FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jul 4, 2023

District 1, 513-352-2311
Mathew Rotert, District Fire Chief, Mathew.Rotert@cincinnati-oh.gov

Address: 5709 Luhn Ave

Dispatch Time:  2040

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Response Efforts/Number of Firefighters on Scene: 44 Firefighters

Civilian or Firefighter Injuries: None

Estimated Damage: $10,000

Cause: Accidental

Number of People Displaced: None

Smoke Detectors Present: None Found

Incident Description:

Fire companies were dispatched for a report of a house on fire. The first arriving company reported 
smoke showing from the front of the building. An aggressive interior attack was initiated and the fire 
was knocked down in approximately 5 minutes. A primary search of the building was performed and a 
cat was found on the second floor and brought out safely. There were no injuries and the cause was 
determined to be an errant firework.