Cincinnati 7-Alarmer

On March 4, 2023, at 0900, the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched forthe report of an abandoned industrial building on fire in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati. First alarm companies arrived to heavy smoke conditions in a Type IVheavy timber, concrete-block-and-brick manufacturing facility. Companies attempted an interiorattack but were met with heavy smoke and heat, so command went defensive. The second, third, fourth, and fifth alarms were struck not long into the incident. Cincinnati deployed 15 engine companies, seven truck companies, both heavy rescues, six medic units, two ALS supervisors, a fuel truck, all fourdistrict chiefs, a safety officer, Chief the Department Car1 and 4 assistant chiefs. Mutual aid came from Colerain Township, Green Township, Norwood, Springdale, Woodlawn, Madeira/Indian Hill, Springfield Township and the Hamilton County Drone unit. There were no civilian orfirefighterinjuries . The building was razed and units were on the scene fortwo days wetting down the debris.

- Submitted by Bill Strite, Cincinnati FD Photographer