Fire Captain Michael A. Washington reported on a two alarm structure fire that occurred this morning in Westwood. At 8:12 AM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received several telephone calls reporting a structure fire at the above address.

Initial arriving fire units discovered heavy fire and smoke showing from the basement area of a two-story (frame) with an attic three family dwelling. Initial reports indicated that everyone was out of the building. Fire fighters conducted an aggressive interior attack on the fire in the basement, while simultaneously performing ventilation duties.

The fire traveled throughout the structure via pipe chases and interior voids which lead to fire being on all level of the building. A second alarm was transmitted for additional staffing. The fire was brought under control with an hour. The Cincinnati Fire Investigative Unit was called to the scene.

The origin and cause is listed as “Undetermined”. Forty-eight fire fighters were dispatched to this incident. There were no reports of injuries to fire fighters or civilians. Smoke alarms were present and sounding when the fire department arrived on the scene. The American Red Cross is assisting four adults they were displaced.

For further information please contact District-Three Fire Chief David Collini at: (513) 352-2333