Name: Second Alarm Transmitted for Two-Story Apartment Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-09-26T11:56:03.000Z
Description: Firefighters are battling a significant fire in a two-story apartment building in Sacramento, with heavy flames visible through the roof. A second alarm has been issued to call in additional units, and crews are searching for any injured or trapped individuals.

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Firefighters are battling a significant fire in a two-story apartment building in Sacramento, with heavy flames visible through the roof. A second alarm has been issued to call in additional units, and crews are searching for any injured or trapped individuals.

Second Alarm Transmitted for Two-Story Apartment Fire

Units on Bravo 7, on Division Charlie, we're going to do a tailboard, 8 minutes at the command post.

 Just company officers, tailboard, 8 minutes at the command post.

Units on Bravo 7, on Division Charlie, we're going to do a tailboard, 8 minutes at the command post. Just company officers, tailboard, 8 minutes at the command post.

Firefighters are holding a briefing at the command post to coordinate ongoing efforts.

Charlie, be fine with the tailboard. We still have crews working, but it's all overhaul.

 Yeah, Alpha's fine. I've got no work on the Alpha at all on the product.

 Alright, copy. If you could let your guys know, we'll do a tailboard in 10 minutes.

Charlie, be fine with the tailboard. We still have crews working, but it's all overhaul. Copy. Alpha. Yeah, Alpha's fine. I've got no work on the Alpha at all on the product. Alright, copy. If you could let your guys know, we'll do a tailboard in 10 minutes. Charlie, copy. Alpha, copy.

Firefighters are now in the overhaul phase, ensuring all hotspots are addressed.

 So I got eyes on that structural floor issue.

 They just cut out a channel because they're doing work in it.

Command, Division Alpha. Go ahead, Alpha. So I got eyes on that structural floor issue. They just cut out a channel because they're doing work in it. It's not a structural problem. There's just some gaps in the sheeting. Command copies.

Firefighters confirm there is structural floor issue due to gaps in the sheeting, not a structural problem.

Truck 5, Charlie, Truck 2 is going to handle that secondary on the first floor.

 Truck 5, copy. We're in a holding pattern.

Truck 5, Charlie, Truck 2 is going to handle that secondary on the first floor. Truck 5, copy. We're in a holding pattern.

Secondary on the second floor. I'm going to send guys to do a secondary on the first if we haven't done it.

Secondary on the second floor. I'm going to send guys to do a secondary on the first if we haven't done it. Copy. Thank you.

All units in Division Alpha, air unit is here if you need to get bottled.

Firefighters are doing a thorough search of the building for any trapped occupants or any hotspots.

Fire dispatch 3 command. Fire dispatch. Have a knockdown on the fire. Knockdown.

Firefighters have achieved a knockdown on the fire, indicating progress in controlling it.

Confirming you're on the second floor, and if you're going to repeat what you were stating, add some feedback.

 Yeah, we're on the second floor, in the attic, in the hallway.

 Just confirming we don't have any fire from the exterior.

Confirming you're on the second floor, and if you're going to repeat what you were stating, add some feedback. Yeah, we're on the second floor, in the attic, in the hallway. We can't see any fire. Just confirming we don't have any fire from the exterior.

Firefighters report no visible fire from the exterior while checking the attic and hallway on the second floor.

Medic. Division Charlie copies. Yeah, they've got a knock, but there is still active fire. Division Charlie, Division Alpha, it looks like all the smoke, everything's on your side, so I don't have a good visual. You need any assistance from the Alpha? Negative, crews are working on it. Copy that. They're talking about getting a fan started here. Do you need to hold off? Negative on the fan. Division Alpha, just have a command show your...

Medic. Division Charlie copies. Yeah, they've got a knock, but there is still active fire. Division Charlie, Division Alpha, it looks like all the smoke, everything's on your side, so I don't have a good visual. You need any assistance from the Alpha? Negative, crews are working on it. Copy that. They're talking about getting a fan started here. Do you need to hold off? Negative on the fan. Division Alpha, just have a command show your... Fire...

Firefighters report the fire is still active, but crews are working to control it without using a fan.

 Got a knockout in the attic. They have pretty good smoke coming out.

we got a knockout in the attic. Got a knockout in the attic. They have pretty good smoke coming out.

Firefighters report significant smoke coming from the attic as they work to control the fire.

Yeah, other than the smoke, it looks like you got a good knockdown on the second floor.

 We're hitting the attic right now. There's still heavy fire in the attic from the second floor.

 Got that, heavy fire in the attic on the second floor. Do you need another line?

 It's just myself with the alarm. If we could have someone work from the outside, this would be the best spot.

Yeah, other than the smoke, it looks like you got a good knockdown on the second floor. What are your needs up there? We're hitting the attic right now. There's still heavy fire in the attic from the second floor. Got that, heavy fire in the attic on the second floor. Do you need another line? How many lines you got up there? It's just myself with the alarm. If we could have someone work from the outside, this would be the best spot. Check, check, check. We got line now.

Firefighters are addressing heavy fire in the attic and coordinating efforts to control it from outside.

All units on the Charlie side, we're going to switch to Bravo 7.

 Command Engine 4, you'll have Squad 4 and Division, Bravo 7 too.

 Command Truck 6, primary clear, second floor, fire alarm.

All units on the Charlie side, we're going to switch to Bravo 7. That's A1, Engine 4, Truck 2, Truck 5. Go to Bravo 7, you're with B2. Command Engine 4, you'll have Squad 4 and Division, Bravo 7 too. Copy, Squad 4, move to 7, thanks. Command Truck 6, primary clear, second floor, fire alarm.

Alright, Kyle, you're division Charlie, I'm going to give you Bravo 7.

 Division Alpha, you're going to be on Bravo 6.

Alright, Kyle, you're division Charlie, I'm going to give you Bravo 7. Copy that. Division Alpha, you're going to be on Bravo 6. Copy that.

Firefighters have cleared the second floor, confirming no one is trapped. Operations continue to control the fire.

 Command, Engine 2, we got fire on the second floor.

 I need a truck up here to get a primary.

We have truck 6. Command, Engine 2, we got fire on the second floor. We're getting water on it now. I need a truck up here to get a primary.

I'm going to send you 20 to the second floor, entering on the alpha side.

Firefighters are applying water to the fire on the second floor and conducting a primary search.

Engine 41 and Engine 43, copy, both responding for the mutual aid request. 2721 T, as in Tom Street, cross of 27th Street. Stack fire is working a second alarm apartment fire. Staging will be at 28th and T. Operations on Bravo 6. Battalion 1 has T Street command.

So, Division Charlie should have Engine 4, Engine 5.

 Engine 2, driver, we're going to secondary.

So, Division Charlie should have Engine 4, Engine 5. Engine 6, driver, and truck 2. Copy, I have Engine 1 and Engine 4. Engine 2, driver, we're going to secondary.

Additional fire units are responding to assist with the apartment fire. Staging is set nearby.

We are on the roof. We are just opening up everywhere we can, trying to move.

Truck 5, command. Truck 5. What's your current assignment?

Firefighters are on the roof, working to ventilate and control the fire.

Command, Engine 4, we'll need a truck back here for forceful entry. We have a board up on the stairwell.

 Copy that. Truck 6, your assignment currently?

 We're going to haul in two out, two down, primary fire building.

Command, Engine 4, we'll need a truck back here for forceful entry. We have a board up on the stairwell. Copy that. Truck 6, your assignment currently? We're going to haul in two out, two down, primary fire building. Copy, 2 Command.

Firefighters are working to force entry into the building due to a blocked stairwell.

Truck 5, we're on scene. We're all out. We're going to open it up.

 All units, this is also a previous fire. There is no roof on the side. We've had previous burns burn all the way through. Have caution on the roof.

Truck 5, we're on scene. We're all out. We're going to open it up. All units, this is also a previous fire. There is no roof on the side. We've had previous burns burn all the way through. Have caution on the roof. Command, copy.

Emergency dispatch, T Street command, you copy, clear the alarm.

 Do you have a staging location, operations, Bravo 6, Bravo 4, Bravo 7.

Emergency dispatch, T Street command, you copy, clear the alarm. T Street command, that's affirmative. Do you have a staging location, operations, Bravo 6, Bravo 4, Bravo 7. Shark 5, all out.

Engine 6, Arson 20D, in a commercial structure, District 4, 2721 T Street, P3, PC7, Medic 604, Engine 12, EMF 22, SAC Engine 41, Engine 10, Engine 8, West SAC Engine 43, Truck 10, Air 13, Truck 16, Truck 106, Arson 23, Investigator 2.

Firefighters note that the building previously burned, causing roof damage. Caution is advised during operations.

alarm. Have you fired through the roof on the rear? Affirm. Just for info, this list is also a board up. Engine 4, Engine 1, we're in the, we're going to get your water for you. Engine 5 on scene, assisting in fire attack.

All units, Engine 6 arrived on scene. I've got command. Chief, we've got heavy fire through the, looks like the roof of the building. Let's go ahead and strike a second.

 Yeah, Battalion 1 copies. I'm on scene with T Street command. Truck 6 is on scene on the alpha side. We're going all in, force entry, primary search.

 Engine 2 is on scene where Truck 6 is parked. We're going to pull a line from the street side here, and I'll give you a can report once I make entry.

All units, Engine 6 arrived on scene. I've got command. Chief, we've got heavy fire through the, looks like the roof of the building. Let's go ahead and strike a second. Yeah, Battalion 1 copies. I'm on scene with T Street command. Truck 6 is on scene on the alpha side. We're going all in, force entry, primary search. Engine 2 is on scene where Truck 6 is parked. We're going to pull a line from the street side here, and I'll give you a can report once I make entry. Command Engine 4, concur, second.

Firefighters report of heavy fire through the roof and are searching the apartments for anyone injured or trapped.

assuming T Street Command. Go ahead and start a second alarm.

 919, copy on scene. Second alarm, T Street Command.

assuming T Street Command. Go ahead and start a second alarm. 919, copy on scene. Second alarm, T Street Command.

Firefighters have transmitted a second alarm, calling for additional units to assist for with the fire in the apartment building.

 Direct front, Engine 4. Engine 4, we'll be taking a fire attack.

 We have a two-story, multi-unit apartment complex.

 Battalion 1 copies, working fire, off the side, fire attack.

and a blood pressure of 170 over 100. Direct front, Engine 4. Engine 4, we'll be taking a fire attack. We have a two-story, multi-unit apartment complex. Battalion 1 copies, working fire, off the side, fire attack.

Fire dispatch, Battalion 1, Engine 4 is on scene, reporting work and fire.

 That's Engine 4 on scene, work and fire.

Fire dispatch, Battalion 1, Engine 4 is on scene, reporting work and fire. That's Engine 4 on scene, work and fire.

Firefighters are on scene and advise of a fire in a two-story apartment building.

BC1, BC2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Truck 5, Engine 6, Truck 6, Medic 6, Engine 1, Engine 2, Truck 2, Commercial Structure, District 4, 2721 T Street.

 BC1, BC2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Truck 5, Engine 6, Truck 6, Medic 6, Engine 1, Engine 2, Truck 2.

BC1, BC2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Truck 5, Engine 6, Truck 6, Medic 6, Engine 1, Engine 2, Truck 2, Commercial Structure, District 4, 2721 T Street. BC1, BC2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Truck 5, Engine 6, Truck 6, Medic 6, Engine 1, Engine 2, Truck 2.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a commercial building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2721 T St.

Second Alarm Transmitted for Two-Story Apartment Fire

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