News Releases

Green Shift crews responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 800 block of James Avenue at 4:12 PM on Sunday. It involved a shed outside of a detached garage at the home. The shed caught fire and it spread to the garage. On top of that, flames caused damage to the home itself and a neighbor’s house by melting off the siding. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries.

On May 7, 2022, the CFD responded to a residential structure fire in the 2400 block of Wilhoit Street. Engine 4 arrived on the scene at 11 PM and found a single-story residence with more than 60% involvement. Flames were visibly exiting the structure out of the front and side window as well as through the roof. A single occupant had safely exited the structure prior to the CFD’s arrival. Engine 4 established a water supply and initiated a transitional attacked starting defensively outside of the structure until additional personnel arrived to provide manpower for an attack team and RIT. Once in place, an interior offensive search and attack were made which led to a quick knockdown of the fire. Overhaul was done to ensure there were no more hot spots. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Engine 4, Ladder 5, Quint 10, Quint 6, Squad 1, Squad 7, Battalion 2, Battalion 3 (Red Shift) and CFD Investigations were on the call.

Blue Shift firefighters responded to a house fire Friday morning at 2 AM in the 2100 block of E 28th Street that was caused by candles. One adult and two children were home at the time and all got out safely. The fire caused significant damage to the interior of the house. The American Red Cross will be assisting the family.

The CFD worked a two-car crash with entrapment on Amnicola Highway (at S Access Rd) on Thursday morning. Two people were quickly extricated. Squad 7, Squad 19 and Quint 6 Blue Shift freed the trapped parties. There were no injuries. They were wearing their seatbelts.