Couch on Fire at Canterbury Apartments
3440 Olentangy River Rd
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Summary
- Firefighters are responding to an active fire on the 15th floor of Canterbury Apartments, a high-rise building in Columbus, Ohio. Multiple fire units and emergency responders are on the scene to assess and manage the situation.
Timeline
Red Cross assistance is requested for two adults affected by the fire.
Medical personnel have been canceled and are no longer needed at the scene.
Fire prevention personnel have been notified and are expected to contact command on the ground.
Fire prevention personnel are on scene to address the alarm issue.
Firefighters are beginning cleanup efforts, carrying debris down and requesting additional supplies.
All fire units have confirmed personnel accountability at the scene.
According to firefighters, the hallway is clear, and most crews are heading down, leaving only one team on the 15th floor.
Firefighters are coordinating with maintenance to reset a tripped breaker in the hallway.
Firefighters have requested the power company to assist at the scene.
Firefighters are addressing reports of smoke and using fans to clear it.
A fire investigator has arrived to assess the situation further.
According to firefighters, there's a smell of something burning as they continue their investigation.
Fire command has decided not to request gas and electric services at this time.
Two investigators are on their way to the scene to assess the situation further.
The fire is contained, and an investigator is being requested to the scene.
A public address system is announcing for residents to shelter in place due to smoke.
Residents on the 15th floor are advised to stay in their rooms due to smoke in the hallway.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are starting ventilation with a fan.
Firefighters are using extinguishers to control the couch fire and preparing to charge the fire system.
Firefighters are working to access the roof by opening a hatch on the 15th floor.
Firefighters report a small fire on a couch in room 15H and are working on ventilation.
A helicopter is requested to assist with the high-rise fire situation.
Additional medical personnel have arrived to assist at the high-rise fire.
Firefighters report a working fire in room 15H with heat and smoke, and are making entry.
Firefighters are investigating the situation, using the elevator in fire service mode.
Smoke is coming from room 15H, and the door is hot to the touch, according to the building manager.
Crews are checking room 15H for any signs of fire.
Firefighters report no visible smoke or fire after assessing the building.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene and are assessing the situation at the high-rise building.
An additional report indicates that there's an active fire on the 15th floor of the building.
Multiple fire units and emergency responders are en route to the reported fire at Canterbury Apartments.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at Canterbury Apartments.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3440 Olentangy River Rd.
Red Cross assistance is requested for two adults affected by the fire.
Medical personnel have been canceled and are no longer needed at the scene.
Fire prevention personnel have been notified and are expected to contact command on the ground.
Fire prevention personnel are on scene to address the alarm issue.
Firefighters are beginning cleanup efforts, carrying debris down and requesting additional supplies.
All fire units have confirmed personnel accountability at the scene.
According to firefighters, the hallway is clear, and most crews are heading down, leaving only one team on the 15th floor.
Firefighters are coordinating with maintenance to reset a tripped breaker in the hallway.
Firefighters have requested the power company to assist at the scene.
Firefighters are addressing reports of smoke and using fans to clear it.
A fire investigator has arrived to assess the situation further.
According to firefighters, there's a smell of something burning as they continue their investigation.
Fire command has decided not to request gas and electric services at this time.
Two investigators are on their way to the scene to assess the situation further.
The fire is contained, and an investigator is being requested to the scene.
A public address system is announcing for residents to shelter in place due to smoke.
Residents on the 15th floor are advised to stay in their rooms due to smoke in the hallway.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are starting ventilation with a fan.
Firefighters are using extinguishers to control the couch fire and preparing to charge the fire system.
Firefighters are working to access the roof by opening a hatch on the 15th floor.
Firefighters report a small fire on a couch in room 15H and are working on ventilation.
A helicopter is requested to assist with the high-rise fire situation.
Additional medical personnel have arrived to assist at the high-rise fire.
Firefighters report a working fire in room 15H with heat and smoke, and are making entry.
Firefighters are investigating the situation, using the elevator in fire service mode.
Smoke is coming from room 15H, and the door is hot to the touch, according to the building manager.
Crews are checking room 15H for any signs of fire.
Firefighters report no visible smoke or fire after assessing the building.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene and are assessing the situation at the high-rise building.
An additional report indicates that there's an active fire on the 15th floor of the building.
Multiple fire units and emergency responders are en route to the reported fire at Canterbury Apartments.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at Canterbury Apartments.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3440 Olentangy River Rd.
Red Cross assistance is requested for two adults affected by the fire.
Medical personnel have been canceled and are no longer needed at the scene.
Fire prevention personnel have been notified and are expected to contact command on the ground.
Fire prevention personnel are on scene to address the alarm issue.
Firefighters are beginning cleanup efforts, carrying debris down and requesting additional supplies.
All fire units have confirmed personnel accountability at the scene.
According to firefighters, the hallway is clear, and most crews are heading down, leaving only one team on the 15th floor.
Firefighters are coordinating with maintenance to reset a tripped breaker in the hallway.
Firefighters have requested the power company to assist at the scene.
Firefighters are addressing reports of smoke and using fans to clear it.
A fire investigator has arrived to assess the situation further.
According to firefighters, there's a smell of something burning as they continue their investigation.
Fire command has decided not to request gas and electric services at this time.
Two investigators are on their way to the scene to assess the situation further.
The fire is contained, and an investigator is being requested to the scene.
A public address system is announcing for residents to shelter in place due to smoke.
Residents on the 15th floor are advised to stay in their rooms due to smoke in the hallway.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are starting ventilation with a fan.
Firefighters are using extinguishers to control the couch fire and preparing to charge the fire system.
Firefighters are working to access the roof by opening a hatch on the 15th floor.
Firefighters report a small fire on a couch in room 15H and are working on ventilation.
A helicopter is requested to assist with the high-rise fire situation.
Additional medical personnel have arrived to assist at the high-rise fire.
Firefighters report a working fire in room 15H with heat and smoke, and are making entry.
Firefighters are investigating the situation, using the elevator in fire service mode.
Smoke is coming from room 15H, and the door is hot to the touch, according to the building manager.
Crews are checking room 15H for any signs of fire.
Firefighters report no visible smoke or fire after assessing the building.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene and are assessing the situation at the high-rise building.
An additional report indicates that there's an active fire on the 15th floor of the building.
Multiple fire units and emergency responders are en route to the reported fire at Canterbury Apartments.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at Canterbury Apartments.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3440 Olentangy River Rd.
Red Cross assistance is requested for two adults affected by the fire.
Medical personnel have been canceled and are no longer needed at the scene.
Fire prevention personnel have been notified and are expected to contact command on the ground.
Fire prevention personnel are on scene to address the alarm issue.
Firefighters are beginning cleanup efforts, carrying debris down and requesting additional supplies.
All fire units have confirmed personnel accountability at the scene.
According to firefighters, the hallway is clear, and most crews are heading down, leaving only one team on the 15th floor.
Firefighters are coordinating with maintenance to reset a tripped breaker in the hallway.
Firefighters have requested the power company to assist at the scene.
Firefighters are addressing reports of smoke and using fans to clear it.
A fire investigator has arrived to assess the situation further.
According to firefighters, there's a smell of something burning as they continue their investigation.
Fire command has decided not to request gas and electric services at this time.
Two investigators are on their way to the scene to assess the situation further.
The fire is contained, and an investigator is being requested to the scene.
A public address system is announcing for residents to shelter in place due to smoke.
Residents on the 15th floor are advised to stay in their rooms due to smoke in the hallway.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are starting ventilation with a fan.
Firefighters are using extinguishers to control the couch fire and preparing to charge the fire system.
Firefighters are working to access the roof by opening a hatch on the 15th floor.
Firefighters report a small fire on a couch in room 15H and are working on ventilation.
A helicopter is requested to assist with the high-rise fire situation.
Additional medical personnel have arrived to assist at the high-rise fire.
Firefighters report a working fire in room 15H with heat and smoke, and are making entry.
Firefighters are investigating the situation, using the elevator in fire service mode.
Smoke is coming from room 15H, and the door is hot to the touch, according to the building manager.
Crews are checking room 15H for any signs of fire.
Firefighters report no visible smoke or fire after assessing the building.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene and are assessing the situation at the high-rise building.
An additional report indicates that there's an active fire on the 15th floor of the building.
Multiple fire units and emergency responders are en route to the reported fire at Canterbury Apartments.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at Canterbury Apartments.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3440 Olentangy River Rd.
Red Cross assistance is requested for two adults affected by the fire.
Medical personnel have been canceled and are no longer needed at the scene.
Fire prevention personnel have been notified and are expected to contact command on the ground.
Fire prevention personnel are on scene to address the alarm issue.
Firefighters are beginning cleanup efforts, carrying debris down and requesting additional supplies.
All fire units have confirmed personnel accountability at the scene.
According to firefighters, the hallway is clear, and most crews are heading down, leaving only one team on the 15th floor.
Firefighters are coordinating with maintenance to reset a tripped breaker in the hallway.
Firefighters have requested the power company to assist at the scene.
Firefighters are addressing reports of smoke and using fans to clear it.
A fire investigator has arrived to assess the situation further.
According to firefighters, there's a smell of something burning as they continue their investigation.
Fire command has decided not to request gas and electric services at this time.
Two investigators are on their way to the scene to assess the situation further.
The fire is contained, and an investigator is being requested to the scene.
A public address system is announcing for residents to shelter in place due to smoke.
Residents on the 15th floor are advised to stay in their rooms due to smoke in the hallway.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are starting ventilation with a fan.
Firefighters are using extinguishers to control the couch fire and preparing to charge the fire system.
Firefighters are working to access the roof by opening a hatch on the 15th floor.
Firefighters report a small fire on a couch in room 15H and are working on ventilation.
A helicopter is requested to assist with the high-rise fire situation.
Additional medical personnel have arrived to assist at the high-rise fire.
Firefighters report a working fire in room 15H with heat and smoke, and are making entry.
Firefighters are investigating the situation, using the elevator in fire service mode.
Smoke is coming from room 15H, and the door is hot to the touch, according to the building manager.
Crews are checking room 15H for any signs of fire.
Firefighters report no visible smoke or fire after assessing the building.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene and are assessing the situation at the high-rise building.
An additional report indicates that there's an active fire on the 15th floor of the building.
Multiple fire units and emergency responders are en route to the reported fire at Canterbury Apartments.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at Canterbury Apartments.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3440 Olentangy River Rd.
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I have eyes on the situation from the 9th floor of Riverside. No smoke seen from here.
Anyone know what’s going on? Which Floor? Hopefully just another cooking mishap.
@IdentifiesAsPlayDoh 2 stations responding so far. I’m at High & N Broadway. Can’t see any smoke yet but there’s trees.
Usual suspects ⚪️
Smokers?
Someone fell asleep smoking
@ColumbusUser194585006 wow
I have eyes on the situation from the 9th floor of Riverside. No smoke seen from here.
Anyone know what’s going on? Which Floor? Hopefully just another cooking mishap.
@IdentifiesAsPlayDoh 2 stations responding so far. I’m at High & N Broadway. Can’t see any smoke yet but there’s trees.
Usual suspects ⚪️
Smokers?
Someone fell asleep smoking
@ColumbusUser194585006 wow
I have eyes on the situation from the 9th floor of Riverside. No smoke seen from here.
Anyone know what’s going on? Which Floor? Hopefully just another cooking mishap.
@IdentifiesAsPlayDoh 2 stations responding so far. I’m at High & N Broadway. Can’t see any smoke yet but there’s trees.
Usual suspects ⚪️
Smokers?
Someone fell asleep smoking
@ColumbusUser194585006 wow
I have eyes on the situation from the 9th floor of Riverside. No smoke seen from here.
Anyone know what’s going on? Which Floor? Hopefully just another cooking mishap.
@IdentifiesAsPlayDoh 2 stations responding so far. I’m at High & N Broadway. Can’t see any smoke yet but there’s trees.
Usual suspects ⚪️
Smokers?
Someone fell asleep smoking
@ColumbusUser194585006 wow
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I have eyes on the situation from the 9th floor of Riverside. No smoke seen from here.
Anyone know what’s going on? Which Floor? Hopefully just another cooking mishap.
@IdentifiesAsPlayDoh 2 stations responding so far. I’m at High & N Broadway. Can’t see any smoke yet but there’s trees.
Usual suspects ⚪️
Smokers?
Someone fell asleep smoking
@ColumbusUser194585006 wow