Fire Photos

1 Alarm 5580 River Road

CFDHISTORY ---›Fire Photos ---› 1 Alarm 5580 River Road

Date 2006-03-18

At 17:22 hous on March 18, 2006 a report of a fire in a garage was dispatched. The caller reported that the structure was located on Hillside Avenue east of Darby Road. The Fire Tower dispatched Engines 50, 37 Trucks 17, 24 RAT 21 Squad 14 Rescue 24 and Districts 2 & 1. Upon leaving quarters Engine 50 reported heavy smoke in the area.
Photograph - Steve Hagy

The initial report of the fire being in a garage proved to be erroneous. A small house was on the property and the building was totally involved upon the arrival of Engine 50.
Photograph - Steve Hagy

A line is moved into position at the rear of the house. District 1 Chief Howard Reed supervises firefighting activities on the south side of the building.
Photograph - Steve Hagy

The fire at the front of the home has been knocked down. Items were piled in the floor that made entry into the building unsafe.
Photograph - Steve Hagy

A large amount of brush and bushes at the rear of the building made gaining access to that area difficult. Here firefighters from Squad 14 stretch a second line around back.
Photograph - Steve Hagy

After some urban forestry was performed access to the rear of the building was improved and the fire was brought under control.
Photograph - Steve Hagy

Maybe we should pull down this wall!
Photograph - David J. Jones

Extinguishing hot spots after the main body of fire has been knocked down.
Photograph - David J. Jones

Due to the amount of debris in the building it was difficult to make entry to the structure.
Photograph - David J. Jones

Firefighters pull down the front wall of the home to gain access the the smoldering ruins. The scenic Ohio River flows across the street from the fire scene.
Photograph - Steve Hagy

A firefighter from Squad 14 checks with the homeowner regarding papers found in the blaze.
Photograph - David J. Jones

With the fire under control there is still overhauling to be done.
Photograph - Steve Hagy