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Ceiling Fire on House 2nd Floor

133 University Ave

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Resolved· No Hazards Present

Summary

  • Firefighters in Providence are working to control a house fire on University Ave, which is located outside the building and poses a risk to nearby structures. Crews are using a nearby hydrant to manage the blaze.

Timeline

Firefighters confirm the interior is clear, and additional units are on standby outside.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
Nothing short on the inside, all clear.
Fireground 2 · 0:10
Operations with command, I got Ladder 8 here, standing by. Received, I'm going to keep some authority companies outside, we don't need any...

Firefighters are preparing to clear debris from the area and have confirmed that no hazards are present.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
Command to Operations, can you confirm Site 2 is clear, no hazards, can start throwing debris out the window?

Firefighters are addressing a fire on the third floor from outside due to hoarding conditions inside.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
760, command. Command. Decide to 3rd floor, I'll fight back on the corner. We still got a call coming up, we can't get to it because of the hoarding situation. Can we get that from the outside? Received, they see that. They're hauling that area right now, out of one.

Firefighters report progress in managing hotspots and are continuing to open up areas in the old house.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
Go ahead, special ed. Yeah, if you call me to make a good progress, we're still chasing hot spots up here. Continuing to open up a lot of old homes.

According to firefighters, there's no visible fire, and they are checking for any remaining hotspots or extensions.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Companies still making no visible fire, checking for extension and hauling. Received.

Firefighters report no visible fire in the dorm area at this time.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
to the dorm with no visible fire at this time. Command received.

Firefighters report visible fire has re-emerged, and they are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Battalion 1 to command. Command. Visible fire...

According to firefighters, there's heavy fire in a specific area, and they are working to gain access.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Engine 2 to Operations. You guys, heavy fire in the squadron A. Access in, no, in 1 on it. Come here received.

Firefighters are preparing to flow water to address the hidden fire on the third floor.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Operation.Received. Yes, I'll be ready to flow water when you're out there. Let me know right now, I'll get everyone out one at a time. I don't want to receive. Engine 11 Charlie, water on the way.

Firefighters have identified hidden fire on the third floor, with dark smoke and crackling sounds reported.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
The ladder company up to the third floor. We got some hidden fire. You can hear it crackling. Dark smoke, thank you.
Fireground 2 · 0:09
Getting close to the second floor, on side 3, and a cut-through across the gate up to the third floor from the side.

Rhode Island Energy has been notified, and the Red Cross may be needed for assistance.

Fireground 2 · 0:17
Fire alarm to command. Command. Command, Rhode Island Energy has been notified the callback was an ETA and also is Red Cross needed. I'll keep you advised. I'll get back. Roger, and companies have been operating for 70 minutes.

Firefighters report increased smoke activity in the loft area, indicating a potential flare-up.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Be advised on the 23 corner, up in the lofty area, the smoke's starting to take off that....

Crews are retracting an aerial unit while continuing to manage the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
Ladder 6. Ladder 6. If you're retracting that aerial, have those members come down. Ladder 6, received.

Firefighters report the fire in the soffit on the second floor is no longer active.

Fireground 2 · 0:30
Hazard to command, robbery in second floor with Engine 7, Quadrant and Delta. Command, received. Command to Hazard, how's the the ceiling above that second floor, Quadrant B area? Delta area now, we're receiving arrival from Quadrant, be advised. Received, we have fire just in the soffit, no longer. Thank you.

Firefighters are breaking a window on the third floor to improve ventilation.

Fireground 2 · 0:03
Breaking a window on side 1, 3rd floor.

Firefighters report heavy smoke at the soffit level, indicating potential flare-ups.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
We have heavy smoke at the soffit level on the 41 corner. It may be lighting up shortly. Coming in received.

The fire unit has deployed five hoses and two aerial units.

Fireground 2 · 0:08
Fire was off. Five lines stretched. Two aerials in operation. No visible firewood.

Firefighters confirm the first floor is clear of visible fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Operation, first floor, clear of all visible fire.

Firefighters have discovered fire in the ceiling on the second floor and are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:06
As in promise to command, I need a line, second floor, side 2. I got fire in the ceiling.

The fire unit reports that smoke is still present, but they are making their way out safely.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Yes, smoke pushing out. We can make our way out. Engine 9's line.

Firefighters report no visible fire remains at the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
We had no visible fire.

Additional resources have been called to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:05
1 for a second alarm of fire, 133 University Avenue.

The fire has knocked down the main fire but continue to check for any remaining hotspots.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
we have a triple fire knocked out, we're still checking crosswalks inside.

Firefighters searched the house and found no one trapped or injured.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Received. This is going to be a primary, third floor, negative.

The fire crew reports that heavy hoarding conditions are making access to the house difficult.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
All companies operating at 133 University Avenue. Engine 2, Engine 9, charged by the line. Water on the way. All companies be advised of a heavy hoarding condition. Front steers is impassable. Heavy hoarding condition, front steers impassable, 1501. Engine 2, command.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
All right, we're ready to start, you can put us in. Water on the way.

Firefighters report the fire is outside the house, with potential exposure risks to nearby structures.

Fire Dispatch · 0:08
University Avenue for a code red, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire outside of the house with exposures. Time is on 2.

Firefighters report the fire is located on the side of the house.

Fire Dispatch · 0:19
That's Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, filling in on a cold run, 133 University Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire on the side of the house. Time is on Channel 2, acknowledge on 1. Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, 133.

Firefighters are actively working to control the house fire, utilizing a nearby hydrant for water supply.

Fireground 2 · 0:18
1st and 2nd floor, side 2. We're expending us, two to the half, back in the Formidac area. Code red, 1449. Battalion 3, received? I have a hydrant 50 feet in front of my truck. Hydrant 50...
Fire Dispatch · 0:05
57, filling in, code red, 133 University Avenue.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:11
Engines 9, Rescue 9, Battalion 3. 133 Universe Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. End of a city call is reporting a scene inside of a house on fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133 University Ave.

Firefighters confirm the interior is clear, and additional units are on standby outside.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
Nothing short on the inside, all clear.
Fireground 2 · 0:10
Operations with command, I got Ladder 8 here, standing by. Received, I'm going to keep some authority companies outside, we don't need any...

Firefighters are preparing to clear debris from the area and have confirmed that no hazards are present.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
Command to Operations, can you confirm Site 2 is clear, no hazards, can start throwing debris out the window?

Firefighters are addressing a fire on the third floor from outside due to hoarding conditions inside.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
760, command. Command. Decide to 3rd floor, I'll fight back on the corner. We still got a call coming up, we can't get to it because of the hoarding situation. Can we get that from the outside? Received, they see that. They're hauling that area right now, out of one.

Firefighters report progress in managing hotspots and are continuing to open up areas in the old house.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
Go ahead, special ed. Yeah, if you call me to make a good progress, we're still chasing hot spots up here. Continuing to open up a lot of old homes.

According to firefighters, there's no visible fire, and they are checking for any remaining hotspots or extensions.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Companies still making no visible fire, checking for extension and hauling. Received.

Firefighters report no visible fire in the dorm area at this time.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
to the dorm with no visible fire at this time. Command received.

Firefighters report visible fire has re-emerged, and they are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Battalion 1 to command. Command. Visible fire...

According to firefighters, there's heavy fire in a specific area, and they are working to gain access.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Engine 2 to Operations. You guys, heavy fire in the squadron A. Access in, no, in 1 on it. Come here received.

Firefighters are preparing to flow water to address the hidden fire on the third floor.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Operation.Received. Yes, I'll be ready to flow water when you're out there. Let me know right now, I'll get everyone out one at a time. I don't want to receive. Engine 11 Charlie, water on the way.

Firefighters have identified hidden fire on the third floor, with dark smoke and crackling sounds reported.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
The ladder company up to the third floor. We got some hidden fire. You can hear it crackling. Dark smoke, thank you.
Fireground 2 · 0:09
Getting close to the second floor, on side 3, and a cut-through across the gate up to the third floor from the side.

Rhode Island Energy has been notified, and the Red Cross may be needed for assistance.

Fireground 2 · 0:17
Fire alarm to command. Command. Command, Rhode Island Energy has been notified the callback was an ETA and also is Red Cross needed. I'll keep you advised. I'll get back. Roger, and companies have been operating for 70 minutes.

Firefighters report increased smoke activity in the loft area, indicating a potential flare-up.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Be advised on the 23 corner, up in the lofty area, the smoke's starting to take off that....

Crews are retracting an aerial unit while continuing to manage the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
Ladder 6. Ladder 6. If you're retracting that aerial, have those members come down. Ladder 6, received.

Firefighters report the fire in the soffit on the second floor is no longer active.

Fireground 2 · 0:30
Hazard to command, robbery in second floor with Engine 7, Quadrant and Delta. Command, received. Command to Hazard, how's the the ceiling above that second floor, Quadrant B area? Delta area now, we're receiving arrival from Quadrant, be advised. Received, we have fire just in the soffit, no longer. Thank you.

Firefighters are breaking a window on the third floor to improve ventilation.

Fireground 2 · 0:03
Breaking a window on side 1, 3rd floor.

Firefighters report heavy smoke at the soffit level, indicating potential flare-ups.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
We have heavy smoke at the soffit level on the 41 corner. It may be lighting up shortly. Coming in received.

The fire unit has deployed five hoses and two aerial units.

Fireground 2 · 0:08
Fire was off. Five lines stretched. Two aerials in operation. No visible firewood.

Firefighters confirm the first floor is clear of visible fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Operation, first floor, clear of all visible fire.

Firefighters have discovered fire in the ceiling on the second floor and are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:06
As in promise to command, I need a line, second floor, side 2. I got fire in the ceiling.

The fire unit reports that smoke is still present, but they are making their way out safely.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Yes, smoke pushing out. We can make our way out. Engine 9's line.

Firefighters report no visible fire remains at the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
We had no visible fire.

Additional resources have been called to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:05
1 for a second alarm of fire, 133 University Avenue.

The fire has knocked down the main fire but continue to check for any remaining hotspots.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
we have a triple fire knocked out, we're still checking crosswalks inside.

Firefighters searched the house and found no one trapped or injured.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Received. This is going to be a primary, third floor, negative.

The fire crew reports that heavy hoarding conditions are making access to the house difficult.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
All companies operating at 133 University Avenue. Engine 2, Engine 9, charged by the line. Water on the way. All companies be advised of a heavy hoarding condition. Front steers is impassable. Heavy hoarding condition, front steers impassable, 1501. Engine 2, command.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
All right, we're ready to start, you can put us in. Water on the way.

Firefighters report the fire is outside the house, with potential exposure risks to nearby structures.

Fire Dispatch · 0:08
University Avenue for a code red, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire outside of the house with exposures. Time is on 2.

Firefighters report the fire is located on the side of the house.

Fire Dispatch · 0:19
That's Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, filling in on a cold run, 133 University Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire on the side of the house. Time is on Channel 2, acknowledge on 1. Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, 133.

Firefighters are actively working to control the house fire, utilizing a nearby hydrant for water supply.

Fireground 2 · 0:18
1st and 2nd floor, side 2. We're expending us, two to the half, back in the Formidac area. Code red, 1449. Battalion 3, received? I have a hydrant 50 feet in front of my truck. Hydrant 50...
Fire Dispatch · 0:05
57, filling in, code red, 133 University Avenue.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:11
Engines 9, Rescue 9, Battalion 3. 133 Universe Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. End of a city call is reporting a scene inside of a house on fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133 University Ave.

Firefighters confirm the interior is clear, and additional units are on standby outside.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
Nothing short on the inside, all clear.
Fireground 2 · 0:10
Operations with command, I got Ladder 8 here, standing by. Received, I'm going to keep some authority companies outside, we don't need any...

Firefighters are preparing to clear debris from the area and have confirmed that no hazards are present.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
Command to Operations, can you confirm Site 2 is clear, no hazards, can start throwing debris out the window?

Firefighters are addressing a fire on the third floor from outside due to hoarding conditions inside.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
760, command. Command. Decide to 3rd floor, I'll fight back on the corner. We still got a call coming up, we can't get to it because of the hoarding situation. Can we get that from the outside? Received, they see that. They're hauling that area right now, out of one.

Firefighters report progress in managing hotspots and are continuing to open up areas in the old house.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
Go ahead, special ed. Yeah, if you call me to make a good progress, we're still chasing hot spots up here. Continuing to open up a lot of old homes.

According to firefighters, there's no visible fire, and they are checking for any remaining hotspots or extensions.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Companies still making no visible fire, checking for extension and hauling. Received.

Firefighters report no visible fire in the dorm area at this time.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
to the dorm with no visible fire at this time. Command received.

Firefighters report visible fire has re-emerged, and they are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Battalion 1 to command. Command. Visible fire...

According to firefighters, there's heavy fire in a specific area, and they are working to gain access.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Engine 2 to Operations. You guys, heavy fire in the squadron A. Access in, no, in 1 on it. Come here received.

Firefighters are preparing to flow water to address the hidden fire on the third floor.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Operation.Received. Yes, I'll be ready to flow water when you're out there. Let me know right now, I'll get everyone out one at a time. I don't want to receive. Engine 11 Charlie, water on the way.

Firefighters have identified hidden fire on the third floor, with dark smoke and crackling sounds reported.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
The ladder company up to the third floor. We got some hidden fire. You can hear it crackling. Dark smoke, thank you.
Fireground 2 · 0:09
Getting close to the second floor, on side 3, and a cut-through across the gate up to the third floor from the side.

Rhode Island Energy has been notified, and the Red Cross may be needed for assistance.

Fireground 2 · 0:17
Fire alarm to command. Command. Command, Rhode Island Energy has been notified the callback was an ETA and also is Red Cross needed. I'll keep you advised. I'll get back. Roger, and companies have been operating for 70 minutes.

Firefighters report increased smoke activity in the loft area, indicating a potential flare-up.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Be advised on the 23 corner, up in the lofty area, the smoke's starting to take off that....

Crews are retracting an aerial unit while continuing to manage the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
Ladder 6. Ladder 6. If you're retracting that aerial, have those members come down. Ladder 6, received.

Firefighters report the fire in the soffit on the second floor is no longer active.

Fireground 2 · 0:30
Hazard to command, robbery in second floor with Engine 7, Quadrant and Delta. Command, received. Command to Hazard, how's the the ceiling above that second floor, Quadrant B area? Delta area now, we're receiving arrival from Quadrant, be advised. Received, we have fire just in the soffit, no longer. Thank you.

Firefighters are breaking a window on the third floor to improve ventilation.

Fireground 2 · 0:03
Breaking a window on side 1, 3rd floor.

Firefighters report heavy smoke at the soffit level, indicating potential flare-ups.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
We have heavy smoke at the soffit level on the 41 corner. It may be lighting up shortly. Coming in received.

The fire unit has deployed five hoses and two aerial units.

Fireground 2 · 0:08
Fire was off. Five lines stretched. Two aerials in operation. No visible firewood.

Firefighters confirm the first floor is clear of visible fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Operation, first floor, clear of all visible fire.

Firefighters have discovered fire in the ceiling on the second floor and are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:06
As in promise to command, I need a line, second floor, side 2. I got fire in the ceiling.

The fire unit reports that smoke is still present, but they are making their way out safely.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Yes, smoke pushing out. We can make our way out. Engine 9's line.

Firefighters report no visible fire remains at the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
We had no visible fire.

Additional resources have been called to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:05
1 for a second alarm of fire, 133 University Avenue.

The fire has knocked down the main fire but continue to check for any remaining hotspots.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
we have a triple fire knocked out, we're still checking crosswalks inside.

Firefighters searched the house and found no one trapped or injured.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Received. This is going to be a primary, third floor, negative.

The fire crew reports that heavy hoarding conditions are making access to the house difficult.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
All companies operating at 133 University Avenue. Engine 2, Engine 9, charged by the line. Water on the way. All companies be advised of a heavy hoarding condition. Front steers is impassable. Heavy hoarding condition, front steers impassable, 1501. Engine 2, command.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
All right, we're ready to start, you can put us in. Water on the way.

Firefighters report the fire is outside the house, with potential exposure risks to nearby structures.

Fire Dispatch · 0:08
University Avenue for a code red, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire outside of the house with exposures. Time is on 2.

Firefighters report the fire is located on the side of the house.

Fire Dispatch · 0:19
That's Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, filling in on a cold run, 133 University Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire on the side of the house. Time is on Channel 2, acknowledge on 1. Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, 133.

Firefighters are actively working to control the house fire, utilizing a nearby hydrant for water supply.

Fireground 2 · 0:18
1st and 2nd floor, side 2. We're expending us, two to the half, back in the Formidac area. Code red, 1449. Battalion 3, received? I have a hydrant 50 feet in front of my truck. Hydrant 50...
Fire Dispatch · 0:05
57, filling in, code red, 133 University Avenue.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:11
Engines 9, Rescue 9, Battalion 3. 133 Universe Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. End of a city call is reporting a scene inside of a house on fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133 University Ave.

Firefighters confirm the interior is clear, and additional units are on standby outside.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
Nothing short on the inside, all clear.
Fireground 2 · 0:10
Operations with command, I got Ladder 8 here, standing by. Received, I'm going to keep some authority companies outside, we don't need any...

Firefighters are preparing to clear debris from the area and have confirmed that no hazards are present.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
Command to Operations, can you confirm Site 2 is clear, no hazards, can start throwing debris out the window?

Firefighters are addressing a fire on the third floor from outside due to hoarding conditions inside.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
760, command. Command. Decide to 3rd floor, I'll fight back on the corner. We still got a call coming up, we can't get to it because of the hoarding situation. Can we get that from the outside? Received, they see that. They're hauling that area right now, out of one.

Firefighters report progress in managing hotspots and are continuing to open up areas in the old house.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
Go ahead, special ed. Yeah, if you call me to make a good progress, we're still chasing hot spots up here. Continuing to open up a lot of old homes.

According to firefighters, there's no visible fire, and they are checking for any remaining hotspots or extensions.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Companies still making no visible fire, checking for extension and hauling. Received.

Firefighters report no visible fire in the dorm area at this time.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
to the dorm with no visible fire at this time. Command received.

Firefighters report visible fire has re-emerged, and they are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Battalion 1 to command. Command. Visible fire...

According to firefighters, there's heavy fire in a specific area, and they are working to gain access.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Engine 2 to Operations. You guys, heavy fire in the squadron A. Access in, no, in 1 on it. Come here received.

Firefighters are preparing to flow water to address the hidden fire on the third floor.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Operation.Received. Yes, I'll be ready to flow water when you're out there. Let me know right now, I'll get everyone out one at a time. I don't want to receive. Engine 11 Charlie, water on the way.

Firefighters have identified hidden fire on the third floor, with dark smoke and crackling sounds reported.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
The ladder company up to the third floor. We got some hidden fire. You can hear it crackling. Dark smoke, thank you.
Fireground 2 · 0:09
Getting close to the second floor, on side 3, and a cut-through across the gate up to the third floor from the side.

Rhode Island Energy has been notified, and the Red Cross may be needed for assistance.

Fireground 2 · 0:17
Fire alarm to command. Command. Command, Rhode Island Energy has been notified the callback was an ETA and also is Red Cross needed. I'll keep you advised. I'll get back. Roger, and companies have been operating for 70 minutes.

Firefighters report increased smoke activity in the loft area, indicating a potential flare-up.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Be advised on the 23 corner, up in the lofty area, the smoke's starting to take off that....

Crews are retracting an aerial unit while continuing to manage the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
Ladder 6. Ladder 6. If you're retracting that aerial, have those members come down. Ladder 6, received.

Firefighters report the fire in the soffit on the second floor is no longer active.

Fireground 2 · 0:30
Hazard to command, robbery in second floor with Engine 7, Quadrant and Delta. Command, received. Command to Hazard, how's the the ceiling above that second floor, Quadrant B area? Delta area now, we're receiving arrival from Quadrant, be advised. Received, we have fire just in the soffit, no longer. Thank you.

Firefighters are breaking a window on the third floor to improve ventilation.

Fireground 2 · 0:03
Breaking a window on side 1, 3rd floor.

Firefighters report heavy smoke at the soffit level, indicating potential flare-ups.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
We have heavy smoke at the soffit level on the 41 corner. It may be lighting up shortly. Coming in received.

The fire unit has deployed five hoses and two aerial units.

Fireground 2 · 0:08
Fire was off. Five lines stretched. Two aerials in operation. No visible firewood.

Firefighters confirm the first floor is clear of visible fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Operation, first floor, clear of all visible fire.

Firefighters have discovered fire in the ceiling on the second floor and are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:06
As in promise to command, I need a line, second floor, side 2. I got fire in the ceiling.

The fire unit reports that smoke is still present, but they are making their way out safely.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Yes, smoke pushing out. We can make our way out. Engine 9's line.

Firefighters report no visible fire remains at the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
We had no visible fire.

Additional resources have been called to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:05
1 for a second alarm of fire, 133 University Avenue.

The fire has knocked down the main fire but continue to check for any remaining hotspots.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
we have a triple fire knocked out, we're still checking crosswalks inside.

Firefighters searched the house and found no one trapped or injured.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Received. This is going to be a primary, third floor, negative.

The fire crew reports that heavy hoarding conditions are making access to the house difficult.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
All companies operating at 133 University Avenue. Engine 2, Engine 9, charged by the line. Water on the way. All companies be advised of a heavy hoarding condition. Front steers is impassable. Heavy hoarding condition, front steers impassable, 1501. Engine 2, command.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
All right, we're ready to start, you can put us in. Water on the way.

Firefighters report the fire is outside the house, with potential exposure risks to nearby structures.

Fire Dispatch · 0:08
University Avenue for a code red, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire outside of the house with exposures. Time is on 2.

Firefighters report the fire is located on the side of the house.

Fire Dispatch · 0:19
That's Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, filling in on a cold run, 133 University Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire on the side of the house. Time is on Channel 2, acknowledge on 1. Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, 133.

Firefighters are actively working to control the house fire, utilizing a nearby hydrant for water supply.

Fireground 2 · 0:18
1st and 2nd floor, side 2. We're expending us, two to the half, back in the Formidac area. Code red, 1449. Battalion 3, received? I have a hydrant 50 feet in front of my truck. Hydrant 50...
Fire Dispatch · 0:05
57, filling in, code red, 133 University Avenue.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:11
Engines 9, Rescue 9, Battalion 3. 133 Universe Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. End of a city call is reporting a scene inside of a house on fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133 University Ave.

Firefighters confirm the interior is clear, and additional units are on standby outside.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
Nothing short on the inside, all clear.
Fireground 2 · 0:10
Operations with command, I got Ladder 8 here, standing by. Received, I'm going to keep some authority companies outside, we don't need any...

Firefighters are preparing to clear debris from the area and have confirmed that no hazards are present.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
Command to Operations, can you confirm Site 2 is clear, no hazards, can start throwing debris out the window?

Firefighters are addressing a fire on the third floor from outside due to hoarding conditions inside.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
760, command. Command. Decide to 3rd floor, I'll fight back on the corner. We still got a call coming up, we can't get to it because of the hoarding situation. Can we get that from the outside? Received, they see that. They're hauling that area right now, out of one.

Firefighters report progress in managing hotspots and are continuing to open up areas in the old house.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
Go ahead, special ed. Yeah, if you call me to make a good progress, we're still chasing hot spots up here. Continuing to open up a lot of old homes.

According to firefighters, there's no visible fire, and they are checking for any remaining hotspots or extensions.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Companies still making no visible fire, checking for extension and hauling. Received.

Firefighters report no visible fire in the dorm area at this time.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
to the dorm with no visible fire at this time. Command received.

Firefighters report visible fire has re-emerged, and they are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Battalion 1 to command. Command. Visible fire...

According to firefighters, there's heavy fire in a specific area, and they are working to gain access.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Engine 2 to Operations. You guys, heavy fire in the squadron A. Access in, no, in 1 on it. Come here received.

Firefighters are preparing to flow water to address the hidden fire on the third floor.

Fireground 2 · 0:14
Operation.Received. Yes, I'll be ready to flow water when you're out there. Let me know right now, I'll get everyone out one at a time. I don't want to receive. Engine 11 Charlie, water on the way.

Firefighters have identified hidden fire on the third floor, with dark smoke and crackling sounds reported.

Fireground 2 · 0:09
The ladder company up to the third floor. We got some hidden fire. You can hear it crackling. Dark smoke, thank you.
Fireground 2 · 0:09
Getting close to the second floor, on side 3, and a cut-through across the gate up to the third floor from the side.

Rhode Island Energy has been notified, and the Red Cross may be needed for assistance.

Fireground 2 · 0:17
Fire alarm to command. Command. Command, Rhode Island Energy has been notified the callback was an ETA and also is Red Cross needed. I'll keep you advised. I'll get back. Roger, and companies have been operating for 70 minutes.

Firefighters report increased smoke activity in the loft area, indicating a potential flare-up.

Fireground 2 · 0:07
Be advised on the 23 corner, up in the lofty area, the smoke's starting to take off that....

Crews are retracting an aerial unit while continuing to manage the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
Ladder 6. Ladder 6. If you're retracting that aerial, have those members come down. Ladder 6, received.

Firefighters report the fire in the soffit on the second floor is no longer active.

Fireground 2 · 0:30
Hazard to command, robbery in second floor with Engine 7, Quadrant and Delta. Command, received. Command to Hazard, how's the the ceiling above that second floor, Quadrant B area? Delta area now, we're receiving arrival from Quadrant, be advised. Received, we have fire just in the soffit, no longer. Thank you.

Firefighters are breaking a window on the third floor to improve ventilation.

Fireground 2 · 0:03
Breaking a window on side 1, 3rd floor.

Firefighters report heavy smoke at the soffit level, indicating potential flare-ups.

Fireground 2 · 0:12
We have heavy smoke at the soffit level on the 41 corner. It may be lighting up shortly. Coming in received.

The fire unit has deployed five hoses and two aerial units.

Fireground 2 · 0:08
Fire was off. Five lines stretched. Two aerials in operation. No visible firewood.

Firefighters confirm the first floor is clear of visible fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Operation, first floor, clear of all visible fire.

Firefighters have discovered fire in the ceiling on the second floor and are addressing it.

Fireground 2 · 0:06
As in promise to command, I need a line, second floor, side 2. I got fire in the ceiling.

The fire unit reports that smoke is still present, but they are making their way out safely.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Yes, smoke pushing out. We can make our way out. Engine 9's line.

Firefighters report no visible fire remains at the scene.

Fireground 2 · 0:04
We had no visible fire.

Additional resources have been called to assist with the house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:05
1 for a second alarm of fire, 133 University Avenue.

The fire has knocked down the main fire but continue to check for any remaining hotspots.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
we have a triple fire knocked out, we're still checking crosswalks inside.

Firefighters searched the house and found no one trapped or injured.

Fireground 2 · 0:05
Received. This is going to be a primary, third floor, negative.

The fire crew reports that heavy hoarding conditions are making access to the house difficult.

Fireground 2 · 0:22
All companies operating at 133 University Avenue. Engine 2, Engine 9, charged by the line. Water on the way. All companies be advised of a heavy hoarding condition. Front steers is impassable. Heavy hoarding condition, front steers impassable, 1501. Engine 2, command.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire.

Fireground 2 · 0:11
All right, we're ready to start, you can put us in. Water on the way.

Firefighters report the fire is outside the house, with potential exposure risks to nearby structures.

Fire Dispatch · 0:08
University Avenue for a code red, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire outside of the house with exposures. Time is on 2.

Firefighters report the fire is located on the side of the house.

Fire Dispatch · 0:19
That's Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, filling in on a cold run, 133 University Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. Fire on the side of the house. Time is on Channel 2, acknowledge on 1. Engine 11 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 7, 133.

Firefighters are actively working to control the house fire, utilizing a nearby hydrant for water supply.

Fireground 2 · 0:18
1st and 2nd floor, side 2. We're expending us, two to the half, back in the Formidac area. Code red, 1449. Battalion 3, received? I have a hydrant 50 feet in front of my truck. Hydrant 50...
Fire Dispatch · 0:05
57, filling in, code red, 133 University Avenue.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a house fire.

Fire Dispatch · 0:11
Engines 9, Rescue 9, Battalion 3. 133 Universe Avenue, cross streets of Wayland Avenue and Cole Avenue. End of a city call is reporting a scene inside of a house on fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133 University Ave.

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