? We're washing down the attic, did we get that fire? Yeah, that's looking better. The smoke I was seeing dissipated. Engine received.

Firefighters report the attic fire is under control, with smoke dissipating.

Chief 5 to Ladder 17, how you looking there?

 Looking good in this house, Chief. We'll be coming out in a minute. We're going to go right back in the attic one more time to watch it down for good measure. We'll be coming out.

 Sounds good. As they're coming out, they can go strip down their gear. We're not putting anybody in the first dwelling at all. We'll have them pick up line and we're going to down size the engine and truck on the first dwelling.

Chief 5 to Ladder 17, how you looking there? Looking good in this house, Chief. We'll be coming out in a minute. We're going to go right back in the attic one more time to watch it down for good measure. We'll be coming out. Sounds good. As they're coming out, they can go strip down their gear. We're not putting anybody in the first dwelling at all. We'll have them pick up line and we're going to down size the engine and truck on the first dwelling. Message received, Chief.

Firefighters are finishing up in the attic and preparing to downsize operations at the first dwelling.

G5 to Ladder 17, you do have some, a little bit of fire in the E. You can see it on the outside.

 I'm right here in this window, yeah, we can see it.

 We're just waiting on them to bring us from down, and then we're going to open up this roof.

G5 to Ladder 17, you do have some, a little bit of fire in the E. You can see it on the outside. At C D Corner, Charlie Delta Corner. Received. I'm right here in this window, yeah, we can see it. We're just waiting on them to bring us from down, and then we're going to open up this roof.

Firefighters have identified a small fire on the exterior and are preparing to open the roof for better access.

Any firefighters with a pipe hole in the first house, please report to the second floor rear.

 Second floor rear, we need to open up this back porch ceiling.

Any firefighters with a pipe hole in the first house, please report to the second floor rear. Second floor rear, we need to open up this back porch ceiling.

Firefighters are working to open the back porch ceiling on the second floor of the first house.

Ladder 17 to IC, make sure nobody walks in between these houses on the Bravo side.

 I see this wall shaking right now, so it's going to come down.

Ladder 17 to IC, make sure nobody walks in between these houses on the Bravo side. I see this wall shaking right now, so it's going to come down. That's received.

Firefighters caution that a wall on one side is unstable and may collapse.

25 central, I have an address of 1674 with the original fire.

25 central, I have an address of 1674 with the original fire. 1674 Burlingame, the original address.

Firefighters have provided an updated address of the residence where the fire broke out before spreading to another unit.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1674 Burlingame St.

Ladder 17 to IC, if there's any crew outside, can you have them check the basement of this first house?

 Well, the second house, actually. The basement of the second house. Nobody's been in the basement yet.

 We're still in the attic on the second floor.

 Yeah, message received. I'll get somebody over there.

 Ladder 17, Squad 5 is going to check the basement for you.

Ladder 17 to IC, if there's any crew outside, can you have them check the basement of this first house? Well, the second house, actually. The basement of the second house. Nobody's been in the basement yet. We're still in the attic on the second floor. Yeah, message received. I'll get somebody over there. Ladder 17, Squad 5 is going to check the basement for you. Appreciate that, Squad 5.

A crew is now checking the basement of the second house for any fire activity.

Ladder 17, the RD in the rear of the first house. We're in the room, taking what we can keep, and we still see flame on the outside of that porch.

 The Charlie Delta corner is looking better on the second floor. That's where you had fire coming out of that last window and the eaves. That's looking a little better. I'm at your porch now.

 Alright, that's where we're working at now.

 Looks like you're also getting it in that porch. Still a lot of embers flying, but they're...

Ladder 17, the RD in the rear of the first house. We're in the room, taking what we can keep, and we still see flame on the outside of that porch. Give me a minute to walk back there. The Charlie Delta corner is looking better on the second floor. That's where you had fire coming out of that last window and the eaves. That's looking a little better. I'm at your porch now. Alright, that's where we're working at now. Looks like you're also getting it in that porch. Still a lot of embers flying, but they're...

Firefighters report progress in controlling flames on the porch, with fewer embers visible now.

G5 to the bucket. We've got guys working down here on the Alpha Delta corner. Be careful on this side.

G5 to the bucket. We've got guys working down here on the Alpha Delta corner. Be careful on this side. Message received.

T5 central, fire is under control, both dwellings, holding all companies.

 T5 reporting fire under control, holding all companies, both dwellings.

T5 central, fire is under control, both dwellings, holding all companies. T5 reporting fire under control, holding all companies, both dwellings.

Fire is now under control in both units, according to crews on the scene.

 Yeah, they're in the attic, Chief. There's no line on the second floor.

 From the second floor, I don't see anything on that porch. You still got flame and other stuff?

 Alright, I'm looking good. We might need some guys to get some work and open this wall up.

 Ladder 17, this is Squad 5. You need that second line upstairs?

 Hold tight, momentarily. I'm about to check right now.

CEO, officer of Ladder 17. Go ahead. You guys do have a line up, right? Yeah, they're in the attic, Chief. There's no line on the second floor. From the second floor, I don't see anything on that porch. You still got flame and other stuff? Corner, on the second floor. Alright, I'm looking good. We might need some guys to get some work and open this wall up. Ladder 17, this is Squad 5. You need that second line upstairs? Hold tight, momentarily. I'm about to check right now.

Firefighters are working to access the attic and may need to open a wall on the second floor.

Another firefighting squad has arrived to assist with the fire.

B5 to Bucket. Received, Bucket. Yeah, I'll make sure you're on the same channel. Yeah, as soon as you get water, hit that B-side house roof and then concentrate on the B-side of this dwelling going throughout.

B5 to Bucket. Received, Bucket. Yeah, I'll make sure you're on the same channel. Yeah, as soon as you get water, hit that B-side house roof and then concentrate on the B-side of this dwelling going throughout. Gotcha, Chief.

It should be on the freeway. MFP reported the accident.

 Alright, central, we are on 75 southbound, just south of 7 Mile to Gating.

 It's got to be northbound, per the ticket, northbound, 5377 Mile.

 Chief 5 to Engine 35, send us water when you can.

 On fire scene 5, I'm not getting a response.

It should be on the freeway. MFP reported the accident. Alright, central, we are on 75 southbound, just south of 7 Mile to Gating. It's got to be northbound, per the ticket, northbound, 5377 Mile. Central 44 says it. Chief 5 to Engine 35, send us water when you can. Chief 5, go to fire scene 5. On fire scene 5, I'm not getting a response.

Chief, we're going to hold on one second, get in the water so the truck can get by the engine here.

Chief, we're going to hold on one second, get in the water so the truck can get by the engine here. That's received, make it quick.

35 to 35, we're ready when you are. Let me know when you can send water.

Firefighters are preparing to send water to one side of the building to control the fire.

Ladder 17, IC, primary search on the first floor, on the second, dwelling, clear. Negative.

Firefighters report the primary search of the building is clear with no occupants found.

 Engine 35 on the scene. Engine 42, you're doing a box alarm. 1669 Burlingame.

 All companies on the box alarm for the fire, scene 5.

Engine 35's on scene. Engine 35 on the scene. Engine 42, you're doing a box alarm. 1669 Burlingame. Make room for the truck. All companies on the box alarm for the fire, scene 5. Engine 42 en route. Engine 42 en route.

Additional units are on their way to assist.

Central 39, stretching on a two-flag going throughout.

 Engine 39, stretching on a two-family flag going throughout. All companies use fire, scene 5.

 Chief 5 Central, send an extra company for manpower.

 Chief 5 requesting an extra company for manpower. Box alarm, Engine 42, 1669 Burlingame. 1669 Burlingame, between Woodrow Wilson and Rosa Park.

Central 39, stretching on a two-flag going throughout. Engine 39, stretching on a two-family flag going throughout. All companies use fire, scene 5. Chief 5 Central, send an extra company for manpower. Chief 5 requesting an extra company for manpower. Box alarm, Engine 42, 1669 Burlingame. 1669 Burlingame, between Woodrow Wilson and Rosa Park.

Firefighters on scene report a fire in a two-family flat. An additional unit has been requested for assistance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1669 Burlingame St.

Wall Unstable After Fire in Two-Family Flat Spread to Another Unit

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