Fire Captain Michael A. Washington reported on a one alarm structure fire which occurred this morning in Sayler Park. At 6:30 AM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire at 130 Monitor Avenue.

Initial arriving fire units arrived on the scene and confirmed a “working structure” fire in a two-story brick five unit apartment building. Fire units conducted an aggressive interior fire attack while simultaneously searching for any trapped occupants. Engine Co.50 the first arriving “Engine Company” on the scene did affect a rescue of an occupant from one of the apartments. The fire was controlled in relatively a short amount of time.

The occupant was treated at the scene and transported to an area hospital for injuries related to the fire. The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit is on the scene investigating this incident. The origin and cause is yet to be determined. Damage is estimated at $20,000.00 dollars. Smoke alarms were present and operational! There were no fire fighters injured.

The Cincinnati Fire Department urgently reminds you to change your battery in your smoke alarm if you already have done so!!!!!!

For further information please contact District-Two Fire Chief John Zompero at: (513) 352-2322 or the Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit at: (513) 352-1685.