House fire with multiple victims trapped on second floor, Westerville OH
Fire & ArsonA house fire occurred near Timberlake Drive in Westerville, Ohio. The fire affected a two-story single-family home with heavy smoke visible. Firefighters found a confirmed fire in the basement and multiple victims trapped on the second floor, some hanging from windows awaiting rescue. The second floor stairs were compromised, requiring ladder access. Rescue operations were underway with multiple victims located on the second floor.
Audio|Source: Westerville Police, Fire and EMS
04:41
Transcript:
00:00
Report of the fire near Timberlake Dr. Heavy smoke seen from opposite side of two-story house.
00:29
Working fire. Engine team attacking. Confirmed fire in basement. Victim[1] heard on second floor.
00:59
People hanging out second floor window for possible entry. Victim[1] small in upper window on alpha side.
01:28
Small victim present. Medical team there. Second victim located.
01:41
I don't want to go on the line.
01:42
Cop units responding, location near Cleveland and Maine.
01:46
Confirmed details. 80-year-old female near Cleveland southbound by McDonald's, wearing light clothing.
01:54
She is stumbling and unsteady on feet.
01:58
Messy hair and ponytail.
02:01
Details clear.
02:03
Report of fire near Timberlake Dr. Multiple calls with victims trapped.
02:13
Two-story single family home, heavy smoke from alpha side.
02:20
Working fire declared.
02:21
Engine attacking and stand by for 360 sweep.
02:23
Victim[1] confirmed on Charlie side, second floor.
02:30
Interior attack ongoing.
02:32
All units on scene.
02:34
Entry made at Charlie side window.
02:37
Commands acknowledged. Understood.
02:38
Traffic noted near scene.
02:40
Second floor stairs compromised.
02:41
Unable to access second floor by stairs.
02:42
Need alternative access as stairs are compromised.
02:48
Hold first floor position.
02:50
Ladder placed on alpha side.
02:52
Unit going right side.
02:53
Victim[1]s located at alpha bravo corner second floor window.
02:55
Multiple victims at second floor window.
02:57
Confirmed victims at corner second floor window.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Victim: Victim(s) reported trapped
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Location mentioned:
Timberlake Dr, Westerville, OH 43081
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