FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/24/2023

District 1, (O) 513-352-2311 (C) 531-368-1258
Gregory Martin, District Fire Chief, Gregory.Martin@cincinnati-oh.gov

Address: 5376 Holland Dr, Winton Hills Neighborhood

Dispatch Time: 1635 Hrs

Type of Incident: 1 Alarm Fire

Response Efforts/Number of Firefighters on Scene: 44 Firefighters

Civilian or Firefighter Injuries: None

Estimated Damage: $100,000

Cause: Undetermined

Number of People Displaced: 1

Smoke Detectors Present: Yes, Not Operating

Incident Description: 

The Cincinnati Fire Dispatch received a call for a community playground area that was set on fire. 
While E38 was on scene at the playground, it was found that smoke was coming from a 2-story 
townhome next to the playground area. E38 advanced a hoseline into the townhome and extinguished 
the fire while other units conducted a rapid search of the townhome to ensure no victims were inside. 
All floors were found to be clear. The fire was confined to the initial townhome and there was no 
extension into any of the adjoining units. There were no injuries to any civilians or firefighters. No 
working smoke detectors were found in the unit. 1 adult female will be displaced and the Cincinnati Red 
Cross was notified for assistance. The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit is on scene conducting their 
investigation as to the cause. Any further questions can be forwarded to the Cincinnati Fire 
Investigation Unit.