Firefighters raced to multiple structure fires burning at the same time or right after one another. Here is a recap of what has been happening in the last two to three hours in the City of Boston.
BEACON STREET
520 Block | Dumpster fire. Near 1583 Beacon Street x Massachusetts Avenue
2102 EST | E33 arrived
295 block | Outside Fire. Near 1579 Beacon Street x Exeter Street.
2118 EST | L15 arrived
2119 EST | Engine Company is at
297 block | Structure Fire. 7-story apartment building. Originally outside fire extended into the basement.
2215 EST | 9-1-1 call received.
2216 EST | 1-alarm fire response.
2218 EST | Fire in basement, extending to walls. 2nd alarm requested by Command. E4 (2nd Alarm) arrived
2219 EST | L24 (2nd Alarm) arrived, 3 lines operating
2220 EST | Originally outside fire extended inside building, Special unit arrived
2221 EST | Air Unit arrived
2223 EST | C22 (2nd Alarm) arrived. Fire extended into basement, up floors 1 and 2. 4 lines operating.
2225 EST | Primary search negative, 4 operating lines, Ladder Company opening up walls & checking for extensions.
2231 EST | Fire knocked down, still checking for extension. Companies in overhaul.
2233 EST | Kilo 6 (2nd Alarm) arrived.
2243 EST | Kilo 48 (2nd Alarm) arrived.
2341 EST | Alpha 10 (2nd Alarm) arrived.
2346 EST | 9 residents displaced. Property loss estimated at $150,000. FIU is investigating. Cause unknown.
Credit | Boston Fire Department
CLARENDON STREET
420 Public Alley | Trash fire. Near 1578 Beacon Street.
2128 EST | Ladder 17, E22 arrived at
2131 EST | Car 4
EXETER STREET
House #11 | Trash fire. Near 1579 Beacon Street and Exeter Street.
2118 EST | E7 is at
2136 EST | Kilo 6
2137 EST | Car 4 is at
House #11 | Trash fire now structure fire. Near 1579 Beacon Street x Exeter.
On Friday night, January 8th, a fire broke out on the first floor of a nail salon in a 3-story commercial (mixed-use) structure then spread to other businesses. What would start out as a 1st Alarm response, would quickly escalate to a 7th Alarm.
Firefighters brought the fire under control at 0851 EST on Saturday for the incident that was listed as Box 4464. 136-15 37th Avenue, on Main Street x 37th Avenue in the Flushing area in Queens, New York
FDNY members operated on scene of a 7-alarm fire earlier this morning at 136-15 37th Avenue in Queens. pic.twitter.com/MKgcr8jzwi
Firefighters spent the morning on Saturday, January 9th with their continuous firefight from in frigid temps overnight with challenges they had in getting water on the fire due to difficult access.
Seven firefighters suffered minor injuries and three businesses were gutted.
The Queens Borough President Donovan Richards states his office stands ready to provide assistance to these businesses.
Significant events that played out during this incident:
January 9th
7th Alarm (0519)
6th Alarm (0643)
5th Alarm (0221)
4th Alarm (0122)
3rd Alarm (0022)
2nd Alarm (0011)
January 8th
1st Alarm (2357)
QUEENS FIRE HISTORY | For fires or incidents greater than 2nd alarms.
January 9 Fire. Credit: NYC EM
Queens has been known for its escalated fire alarms as many of the structures are attached to one another, called row houses that are made of old wood and several do not have smoke alarms.
In this day in age, it would not be surprising to know that many businesses also have not upgraded to sprinklers.
FDNY firefighters and their agency overall have been working tirelessly to educate and help provide the necessary tools to help their communities to become fire smart.
Here are some of the fires from over the years and even our most recent history in the last five years.
2012
October 30
Large fire during Hurricane Sandy shows the large fire footprint left behind after the gigantic inferno in the Breezy Point area. 50 homes were destroyed.
Photo Credit: AR-1 DMAT
2013
April
11 injured with four in critical condition. Early morning house fire.
2014
March 15
Large multi-alarm brush fire. So big and robust, it is picked up on a local news radar of just how gigantic it is from its smoke plume.
Home under construction catches on fire and taking two homes with it.
2016
August 4
Big fire breaks out on Queens Blvd and 34-38th Streets. 3rd alarm. Commercial structure fire.
2017
January 30
More than 160 firefighters responded, fought a huge blaze at a restaurant and injuring five people.
April 23
Five were killed including three children in a residential (dwelling) fire. Media reports there was no smoke alarm.
Credit: NYC EM
September
A landlord dies in a residential home fire.
2018
March 16
Scrap yard fire. 5th Alarm. 187-10 Jamaica Avenue. Yard backs up to the Long Island Railroad. All LIRR trains were stopped during the incident.
April
Three are killed in a house fire.
June 4
Nine FDNY firefighters are hurt along with two civilians.
June 18
Bellerose Manor section. One person died. 7 firefighters were injured with conditions of minor to serious. Fire broke out around 1900 hours EST.
September 29
3rd alarm. House fire
4th alarm. Auto body shop.
December 13
5-alarm. 1-story commercial building on Queens Blvd. heavy fire and smoke conditions. Backdraft and explosion occurred. Minor injuries (firefighters).
December 27
Transformer explosion at Con Edison plant. LaGuardia Airport goes on lockdown and on emergency power. Many inbound flights holding and diverting. Passengers were held on aircraft at gates. Ground stop in effect. Turned the sky neon blue.
Credit: NYC EM
2019
February 24
3rd alarm. House fire. 3-alarm. Structure fire. Box 4630. 94-02 42nd Avenue. Heavy fire on floors 1 and 2 of a 3-story private dwelling.
March 13
House fire. Child killed. Six others injured.
April 5
3-alarms. 93-13 101st Avenue. 2-story commercial structure with mixed occupancy. Fire in two buildings. Ozone Park.
July 10
An entire family perishes inside their home. Residential structure fire.
2020
January 5
4 alarm. 78-17 101st Avenue. Fire throughout the whole building with extension to exposures 2 A, a 2-story wood dwelling. Ozone Park in Queens.
January 8
4 Alarm commercial structure fire.
March 10
3-alarm. Box 9361. 97-12 Northern Blvd. Fire in 3-story mixed use building with extension to exposures.
July 23
Multiple calls come in for a lightning strike of a home.
3-alarm. 22-11 New Haven. Heavy fire on 5th floor extending to 6th floor. 7-floor multiple dwelling.
December 9
6-alarm fire in Queens. Box 66-9633, 109-25 Jamaica Avenue. Firefighters on-scene within three minutes but challenges arose as the fire quickly spread in old row wood frame buildings causing 40 people to be displaced. No injuries were reported.
Information has been gleaned from verified FD sources, media and eyewitness accounts. Dates are approximate as published on digital platforms. – Ed.
Credit: FDNY
“Working alarms are the most critical component of your escape plan. Be #FDNYSmart – have both a smoke and CO alarm, or a combination smoke/CO alarm, where you sleep and on every level of your home, including basements. See more at http://fdnysmart.org” – FDNY
The FDNY says that 1/3 of home fires occur usually during the months of December through February and most are preventable
Here are some tips in order to become #FDNYSmart:
Most candle fire victims are between ages 5-9. Keep them out of their reach.
Keep hallways and exits clear of clutter. This will allow an easier escape during a fire, and will give first responders access to your home during an emergency.
Keep space heaters at least 3 ft. from bedding, curtains, and other materials, and always plug your heater directly into the wall.
Torrance Police are on-scene to the Del Amo Fashion Center (Mall) reports of 500-plus teenagers rushed in the Del Amo Mall with some eyewitness accounts to local media outlets as looting some of its stores.
Media is reporting at least one person has been shot near the Burlington Coat Factory side of the mall.
Multiple agencies worked together to clear the shopping mall, evacuate any of the employees and other persons, while setting up a perimeter, searching for subjects and suspects. Additionally, detainee buses were ordered and arrived on-scene.
Barrier buses were also set-up to block major entrances and mall driveways.
The Dispatch Center was getting calls of small number of groups had arrived outside one hotel and another big box store and loitering. It was unknown if they were part of the same original group or a new one arriving in the area.
Around 2030 hours PT, air was opened to respond to normal calls for service.
If see something, say something by not approaching them and calling 9-1-1 when you are in a safe and secure location.
Live coverage is on our Twitter page @nwfireblog . We are currently off this incident for live coverage on Twitter but we are monitoring the scanner feed.
Info will be shared if the situation changes or new information is released by verified Law Enforcement officials.
Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the area of North Main Street and West Union Street for a commercial structure fire on January 9, 2021 evening. The building is located near a 7-11 and Shell station.
Credit: JFRDJAX
Firefighters arrived just after 1736 hours PT and reporting a 2-story commercial building with fire from floor two. The building’s integrity was reported as unstable and collapsed shortly after arriving. Media reports which was retweeted by the City of Jacksonville (FL) states this was once a funeral home and vacant.
Over 100 firefighters would fight the stubborn blaze and was brought under control over one hour on the incident clock.
Significant events included: firefighters having to cool a propane tank at the nearby 7-11 store and working to set-up a collapse zone to keep all resources and firefighters safe.
Torrance Police are on-scene to the Del Amo Fashion Center (Mall) reports of 500-plus teenagers rushed in the Del Amo Mall with some seen as looting stores.
Media is reporting at least one person has been shot near the Burlington Coat Factory side of the mall.
A Police chopper is overhead and assisting Officers.
Mutual aid is en route.
AVOID THE AREA.
Police are working to clear the full shopping mall.
Due to Officer Safety, we will not be releasing Officer locations and some tweets may be on a delay.
This is a very active incident and we are unsure if anyone has been injured.
A Brush truck (Brush Truck 200) along with additional resources were dispatched at 1830 hours PT to the the Mt. Baldi Ski Lift for a reported 9-1-1 call regarding a camp fire in the south parking lot.
This is an active incident and units are still en route.
Fire units 8N4, A62A, E61, E63, M61, M63, B62B and 8R23 have been dispatched to a motorcyclist down on 88th Street NE at State Avenue in Marysville, Washington.
There are no other vehicles reportedly seen in the area.
San Bernardino County firefighters are fighting a large commercial structure fire in the 600 block of North Arrowhead with heavy fire on the Delta side and extension to the first floor of the building.
This is a developing story. Very limited sources reporting.
Snohomish County Firefighters are currently en route to a residential structure fire in the 5400 block of 101st Place NW in Marysville, Washington State. It is said that the fan in the home’s bathroom caught fire.
Units dispatched are A62, B61, E61, E63, E68, L62, M61.
An avalanche occurred at 1515 hours PT on Saturday, January 9, 2021, for a size 3 Avalanche response by the RCMP Whistler and Whistler SAR to the Cowboy Ridge, which is just south of Whistler.
RCMP Officials are asking the public to call if you were in the area or are still in the area by calling them at 604-932-3044.
Though Law Enforcement says all parties are accounted for and they have ID’d all those who were in the area earlier, they are working to ensure no other persons are still in the area. Lots of resources have been activated.
It is unknown which SAR units are en route to the area, such as avalanche search dogs and the Ski Patrol unit member like we have here in the United States.
This is a developing story and updates will be posted as information is received.
ABOUT COWRIDGE RIDGE
Cowboy Ridge is said to be a popular area for backcountry skiers which is like the final downhill leg of a marathon skiing tour that has room for lots of twists and turns as you wind down from the Singing Pass Trail into Whistler Village.
It is said to be the playground for the more experienced skiers and advanced alike.
