District-One Fire Chief Stephen Phillips reported on two, one alarm structure fires which occurred earlier today in Mount Auburn. At 10:17 AM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire in a vacant four-story brick apartment building.

Initial arriving fire units discovered heavy smoke showing from the second floor. Fire fighters had to force entry to gain access to the building, once inside a mattress on the second floor was found on fire. Fire fighters extinguished the fire while simultaneous checking for any occupants and ventilating the structure. Fire fighters remained on the scene for one and one half hours.

At 11:58 AM fire fighters would be dispatched to the above location for a report of a structure fire involving the fourth floor and attic space. Initial arriving fire units discovered flames and smoke showing from the upper stories. This fire would be quickly extinguished. Fire fighters would remain on the scene for forty-five minutes.

The Cincinnati Fire Department’s Fire Investigative Unit investigated both fires origin and cause. Both fires are currently listed as “Undetermined”. Damage is estimated at $35,000.00 dollars. No smoke alarms were present there were no reports of fire fighters or civilians being injured.

For further information please contact District-One Fire Chief Stephen Phillips at: (513) 352-2311