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Flames Showing From Attic Eaves Due to Electrical Fire Inside Wood-Frame House

1112 Belmont Ave

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a house fire on Belmont Ave in Toledo, Ohio, where all occupants had evacuated safely. Smoke was visible from the attic, and nearby homes were at risk. Multiple fire units and medics were dispatched to the scene.

Timeline

Firefighters are beginning overhaul operations in the attic to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
Engine 16, come back in when you're ready. We've got some overhaul to do up here in this attic.

Firefighters confirm the situation is under control and are checking for any remaining fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters confirm the structure is clear.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
All clear on the... Affirmative. Command, okay. Dispatch, all clear of the structure. All clear on the structure, 157.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control and are checking for any extension in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters have decided not to open the roof as visibility is clear and the fire is minimal.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:25
Fire dispatcher coming in. Truck 5 is trying to reach you. Truck 5, go ahead. Do you want the roof open? I heard you ask TAC. I'm still waiting for an answer. TAC, do you want the roof open? Negative. We have invisibility and minimal fire. Grand, okay. Truck 5, you can come down.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:04
Water's coming. Okay, water's coming.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:06
Water on the fire. Truck 5, cue command.

Firefighters have identified a fire in the center wall and are working to address it.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:28
Appears to be on a crawl. Interior crews, confirm whether or not there's a basement here. Looks like electrical has already been pulled. We've got a wall and a fire going. Center wall, fire in the wall. Command, okay, fire in the walls. Jack, you want the roof open? Charge the backup lights.

Firefighters report smoke persists in the attic of the wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
to command, we made it to the attic. It's not saying anything else in the attic. That's clear, you're unreadable.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Officer Engine 16 is going to join his crew. This is a story and a half structure, wood frame. Still have smoke coming from the attic.

Firefighters are still investigating the source of the fire, focusing on potential electrical issues.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
TAC, can you repeat, please? We're still searching. Copy, still searching for the scene of the fire. Homeowner reports possibly electrical. If you start making holes in the wall, see if we can time what that search, what that source was. Fire dispatcher command, 10-minute time check. Copy.

Crews only found smoke after opening up the walls. Investigation continues.

Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7. K, we're en route. 145. 16th Command, we've got a story and a half with frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16th will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, attack. Homeowner's stating that, uh, side Charlie might be your best point of access to that attic. Okay. Truck 5 on. Truck 5, bring your equipment, manpower, up front. Prepare for vertical ventilation. Copy.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Engine 21, when you get on scene, you'll be rid. Medic 21, EMS. Engine 21, okay, I'm rid. Command, you're getting Medic 9, Medic 5. Medic 5's on scene. I believe Medic 21 was canceled. Sir, we're going inside Alpha. Medic 5, EMS. 22's on Belmont. Command to attack, make sure you're opening up walls if we're not finding.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
clear access into that space. So far we just have smoke, lazy smoke pushing out of the cable vents and the eaves.

Firefighters confirm all occupants are out, and smoke is visible from the gable vents.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
16 all crews, we have a report of all occupants out of the structure. 360 is complete. Got smoke from the gable vents. 9's on, grabbing the hydrant, coming up. 9, just make sure that water source will be back up. Medic 9, assist Engine 16 with a TAC.

Firefighters report the fire is coming from the attic eaves of a wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
16S command, we got a story and a half, wood frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16s will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug, Forrest and Hogue. 134 is on Belmont.

Additional units are being directed to the scene to assist with the fire.

Fire Dispatch 1 · 0:09
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7.

Firefighters have arrived and confirmed an active fire at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
16's on scene. 16 command, working fire. Hydro unit, Forest and Belmont, 2nd and Duke.

The caller reports a possible electrical fire with white and dark gray smoke from the attic. One occupant was inside the house and has safely evacuated.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Fire dispatch responding crew to the structure fire. Caller states that the house is on fire, possibly an electrical fire, smoking from the attic. Smoke is white and dark gray. Caller was the only one at home evacuated. There is a house next to him. Hydrants, Belmont and Hoyg and Belmont and Forest.

Multiple firefighter units and medics are responding.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:10
Medic 5, fire district. Medic 5, go ahead. We're leaving St. V's. If we're closer on that fire, you can add us. Standby.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:08
34, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest. Use Channel 7, time now 142.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Have the train holding until further notice. That's okay. Fire dispatch, Engine 6, Rescue 6, TPD is attempting to cancel. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 123, 134, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest, Channel 7. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 11...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:03
Medic 9, Medic 21, are you en route?

A neighboring house is close to the fire, per additional reports.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Firefighters are on their way. All occupants have evacuated, and smoke is visible from the attic.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Police are responding to a 911 report of a house on fire.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:20
710, 720, code 3 assist fire, structure fire, 1112 Belmont. Show us reporting a house on fire, 1112 Belmont near Hoy, code 3, 710. 3 Park. 720. Trail and Western. 505 on K and I. 505. 721 Henry, show us going assist fire. Henry en route.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1112 Belmont Ave.

Firefighters are beginning overhaul operations in the attic to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
Engine 16, come back in when you're ready. We've got some overhaul to do up here in this attic.

Firefighters confirm the situation is under control and are checking for any remaining fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters confirm the structure is clear.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
All clear on the... Affirmative. Command, okay. Dispatch, all clear of the structure. All clear on the structure, 157.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control and are checking for any extension in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters have decided not to open the roof as visibility is clear and the fire is minimal.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:25
Fire dispatcher coming in. Truck 5 is trying to reach you. Truck 5, go ahead. Do you want the roof open? I heard you ask TAC. I'm still waiting for an answer. TAC, do you want the roof open? Negative. We have invisibility and minimal fire. Grand, okay. Truck 5, you can come down.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:04
Water's coming. Okay, water's coming.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:06
Water on the fire. Truck 5, cue command.

Firefighters have identified a fire in the center wall and are working to address it.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:28
Appears to be on a crawl. Interior crews, confirm whether or not there's a basement here. Looks like electrical has already been pulled. We've got a wall and a fire going. Center wall, fire in the wall. Command, okay, fire in the walls. Jack, you want the roof open? Charge the backup lights.

Firefighters report smoke persists in the attic of the wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
to command, we made it to the attic. It's not saying anything else in the attic. That's clear, you're unreadable.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Officer Engine 16 is going to join his crew. This is a story and a half structure, wood frame. Still have smoke coming from the attic.

Firefighters are still investigating the source of the fire, focusing on potential electrical issues.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
TAC, can you repeat, please? We're still searching. Copy, still searching for the scene of the fire. Homeowner reports possibly electrical. If you start making holes in the wall, see if we can time what that search, what that source was. Fire dispatcher command, 10-minute time check. Copy.

Crews only found smoke after opening up the walls. Investigation continues.

Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7. K, we're en route. 145. 16th Command, we've got a story and a half with frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16th will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, attack. Homeowner's stating that, uh, side Charlie might be your best point of access to that attic. Okay. Truck 5 on. Truck 5, bring your equipment, manpower, up front. Prepare for vertical ventilation. Copy.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Engine 21, when you get on scene, you'll be rid. Medic 21, EMS. Engine 21, okay, I'm rid. Command, you're getting Medic 9, Medic 5. Medic 5's on scene. I believe Medic 21 was canceled. Sir, we're going inside Alpha. Medic 5, EMS. 22's on Belmont. Command to attack, make sure you're opening up walls if we're not finding.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
clear access into that space. So far we just have smoke, lazy smoke pushing out of the cable vents and the eaves.

Firefighters confirm all occupants are out, and smoke is visible from the gable vents.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
16 all crews, we have a report of all occupants out of the structure. 360 is complete. Got smoke from the gable vents. 9's on, grabbing the hydrant, coming up. 9, just make sure that water source will be back up. Medic 9, assist Engine 16 with a TAC.

Firefighters report the fire is coming from the attic eaves of a wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
16S command, we got a story and a half, wood frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16s will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug, Forrest and Hogue. 134 is on Belmont.

Additional units are being directed to the scene to assist with the fire.

Fire Dispatch 1 · 0:09
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7.

Firefighters have arrived and confirmed an active fire at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
16's on scene. 16 command, working fire. Hydro unit, Forest and Belmont, 2nd and Duke.

The caller reports a possible electrical fire with white and dark gray smoke from the attic. One occupant was inside the house and has safely evacuated.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Fire dispatch responding crew to the structure fire. Caller states that the house is on fire, possibly an electrical fire, smoking from the attic. Smoke is white and dark gray. Caller was the only one at home evacuated. There is a house next to him. Hydrants, Belmont and Hoyg and Belmont and Forest.

Multiple firefighter units and medics are responding.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:10
Medic 5, fire district. Medic 5, go ahead. We're leaving St. V's. If we're closer on that fire, you can add us. Standby.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:08
34, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest. Use Channel 7, time now 142.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Have the train holding until further notice. That's okay. Fire dispatch, Engine 6, Rescue 6, TPD is attempting to cancel. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 123, 134, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest, Channel 7. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 11...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:03
Medic 9, Medic 21, are you en route?

A neighboring house is close to the fire, per additional reports.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Firefighters are on their way. All occupants have evacuated, and smoke is visible from the attic.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Police are responding to a 911 report of a house on fire.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:20
710, 720, code 3 assist fire, structure fire, 1112 Belmont. Show us reporting a house on fire, 1112 Belmont near Hoy, code 3, 710. 3 Park. 720. Trail and Western. 505 on K and I. 505. 721 Henry, show us going assist fire. Henry en route.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1112 Belmont Ave.

Firefighters are beginning overhaul operations in the attic to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
Engine 16, come back in when you're ready. We've got some overhaul to do up here in this attic.

Firefighters confirm the situation is under control and are checking for any remaining fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters confirm the structure is clear.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
All clear on the... Affirmative. Command, okay. Dispatch, all clear of the structure. All clear on the structure, 157.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control and are checking for any extension in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters have decided not to open the roof as visibility is clear and the fire is minimal.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:25
Fire dispatcher coming in. Truck 5 is trying to reach you. Truck 5, go ahead. Do you want the roof open? I heard you ask TAC. I'm still waiting for an answer. TAC, do you want the roof open? Negative. We have invisibility and minimal fire. Grand, okay. Truck 5, you can come down.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:04
Water's coming. Okay, water's coming.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:06
Water on the fire. Truck 5, cue command.

Firefighters have identified a fire in the center wall and are working to address it.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:28
Appears to be on a crawl. Interior crews, confirm whether or not there's a basement here. Looks like electrical has already been pulled. We've got a wall and a fire going. Center wall, fire in the wall. Command, okay, fire in the walls. Jack, you want the roof open? Charge the backup lights.

Firefighters report smoke persists in the attic of the wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
to command, we made it to the attic. It's not saying anything else in the attic. That's clear, you're unreadable.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Officer Engine 16 is going to join his crew. This is a story and a half structure, wood frame. Still have smoke coming from the attic.

Firefighters are still investigating the source of the fire, focusing on potential electrical issues.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
TAC, can you repeat, please? We're still searching. Copy, still searching for the scene of the fire. Homeowner reports possibly electrical. If you start making holes in the wall, see if we can time what that search, what that source was. Fire dispatcher command, 10-minute time check. Copy.

Crews only found smoke after opening up the walls. Investigation continues.

Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7. K, we're en route. 145. 16th Command, we've got a story and a half with frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16th will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, attack. Homeowner's stating that, uh, side Charlie might be your best point of access to that attic. Okay. Truck 5 on. Truck 5, bring your equipment, manpower, up front. Prepare for vertical ventilation. Copy.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Engine 21, when you get on scene, you'll be rid. Medic 21, EMS. Engine 21, okay, I'm rid. Command, you're getting Medic 9, Medic 5. Medic 5's on scene. I believe Medic 21 was canceled. Sir, we're going inside Alpha. Medic 5, EMS. 22's on Belmont. Command to attack, make sure you're opening up walls if we're not finding.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
clear access into that space. So far we just have smoke, lazy smoke pushing out of the cable vents and the eaves.

Firefighters confirm all occupants are out, and smoke is visible from the gable vents.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
16 all crews, we have a report of all occupants out of the structure. 360 is complete. Got smoke from the gable vents. 9's on, grabbing the hydrant, coming up. 9, just make sure that water source will be back up. Medic 9, assist Engine 16 with a TAC.

Firefighters report the fire is coming from the attic eaves of a wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
16S command, we got a story and a half, wood frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16s will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug, Forrest and Hogue. 134 is on Belmont.

Additional units are being directed to the scene to assist with the fire.

Fire Dispatch 1 · 0:09
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7.

Firefighters have arrived and confirmed an active fire at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
16's on scene. 16 command, working fire. Hydro unit, Forest and Belmont, 2nd and Duke.

The caller reports a possible electrical fire with white and dark gray smoke from the attic. One occupant was inside the house and has safely evacuated.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Fire dispatch responding crew to the structure fire. Caller states that the house is on fire, possibly an electrical fire, smoking from the attic. Smoke is white and dark gray. Caller was the only one at home evacuated. There is a house next to him. Hydrants, Belmont and Hoyg and Belmont and Forest.

Multiple firefighter units and medics are responding.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:10
Medic 5, fire district. Medic 5, go ahead. We're leaving St. V's. If we're closer on that fire, you can add us. Standby.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:08
34, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest. Use Channel 7, time now 142.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Have the train holding until further notice. That's okay. Fire dispatch, Engine 6, Rescue 6, TPD is attempting to cancel. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 123, 134, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest, Channel 7. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 11...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:03
Medic 9, Medic 21, are you en route?

A neighboring house is close to the fire, per additional reports.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Firefighters are on their way. All occupants have evacuated, and smoke is visible from the attic.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Police are responding to a 911 report of a house on fire.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:20
710, 720, code 3 assist fire, structure fire, 1112 Belmont. Show us reporting a house on fire, 1112 Belmont near Hoy, code 3, 710. 3 Park. 720. Trail and Western. 505 on K and I. 505. 721 Henry, show us going assist fire. Henry en route.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1112 Belmont Ave.

Firefighters are beginning overhaul operations in the attic to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
Engine 16, come back in when you're ready. We've got some overhaul to do up here in this attic.

Firefighters confirm the situation is under control and are checking for any remaining fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters confirm the structure is clear.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
All clear on the... Affirmative. Command, okay. Dispatch, all clear of the structure. All clear on the structure, 157.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control and are checking for any extension in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters have decided not to open the roof as visibility is clear and the fire is minimal.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:25
Fire dispatcher coming in. Truck 5 is trying to reach you. Truck 5, go ahead. Do you want the roof open? I heard you ask TAC. I'm still waiting for an answer. TAC, do you want the roof open? Negative. We have invisibility and minimal fire. Grand, okay. Truck 5, you can come down.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:04
Water's coming. Okay, water's coming.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:06
Water on the fire. Truck 5, cue command.

Firefighters have identified a fire in the center wall and are working to address it.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:28
Appears to be on a crawl. Interior crews, confirm whether or not there's a basement here. Looks like electrical has already been pulled. We've got a wall and a fire going. Center wall, fire in the wall. Command, okay, fire in the walls. Jack, you want the roof open? Charge the backup lights.

Firefighters report smoke persists in the attic of the wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
to command, we made it to the attic. It's not saying anything else in the attic. That's clear, you're unreadable.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Officer Engine 16 is going to join his crew. This is a story and a half structure, wood frame. Still have smoke coming from the attic.

Firefighters are still investigating the source of the fire, focusing on potential electrical issues.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
TAC, can you repeat, please? We're still searching. Copy, still searching for the scene of the fire. Homeowner reports possibly electrical. If you start making holes in the wall, see if we can time what that search, what that source was. Fire dispatcher command, 10-minute time check. Copy.

Crews only found smoke after opening up the walls. Investigation continues.

Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7. K, we're en route. 145. 16th Command, we've got a story and a half with frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16th will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, attack. Homeowner's stating that, uh, side Charlie might be your best point of access to that attic. Okay. Truck 5 on. Truck 5, bring your equipment, manpower, up front. Prepare for vertical ventilation. Copy.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Engine 21, when you get on scene, you'll be rid. Medic 21, EMS. Engine 21, okay, I'm rid. Command, you're getting Medic 9, Medic 5. Medic 5's on scene. I believe Medic 21 was canceled. Sir, we're going inside Alpha. Medic 5, EMS. 22's on Belmont. Command to attack, make sure you're opening up walls if we're not finding.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
clear access into that space. So far we just have smoke, lazy smoke pushing out of the cable vents and the eaves.

Firefighters confirm all occupants are out, and smoke is visible from the gable vents.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
16 all crews, we have a report of all occupants out of the structure. 360 is complete. Got smoke from the gable vents. 9's on, grabbing the hydrant, coming up. 9, just make sure that water source will be back up. Medic 9, assist Engine 16 with a TAC.

Firefighters report the fire is coming from the attic eaves of a wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
16S command, we got a story and a half, wood frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16s will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug, Forrest and Hogue. 134 is on Belmont.

Additional units are being directed to the scene to assist with the fire.

Fire Dispatch 1 · 0:09
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7.

Firefighters have arrived and confirmed an active fire at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
16's on scene. 16 command, working fire. Hydro unit, Forest and Belmont, 2nd and Duke.

The caller reports a possible electrical fire with white and dark gray smoke from the attic. One occupant was inside the house and has safely evacuated.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Fire dispatch responding crew to the structure fire. Caller states that the house is on fire, possibly an electrical fire, smoking from the attic. Smoke is white and dark gray. Caller was the only one at home evacuated. There is a house next to him. Hydrants, Belmont and Hoyg and Belmont and Forest.

Multiple firefighter units and medics are responding.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:10
Medic 5, fire district. Medic 5, go ahead. We're leaving St. V's. If we're closer on that fire, you can add us. Standby.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:08
34, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest. Use Channel 7, time now 142.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Have the train holding until further notice. That's okay. Fire dispatch, Engine 6, Rescue 6, TPD is attempting to cancel. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 123, 134, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest, Channel 7. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 11...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:03
Medic 9, Medic 21, are you en route?

A neighboring house is close to the fire, per additional reports.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Firefighters are on their way. All occupants have evacuated, and smoke is visible from the attic.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Police are responding to a 911 report of a house on fire.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:20
710, 720, code 3 assist fire, structure fire, 1112 Belmont. Show us reporting a house on fire, 1112 Belmont near Hoy, code 3, 710. 3 Park. 720. Trail and Western. 505 on K and I. 505. 721 Henry, show us going assist fire. Henry en route.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1112 Belmont Ave.

Firefighters are beginning overhaul operations in the attic to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
Engine 16, come back in when you're ready. We've got some overhaul to do up here in this attic.

Firefighters confirm the situation is under control and are checking for any remaining fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters confirm the structure is clear.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
All clear on the... Affirmative. Command, okay. Dispatch, all clear of the structure. All clear on the structure, 157.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control and are checking for any extension in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
CAD command, appears to be under control at this time. Crews are checking for extension in the attic. We'll give you an update. Command, okay. Do you think there's going to be a need for us to bring in some tarps, do some salvage? I think we're beyond that at the moment, Chief. Command, okay.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, it's to attack. Did I hear fires knocked down? Affirmative. Command, okay. Command and dispatch, fire's under control. Fire under control, 156. Reach to command, red line's in place. Search to command, all clear on destruction and in that time. Command to search, who's at

Firefighters have decided not to open the roof as visibility is clear and the fire is minimal.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:25
Fire dispatcher coming in. Truck 5 is trying to reach you. Truck 5, go ahead. Do you want the roof open? I heard you ask TAC. I'm still waiting for an answer. TAC, do you want the roof open? Negative. We have invisibility and minimal fire. Grand, okay. Truck 5, you can come down.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire in the attic.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:04
Water's coming. Okay, water's coming.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:06
Water on the fire. Truck 5, cue command.

Firefighters have identified a fire in the center wall and are working to address it.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:28
Appears to be on a crawl. Interior crews, confirm whether or not there's a basement here. Looks like electrical has already been pulled. We've got a wall and a fire going. Center wall, fire in the wall. Command, okay, fire in the walls. Jack, you want the roof open? Charge the backup lights.

Firefighters report smoke persists in the attic of the wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:12
to command, we made it to the attic. It's not saying anything else in the attic. That's clear, you're unreadable.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:15
Officer Engine 16 is going to join his crew. This is a story and a half structure, wood frame. Still have smoke coming from the attic.

Firefighters are still investigating the source of the fire, focusing on potential electrical issues.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
TAC, can you repeat, please? We're still searching. Copy, still searching for the scene of the fire. Homeowner reports possibly electrical. If you start making holes in the wall, see if we can time what that search, what that source was. Fire dispatcher command, 10-minute time check. Copy.

Crews only found smoke after opening up the walls. Investigation continues.

Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7. K, we're en route. 145. 16th Command, we've got a story and a half with frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16th will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:30
Command, attack. Homeowner's stating that, uh, side Charlie might be your best point of access to that attic. Okay. Truck 5 on. Truck 5, bring your equipment, manpower, up front. Prepare for vertical ventilation. Copy.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:31
Engine 21, when you get on scene, you'll be rid. Medic 21, EMS. Engine 21, okay, I'm rid. Command, you're getting Medic 9, Medic 5. Medic 5's on scene. I believe Medic 21 was canceled. Sir, we're going inside Alpha. Medic 5, EMS. 22's on Belmont. Command to attack, make sure you're opening up walls if we're not finding.
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:10
clear access into that space. So far we just have smoke, lazy smoke pushing out of the cable vents and the eaves.

Firefighters confirm all occupants are out, and smoke is visible from the gable vents.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:26
16 all crews, we have a report of all occupants out of the structure. 360 is complete. Got smoke from the gable vents. 9's on, grabbing the hydrant, coming up. 9, just make sure that water source will be back up. Medic 9, assist Engine 16 with a TAC.

Firefighters report the fire is coming from the attic eaves of a wood-frame house.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:22
16S command, we got a story and a half, wood frame on a basement. Fire from the attic eaves. 16s will be attacked. 2nd 2, grab that plug, Forrest and Hogue. 134 is on Belmont.

Additional units are being directed to the scene to assist with the fire.

Fire Dispatch 1 · 0:09
Yes. Fire dispatch, Medic 5, we're going to go ahead and add you to that structure fire at 1112 Belmont Avenue, use Channel 7.

Firefighters have arrived and confirmed an active fire at the scene.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:11
16's on scene. 16 command, working fire. Hydro unit, Forest and Belmont, 2nd and Duke.

The caller reports a possible electrical fire with white and dark gray smoke from the attic. One occupant was inside the house and has safely evacuated.

TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:20
Fire dispatch responding crew to the structure fire. Caller states that the house is on fire, possibly an electrical fire, smoking from the attic. Smoke is white and dark gray. Caller was the only one at home evacuated. There is a house next to him. Hydrants, Belmont and Hoyg and Belmont and Forest.

Multiple firefighter units and medics are responding.

TFD Disp 1 (48FD1) · 0:10
Medic 5, fire district. Medic 5, go ahead. We're leaving St. V's. If we're closer on that fire, you can add us. Standby.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:08
34, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest. Use Channel 7, time now 142.
Lucas County Fire/EMS · 0:30
Have the train holding until further notice. That's okay. Fire dispatch, Engine 6, Rescue 6, TPD is attempting to cancel. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 123, 134, Battalion 2, structure fire, 1112 Belmont Avenue near Huygen Forest, Channel 7. Engine 16, Engine 9, Engine 21, Engine 17, RIT, Truck 5, Medic 9, EMS sector, Medic 21, 11...
TFD FIRE 7 (48FD) · 0:03
Medic 9, Medic 21, are you en route?

A neighboring house is close to the fire, per additional reports.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Firefighters are on their way. All occupants have evacuated, and smoke is visible from the attic.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:08
Crew's en route to the fire. Everyone is out of the house. Smoke from the attic. There is a house close to the fire next door.

Police are responding to a 911 report of a house on fire.

Toledo PD South (Sect 5-8) · 0:20
710, 720, code 3 assist fire, structure fire, 1112 Belmont. Show us reporting a house on fire, 1112 Belmont near Hoy, code 3, 710. 3 Park. 720. Trail and Western. 505 on K and I. 505. 721 Henry, show us going assist fire. Henry en route.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1112 Belmont Ave.

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The fire is out? Everyone safe?

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amymthom197321h ago

The fire is out? Everyone safe?

me_no_money_5475121h ago

Yes

amymthom197321h ago

The fire is out? Everyone safe?

me_no_money_5475121h ago

Yes

amymthom197321h ago

The fire is out? Everyone safe?

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Yes

amymthom197321h ago

The fire is out? Everyone safe?

me_no_money_5475121h ago

Yes

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