Two Alarm Fire Displaces Multiple Group Home Residents
1832 Brewster Ave
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- Firefighters responded to reports of light smoke at a three-story multifamily building on Brewster Ave in Cincinnati, investigating a potential roof fire.
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According to District Chief Caligery, firefighters arrived at a group home to find visible smoke but minimal flames. Upon entering the building, crews discovered significant fire burning within the walls and eaves, prompting an upgrade to a one-alarm structure fire. As additional personnel were needed, the response escalated to a two-alarm fire, involving approximately 58 firefighters. Multiple residents were displaced, and the American Red Cross, Building Department, and Duke Energy were notified. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
The secondary search of the entire building is complete and confirmed clear.
Firefighters plan to start ventilation to locate any remaining fire.
Firefighters are opening up the area around the front-right corner on the third floor to address smoke.
Firefighters are addressing a hot spot in the knee wall on the third floor.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the second floor, confirming it is clear.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the first floor and are now moving to the second floor.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings down and attempting to knock down the fire.
The secondary search of the basement is complete and clear. Crews are moving to search the first floor.
Fire crews continue searching for fire in the attic and are conducting a secondary search of the building.
Two additional fire companies are being sent to assist with pulling and sealing.
Firefighters are conducting a secondary search of the basement to look for anyone trapped.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings to address fire in the attic area. Primary search of all floors is complete.
Firefighters confirm utilities are shut off, and they continue to address fire in the attic space.
Fire crews are rotating crews on the third floor as they continue their efforts.
Firefighters have requested the building department, a fire investigator, and Red Cross assistance.
The fire is now declared a second-alarm fire.
Firefighters report the physical fire is no longer active, but they will continue to open up the area.
All residents have safely evacuated the building, according to firefighters.
Firefighters are on the third floor and working on the roof to address the fire.
Crews are preparing to access the knee wall.
Firefighters report the fire is located in the knee wall and surrounding a dormer on the outside.
Crews report fire coming from the gutter line and are working to open up the area for better access.
Firefighters have successfully charged the water line and are actively applying water to the fire.
Firefighters searched inside and found smoke on the upper floors and a clear basement. No injuries have been reported. Brewster Ave is closed at Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave.
Cincinnati fire officials confirmed a working fire at 11:57 PM at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, with flames showing from the roof and crews stretching hose lines, according to fire radio.
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the flames on the third floor. Water lines are being charged.
A Citizen user's video shows smoke emanating from the residence's front.
Firefighters confirm the basement is clear of smoke and fire.
Firefighters confirm a fire on the roof and are assessing the need for additional units.
Crews first reported light smoke on arrival at 11:53 before the fire broke through. No injuries have been reported. Expect Brewster Ave to be closed at Montgomery.
Cincinnati firefighters are at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, near Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave, where flames are showing from the top floor at the front of the building, according to fire radio at 11:54 PM.
Firefighters upstairs report no visible fire but some smoke present.
Firefighters are investigating a possible roof fire at the multifamily building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible from the top floor of the building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible at a three-story multifamily building.
Firefighters have received a report of an unknown incident.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1832 Brewster Ave.
According to District Chief Caligery, firefighters arrived at a group home to find visible smoke but minimal flames. Upon entering the building, crews discovered significant fire burning within the walls and eaves, prompting an upgrade to a one-alarm structure fire. As additional personnel were needed, the response escalated to a two-alarm fire, involving approximately 58 firefighters. Multiple residents were displaced, and the American Red Cross, Building Department, and Duke Energy were notified. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
The secondary search of the entire building is complete and confirmed clear.
Firefighters plan to start ventilation to locate any remaining fire.
Firefighters are opening up the area around the front-right corner on the third floor to address smoke.
Firefighters are addressing a hot spot in the knee wall on the third floor.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the second floor, confirming it is clear.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the first floor and are now moving to the second floor.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings down and attempting to knock down the fire.
The secondary search of the basement is complete and clear. Crews are moving to search the first floor.
Fire crews continue searching for fire in the attic and are conducting a secondary search of the building.
Two additional fire companies are being sent to assist with pulling and sealing.
Firefighters are conducting a secondary search of the basement to look for anyone trapped.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings to address fire in the attic area. Primary search of all floors is complete.
Firefighters confirm utilities are shut off, and they continue to address fire in the attic space.
Fire crews are rotating crews on the third floor as they continue their efforts.
Firefighters have requested the building department, a fire investigator, and Red Cross assistance.
The fire is now declared a second-alarm fire.
Firefighters report the physical fire is no longer active, but they will continue to open up the area.
All residents have safely evacuated the building, according to firefighters.
Firefighters are on the third floor and working on the roof to address the fire.
Crews are preparing to access the knee wall.
Firefighters report the fire is located in the knee wall and surrounding a dormer on the outside.
Crews report fire coming from the gutter line and are working to open up the area for better access.
Firefighters have successfully charged the water line and are actively applying water to the fire.
Firefighters searched inside and found smoke on the upper floors and a clear basement. No injuries have been reported. Brewster Ave is closed at Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave.
Cincinnati fire officials confirmed a working fire at 11:57 PM at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, with flames showing from the roof and crews stretching hose lines, according to fire radio.
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the flames on the third floor. Water lines are being charged.
A Citizen user's video shows smoke emanating from the residence's front.
Firefighters confirm the basement is clear of smoke and fire.
Firefighters confirm a fire on the roof and are assessing the need for additional units.
Crews first reported light smoke on arrival at 11:53 before the fire broke through. No injuries have been reported. Expect Brewster Ave to be closed at Montgomery.
Cincinnati firefighters are at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, near Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave, where flames are showing from the top floor at the front of the building, according to fire radio at 11:54 PM.
Firefighters upstairs report no visible fire but some smoke present.
Firefighters are investigating a possible roof fire at the multifamily building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible from the top floor of the building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible at a three-story multifamily building.
Firefighters have received a report of an unknown incident.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1832 Brewster Ave.
According to District Chief Caligery, firefighters arrived at a group home to find visible smoke but minimal flames. Upon entering the building, crews discovered significant fire burning within the walls and eaves, prompting an upgrade to a one-alarm structure fire. As additional personnel were needed, the response escalated to a two-alarm fire, involving approximately 58 firefighters. Multiple residents were displaced, and the American Red Cross, Building Department, and Duke Energy were notified. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
The secondary search of the entire building is complete and confirmed clear.
Firefighters plan to start ventilation to locate any remaining fire.
Firefighters are opening up the area around the front-right corner on the third floor to address smoke.
Firefighters are addressing a hot spot in the knee wall on the third floor.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the second floor, confirming it is clear.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the first floor and are now moving to the second floor.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings down and attempting to knock down the fire.
The secondary search of the basement is complete and clear. Crews are moving to search the first floor.
Fire crews continue searching for fire in the attic and are conducting a secondary search of the building.
Two additional fire companies are being sent to assist with pulling and sealing.
Firefighters are conducting a secondary search of the basement to look for anyone trapped.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings to address fire in the attic area. Primary search of all floors is complete.
Firefighters confirm utilities are shut off, and they continue to address fire in the attic space.
Fire crews are rotating crews on the third floor as they continue their efforts.
Firefighters have requested the building department, a fire investigator, and Red Cross assistance.
The fire is now declared a second-alarm fire.
Firefighters report the physical fire is no longer active, but they will continue to open up the area.
All residents have safely evacuated the building, according to firefighters.
Firefighters are on the third floor and working on the roof to address the fire.
Crews are preparing to access the knee wall.
Firefighters report the fire is located in the knee wall and surrounding a dormer on the outside.
Crews report fire coming from the gutter line and are working to open up the area for better access.
Firefighters have successfully charged the water line and are actively applying water to the fire.
Firefighters searched inside and found smoke on the upper floors and a clear basement. No injuries have been reported. Brewster Ave is closed at Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave.
Cincinnati fire officials confirmed a working fire at 11:57 PM at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, with flames showing from the roof and crews stretching hose lines, according to fire radio.
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the flames on the third floor. Water lines are being charged.
A Citizen user's video shows smoke emanating from the residence's front.
Firefighters confirm the basement is clear of smoke and fire.
Firefighters confirm a fire on the roof and are assessing the need for additional units.
Crews first reported light smoke on arrival at 11:53 before the fire broke through. No injuries have been reported. Expect Brewster Ave to be closed at Montgomery.
Cincinnati firefighters are at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, near Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave, where flames are showing from the top floor at the front of the building, according to fire radio at 11:54 PM.
Firefighters upstairs report no visible fire but some smoke present.
Firefighters are investigating a possible roof fire at the multifamily building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible from the top floor of the building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible at a three-story multifamily building.
Firefighters have received a report of an unknown incident.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1832 Brewster Ave.
According to District Chief Caligery, firefighters arrived at a group home to find visible smoke but minimal flames. Upon entering the building, crews discovered significant fire burning within the walls and eaves, prompting an upgrade to a one-alarm structure fire. As additional personnel were needed, the response escalated to a two-alarm fire, involving approximately 58 firefighters. Multiple residents were displaced, and the American Red Cross, Building Department, and Duke Energy were notified. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
The secondary search of the entire building is complete and confirmed clear.
Firefighters plan to start ventilation to locate any remaining fire.
Firefighters are opening up the area around the front-right corner on the third floor to address smoke.
Firefighters are addressing a hot spot in the knee wall on the third floor.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the second floor, confirming it is clear.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the first floor and are now moving to the second floor.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings down and attempting to knock down the fire.
The secondary search of the basement is complete and clear. Crews are moving to search the first floor.
Fire crews continue searching for fire in the attic and are conducting a secondary search of the building.
Two additional fire companies are being sent to assist with pulling and sealing.
Firefighters are conducting a secondary search of the basement to look for anyone trapped.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings to address fire in the attic area. Primary search of all floors is complete.
Firefighters confirm utilities are shut off, and they continue to address fire in the attic space.
Fire crews are rotating crews on the third floor as they continue their efforts.
Firefighters have requested the building department, a fire investigator, and Red Cross assistance.
The fire is now declared a second-alarm fire.
Firefighters report the physical fire is no longer active, but they will continue to open up the area.
All residents have safely evacuated the building, according to firefighters.
Firefighters are on the third floor and working on the roof to address the fire.
Crews are preparing to access the knee wall.
Firefighters report the fire is located in the knee wall and surrounding a dormer on the outside.
Crews report fire coming from the gutter line and are working to open up the area for better access.
Firefighters have successfully charged the water line and are actively applying water to the fire.
Firefighters searched inside and found smoke on the upper floors and a clear basement. No injuries have been reported. Brewster Ave is closed at Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave.
Cincinnati fire officials confirmed a working fire at 11:57 PM at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, with flames showing from the roof and crews stretching hose lines, according to fire radio.
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the flames on the third floor. Water lines are being charged.
A Citizen user's video shows smoke emanating from the residence's front.
Firefighters confirm the basement is clear of smoke and fire.
Firefighters confirm a fire on the roof and are assessing the need for additional units.
Crews first reported light smoke on arrival at 11:53 before the fire broke through. No injuries have been reported. Expect Brewster Ave to be closed at Montgomery.
Cincinnati firefighters are at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, near Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave, where flames are showing from the top floor at the front of the building, according to fire radio at 11:54 PM.
Firefighters upstairs report no visible fire but some smoke present.
Firefighters are investigating a possible roof fire at the multifamily building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible from the top floor of the building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible at a three-story multifamily building.
Firefighters have received a report of an unknown incident.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1832 Brewster Ave.
According to District Chief Caligery, firefighters arrived at a group home to find visible smoke but minimal flames. Upon entering the building, crews discovered significant fire burning within the walls and eaves, prompting an upgrade to a one-alarm structure fire. As additional personnel were needed, the response escalated to a two-alarm fire, involving approximately 58 firefighters. Multiple residents were displaced, and the American Red Cross, Building Department, and Duke Energy were notified. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
The secondary search of the entire building is complete and confirmed clear.
Firefighters plan to start ventilation to locate any remaining fire.
Firefighters are opening up the area around the front-right corner on the third floor to address smoke.
Firefighters are addressing a hot spot in the knee wall on the third floor.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the second floor, confirming it is clear.
Firefighters have completed the secondary search on the first floor and are now moving to the second floor.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings down and attempting to knock down the fire.
The secondary search of the basement is complete and clear. Crews are moving to search the first floor.
Fire crews continue searching for fire in the attic and are conducting a secondary search of the building.
Two additional fire companies are being sent to assist with pulling and sealing.
Firefighters are conducting a secondary search of the basement to look for anyone trapped.
Firefighters are pulling ceilings to address fire in the attic area. Primary search of all floors is complete.
Firefighters confirm utilities are shut off, and they continue to address fire in the attic space.
Fire crews are rotating crews on the third floor as they continue their efforts.
Firefighters have requested the building department, a fire investigator, and Red Cross assistance.
The fire is now declared a second-alarm fire.
Firefighters report the physical fire is no longer active, but they will continue to open up the area.
All residents have safely evacuated the building, according to firefighters.
Firefighters are on the third floor and working on the roof to address the fire.
Crews are preparing to access the knee wall.
Firefighters report the fire is located in the knee wall and surrounding a dormer on the outside.
Crews report fire coming from the gutter line and are working to open up the area for better access.
Firefighters have successfully charged the water line and are actively applying water to the fire.
Firefighters searched inside and found smoke on the upper floors and a clear basement. No injuries have been reported. Brewster Ave is closed at Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave.
Cincinnati fire officials confirmed a working fire at 11:57 PM at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, with flames showing from the roof and crews stretching hose lines, according to fire radio.
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the flames on the third floor. Water lines are being charged.
A Citizen user's video shows smoke emanating from the residence's front.
Firefighters confirm the basement is clear of smoke and fire.
Firefighters confirm a fire on the roof and are assessing the need for additional units.
Crews first reported light smoke on arrival at 11:53 before the fire broke through. No injuries have been reported. Expect Brewster Ave to be closed at Montgomery.
Cincinnati firefighters are at a three-story, three-family home at 1832 Brewster Ave in Evanston, near Montgomery Rd and Trimble Ave, where flames are showing from the top floor at the front of the building, according to fire radio at 11:54 PM.
Firefighters upstairs report no visible fire but some smoke present.
Firefighters are investigating a possible roof fire at the multifamily building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible from the top floor of the building.
Firefighters report light smoke visible at a three-story multifamily building.
Firefighters have received a report of an unknown incident.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1832 Brewster Ave.
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Now a 2 alarm working structure fire Duke electric and Bldg department and an investigator called to the scene. Unclear on any injuries at this time
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Now a 2 alarm working structure fire Duke electric and Bldg department and an investigator called to the scene. Unclear on any injuries at this time
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