FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5/1/2023

District 2, 513-352-2322
John Rais, Fire Captain, John.Rais@cincinnati-oh.gov

Address: 630 Riddle Rd

Dispatch Time: 2349 hrs
 
Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Response Efforts/Number of Firefighters on Scene: 1 Alarm 40 Firefighters

Civilian or Firefighter Injuries: None

Estimated Damage: $100,000

Cause: Undetermined

Number of People Displaced: 3

Smoke Detectors Present: N/A

Incident Description: 

Fire companies were dispatched to the above address for a fire in the attic of a 2 story, single family 
home with an attic. First arriving units reported heavy smoke showing from the attic where they located 
a working fire. An aggressive, interior attack brought the fire under control in approximately 10 minutes. 
All occupants had escaped prior to Fire Department arrival. There were no injuries to civilians or 
firefighters. The Red Cross is assisting three displaced occupants and several pets. Cincinnati Fire 
Investigators are still on scene determining the cause of the fire.