Name: Heavy Fire in Attic After Fence Fire Spread to Single-Story Duplex Building video
Uploaded: 2026-09-07T09:43:01.000Z
Description: Firefighters in Sacramento responded to a commercial vehicle fire that spread to two fences and threatened a nearby structure. Downed power lines in the area added to the hazards as crews worked to contain the blaze.

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Firefighters in Sacramento responded to a commercial vehicle fire that spread to two fences and threatened a nearby structure. Downed power lines in the area added to the hazards as crews worked to contain the blaze.

Heavy Fire in Attic After Fence Fire Spread to Single-Story Duplex Building

Confirming, Engine 13, shut the water down.

Confirming, Engine 13, shut the water down. Affirmative.

Firefighters have shut down the water supply as they gain control over the fire.

BJ, they're going to line in a new hole in the roof.

 They should have this thing wrapped up here in about four minutes.

BJ, they're going to line in a new hole in the roof. They should have this thing wrapped up here in about four minutes. Okay, thanks.

Firefighters are lining a new hole in the roof and expect to have the fire under control shortly.

We've, BJ, we've reunited the dog with its owner. Dog looks fine.

We've, BJ, we've reunited the dog with its owner. Dog looks fine. Perfect, thanks.

A dog has been safely reunited with its owner and appears unharmed.

Hey, Paul, it's BJ. Are we cutting on the roof some more?

 Yeah, because of the roof over, they're trying to make, they're figuring out a way to make

Hey, Paul, it's BJ. Are we cutting on the roof some more? Yeah, because of the roof over, they're trying to make, they're figuring out a way to make to basically the Charlie Delta

smoke or the electrical lines in the shed and where it kind of started the most.

 So they're trying to make access because there's probably a roof over in there,

 and so that's why they decided to cut it up.

smoke or the electrical lines in the shed and where it kind of started the most. So they're trying to make access because there's probably a roof over in there, and so that's why they decided to cut it up.

Firefighters are cutting through the roof to access and control remaining fire areas.

both of the duplex. Affirm. Copy, thanks. North Park 6, knock down on the attic.

Firefighters report the attic fire has been knocked down in the duplex.

Command, Truck 16. Secondary checks clear. We haven't found any dogs at the bystander's, what are you looking for?

 Oh, copy. Haven't heard about a dog. So, secondary's clear.

Command, Truck 16. Secondary checks clear. We haven't found any dogs at the bystander's, what are you looking for? Oh, copy. Haven't heard about a dog. So, secondary's clear.

Firefighters confirm secondary checks are clear, with no pets found in the affected area.

There's a roof over on this. We're trying to get to the...

Firefighters are working to access areas obstructed by the roof to control the fire.

Cars dispatch, 15th Avenue command, you start, uh, SMUD, uh, PG&E and SMUD's on scene.

Cars dispatch, 15th Avenue command, you start, uh, SMUD, uh, PG&E and SMUD's on scene. Copy, you're on PG&E, SMUD on scene.

Utility crews are now on scene to address electrical issues.

 They're just trying to get to some hard spots to get to.

 They got plywood in the Charlieside unit.

BJ, they got a really good knockdown. They're just trying to get to some hard spots to get to. They got plywood in the Charlieside unit.

Firefighters have made significant progress but are working to access difficult areas obstructed by plywood.

Command, Engine 12, the power line is broken off at the weatherhead.

 There's no power in either of the units.

Command, Engine 12, the power line is broken off at the weatherhead. There's no power in either of the units.

Firefighters confirm the power line is broken, leaving both duplex units without electricity.

Engine 56, can you work on security and electrical?

 Command, check 5. The electrical on the duplex cannot be secured. The drop line's been compromised.

Affirm, 56 on it. Command, check 5. The electrical on the duplex cannot be secured. The drop line's been compromised.

Firefighters report the electrical line to the duplex is compromised and cannot be secured.

15th Ave command, you can start an investigator. 15th Ave command, requesting an investigator.

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

Truck 16, I'll check on utilities and just get in where we're heading.

 Yeah, perfect. We got our gas secured. We haven't heard electrical yet.

Truck 16, I'll check on utilities and just get in where we're heading. Yeah, perfect. We got our gas secured. We haven't heard electrical yet.

Firefighters are coordinating with utility crews to address electrical concerns. Gas has already been secured.

 Truck 5, command, are you working on primary of the Alpha unit?

 Command, Truck 5, Alpha unit, primary clear. We're supporting one on the Charlie unit with Truck 6.

 Alright, copy that. Primary's clear on both units of the duplex. For all companies on the unit, this is a duplex on 16th Ave with an Alpha in it.

Charlie units to your units to get in. That's copy. Truck 5, command, are you working on primary of the Alpha unit? Command, Truck 5, Alpha unit, primary clear. We're supporting one on the Charlie unit with Truck 6. Alright, copy that. Primary's clear on both units of the duplex. For all companies on the unit, this is a duplex on 16th Ave with an Alpha in it. 10-4.

Firefighters confirm both units of the duplex on 16th Avenue are clear of occupants.

 We're doing good right now with the units we have.

 And correction, it is just a story duplex.

 It's got, it's 16th side, the alpha side's got an alpha.

 The Charlie unit is where they attacked from the alley.

 They attacked from the 16th street side.

 It looks like they got a good knock on it now.

BJ, you there? Yeah, go ahead. We're doing good right now with the units we have. And correction, it is just a story duplex. It's got, it's 16th side, the alpha side's got an alpha. They have a Charlie unit. The Charlie unit is where they attacked from the alley. Command, 561, read. They attacked from the 16th street side. It looks like they got a good knock on it now. There's some stuff in the yard. It's still putting out.

Firefighters confirm the structure is a duplex, and have made significant progress in controlling the fire.

 You got four units on the 16th side, the Alpha side, on the Bravo side.

It's a single-story apartment unit. You got four units on the 16th side, the Alpha side, on the Bravo side.

Firefighters confirm the affected structure is a single-story apartment with four units.

Alright, copy that. We got, um, fire through the roof, so fire's coming from somewhere in there.

Alright, copy that. We got, um, fire through the roof, so fire's coming from somewhere in there. Command truck 6.

Main 20, there's heavy fire in the attic. We have a line going up in the cover hole right now.

 I copy that, and that was primary clear in the Charlie unit?

 Command Engine 4, we're getting water on the attic fire now, and gas is secured.

 Alright, gas secured, water in the attic.

Main 20, there's heavy fire in the attic. We have a line going up in the cover hole right now. I copy that, and that was primary clear in the Charlie unit? Command Engine 4, we're getting water on the attic fire now, and gas is secured. Alright, gas secured, water in the attic.

Firefighters report heavy fire in the attic, but water is now being applied. Gas has been secured.

The Bravo unit of the duplex is ripping for good.

 They've cut a good hole without water on the inside right now, and it's blowing up the roof right now.

 Alright, copy that. I got two and one coming also. Do we need more than that?

The Bravo unit of the duplex is ripping for good. They've cut a good hole without water on the inside right now, and it's blowing up the roof right now. Alright, copy that. I got two and one coming also. Do we need more than that?

Command, Engine 6. I've made it inside the house. It doesn't appear to be active fire inside the house. We're still checking for fire in the attic. We definitely had fire along the eaves.

Firefighters report no active fire inside the house but are checking the attic for any fire presence.

Engine 56, Engine 5, Truck 16, structure fire, District 12, 2132 15th Avenue.

 Engine 56, Engine 5, Truck 16, Operations B6.

Engine 56, Engine 5, Truck 16, structure fire, District 12, 2132 15th Avenue. Engine 56, Engine 5, Truck 16, Operations B6.

Additional units are being dispatched to the scene for further assistance.

Truck 5 will be splitting to support. Give you a priority search.

Command Truck 5, we've made access over off of 16th Avenue.

Firefighters have gained access to the house and are conducting a search to ensure no one is trapped.

We're on 16th Ave, 2133. We got smoke coming from the roof. Truck 6 will be splitting.

 Alright, copy that. 133. All units, we're going to name 2133 16th Ave will be our alpha side of this incident.

We're on 16th Ave, 2133. We got smoke coming from the roof. Truck 6 will be splitting. Alright, copy that. 133. All units, we're going to name 2133 16th Ave will be our alpha side of this incident.

Firefighters report smoke coming from the roof of the affected house.

To avoid 22nd Street, we got that blocked, so get to 16th Ave, I'm off 23rd.

Firefighters have blocked 22nd Street to manage the fire response effectively.

Alright, you guys are trying to get over to 16th Ave now?

 Truck 5 is going to respot to the alley side.

Alright, you guys are trying to get over to 16th Ave now? Truck 5 is going to respot to the alley side.

Alright, copy that. Are you going to be able to access, um, getting that structure from the alley?

 We should be able to, but it's a little bit unclear at the moment. I'll give you an update in a second.

 Alright, copy. Yeah, let me know where we want the next two engine.

 We've heard the update from Engine 6. We're going to respot to the other side. 2132 15th Ave.

 Could you line up to the Charlie side just to protect their structure?

Alright, copy that. Are you going to be able to access, um, getting that structure from the alley? We should be able to, but it's a little bit unclear at the moment. I'll give you an update in a second. Alright, copy. Yeah, let me know where we want the next two engine. We've heard the update from Engine 6. We're going to respot to the other side. 2132 15th Ave. Could you line up to the Charlie side just to protect their structure?

Firefighters are repositioning units to better access the structure from the alley on 16th Ave.

16th Ave, south, you can see if there's a structure involved.

 Yeah, Battalion 2, Engine 6, the structure is involved.

 It looks like fire from eaves on this house.

 Alright, on 16th Ave, right, to the south of you.

 So, Command, Engine 6, we're going to be trying to catch a water fly back behind us.

16th Ave, south, you can see if there's a structure involved. Yeah, Battalion 2, Engine 6, the structure is involved. It looks like fire from eaves on this house. Alright, on 16th Ave, right, to the south of you. So, Command, Engine 6, we're going to be trying to catch a water fly back behind us. If we've got another...

Firefighters confirm the fire has spread to a house on 16th Ave, with flames visible from the eaves.

Engine 6 arrived. We'll be taking additional fire attack from the out on the west, west of Engine 12.

 Alright, copy that. Be advised, there's one...

Engine 6 arrived. We'll be taking additional fire attack from the out on the west, west of Engine 12. Alright, copy that. Be advised, there's one...

An additional unit is assisting with the fire attack from the west side.

Command in Truck 5. This is only extending to the fence over to the 15th Ave side from our position. It's involving the pole. No electrical is involved on this side of the incident.

Firefighters confirm the fire is extending to a fence near 15th Ave, but no electrical involvement there.

15th Ave command. Battalion 2 is on scene, 15th Ave command. Alright, Battalion 2 is on scene, I got command. Truck 5, you're coming from 15th Ave, right? Affirm, Chief, we're making it back to the Charlie side. Alright, be advised, we got wires down the alley.

Operation Z6. 10-4, copy. We have three 952s pending in the area of District 4A, Sutterville, and 21st. We also have reports of a car fire in the same area. Confirm we get to the code 4 of those calls.

The area of District 4A, Thudderville and 21st. We also have reports of a car fire in the same area.

Additional 911 reports indicate a car fire nearby on 21st Street.

 You also start SMUD for wires down, expedited.

Balancing to a structure. Copy, balancing to a structure. You also start SMUD for wires down, expedited.

Firefighters have requested utility crews for downed power lines.

Alright, copy that. Battalion 2, Engine 12. Also, we have a couple of power lines down already. We'll need to, it's just a dangerous spot in the alley. It's right, we have multiple lines under.

Firefighters report downed power lines in the area, creating a hazardous situation.

Not yet, Chief. Let us just get down there. We're pulling a line right now. We just want to make sure it's not into the structure. I'll tell you in 10 seconds.

Not yet, Chief. Let us just get down there. We're pulling a line right now. We just want to make sure it's not into the structure. I'll tell you in 10 seconds. Copy.

Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby structure.

Engine 12, we have two fences on fire. This is going to be in the alley we're taking for attack right now.

 Hey, Battalion 2, start us a second engine. We're on a hydrant, but just in case, this is right up against the structure.

 Alright, copy that. Just an engine or should I mount to a structure?

Engine 12, we have two fences on fire. This is going to be in the alley we're taking for attack right now. Hey, Battalion 2, start us a second engine. We're on a hydrant, but just in case, this is right up against the structure. Alright, copy that. Just an engine or should I mount to a structure?

Firefighters report two fences on fire near a structure and have requested a second unit for support.

PC2, Engine 12, Truck 5, commercial vehicle fire, District 12, 2132 15th Avenue, PC2, Engine 12, Truck 5, Operations B6.

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

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2132 15th Ave.

Heavy Fire in Attic After Fence Fire Spread to Single-Story Duplex Building

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