TROY, NY - On June 14th at 1:46 p.m., the City of Troy Fire Department was dispatched to 83 5th Avenue for a reported structure fire. The caller reported smoke coming from the kitchen cabinets and walls. Engine 4, Engine 2, Engine 1, the Rescue Squad, Truck 1, Truck 2, Medic 4, and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene.

Police units arrived before the fire department and encountered heavy smoke conditions on the second and third floors. Officers immediately began evacuating the residence. Engine 4 arrived shortly afterward, advanced to the second floor, and immediately transmitted a Signal 30 for a working structure fire.

The next-arriving engine company laid a supply line to Engine 4 and connected to a nearby hydrant. Firefighters deployed a 1¾-inch handline to the second and third floors and began opening up the walls to gain access to the fire. Crews inside notified command that ladders were needed at the rear of the building so firefighters could begin opening the exterior wall, as they believed the fire was traveling upward through the wall voids. As firefighters pulled apart the walls and ceiling, they located the fire extending through the concealed void space and quickly began knocking it down.

Firefighters on the third floor advised command that heavy smoke conditions remained. Crews on the second floor continued opening the ceiling while firefighters on the third floor checked the floors and walls for additional fire extension. Command also requested the response of Code Enforcement.

The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes. Once crews confirmed that all visible fire had been extinguished, firefighters used ventilation fans to clear smoke from the structure.

Fire investigators arrived on scene and began investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported.

The incident was brought under control quickly due to the aggressive interior attack and coordinated efforts of the Troy Fire Department. Firefighters returned to service approximately 30 minutes later.