A car crashed into a condominium complex Friday night in San Jose, hitting a gas main and setting the entire building on fire, according to a San Jose Police Department official. Read the article………………………….
Yet Another Building Fire Likely a Result of Combustible Cladding – United Arab Emirates High-Rise Tower
On Tuesday, 5 May 2020, residents had to flee the 48-storey Abbco Tower in Sharjah as a result of the building catching fire, with flames shooting up the sides of the building. Reports say that the fire caused flaming debris to spray neighbouring parking lots and left metal siding littered on surrounding streets. Luckily, there […]
Crews battle fire at Plainfield Twp. condo (MI)
Crews were on scene of a fire at an apartment complex in Kent County early Tuesday. The fire broke out around midnight at the Valley Townhomes on Tamarack Turn Street, off of Pine Forest Blvd. Read the article……………………………
Fire crews battle condo fire in Wailea (HI)
Firefighters worked into the afternoon Saturday to extinguish a fire reported late Friday night that caused $1.75 million in damage to an unoccupied luxury condominium unit in Wailea. Read the article…………………………….
Fire Crews Rescue a Dozen in Hayward Condo Blaze (CA)
Firefighters rescued at least a dozen people Monday morning in a two-alarm blaze at a condo complex in Hayward, according to fire officials. Watch the news report……………………………….
Indian Harbour Beach Volunteer Fire Unit Rescues Woman from Fourth Floor Condo Blaze (FL)
Upon arrival, fire units discovered a woman trapped on a fourth-floor balcony, who was rescued by Truck 56 crew, which extended its ladder to extract the occupant. According to Indian Harbour Beach Volunteer Fire Department officials, the fire was contained to the condo unit of origin on the fourth floor, although multiple other condo units […]
Fire at downtown Toronto condo prompts evacuation (ON)
A third-floor condo fire sent thick clouds of black smoke over part of downtown Toronto on Thursday, forcing scores of people from their homes. The mid-morning fire and efforts to contain it caused extensive damage to the surrounding units in the 21-storey building on George St. between Adelaide and Richmond Sts., with windows cracked or […]
Fire rips through Lisle condo building, injuring 1 (IL)
A person suffered minor injuries Tuesday night in a fire that tore through a Lisle condominium building in the west suburbs. Read the article…………………………
26 displaced after fire at Mpls. condo complex (MN)
Firefighters in Minneapolis responded to an early-morning fire that fortunately left residents uninjured. Crews were called to a condo complex at 3600 Penn Ave. North around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday. The fire, which raged to 2-alarm, required some of the building’s residents to be rescued by fire ladders. Read the article……………………………
Fire at Mound condos injures 2, displaces up to 70 (MN)
A three-alarm fire broke out just before 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at a condominium complex in Mound, injuring two and displacing 60-70 people from their homes one day before the Easter holiday. Read the article………………………..
1 Hospitalized After Family Escapes Westland Condo Fire (MI)
A Westland man is listed in stable condition at a local hospital after a fire broke out while his family slept. Authorities said the fire started at around 4 a.m Tuesday at a condominium in the area of Ann Arbor Trail and Middlebelt Rd. Read the article………………………….
Fire Destroys Winter Park Condominium: Owner Hasn’t Been Located (CO)
One person is unaccounted for after an early morning fire at a condominium complex in Winter Park. The fire started just after 3 a.m. Monday. Read the article………………………………
Coronavirus: Residential fire in Indio tied to rental running ‘shelter-in-place special’ (CA)
Ilyad Khoury, president of Avail Property Management, a company that runs the homeowner’s association at the Montage development, said he has been receiving complaints about short-term vacation rentals being operated in violation of the various orders against them. Read the article………………………………
Residents in 11-unit condo in North Attleboro evacuated after early morning fire (MA)
Numerous people were evacuated from a multi-unit condominium building of Route 1A early Thursday morning following a small fire. The fire was traced to a dryer but filled the building with smoke, fire officials said. Read the article………………………….
Leesburg firefighters battle blaze that damages four condo units (FL)
The crews were called Wednesday to a burning residence in the Highland Lakes area, which was confirmed when Engine 82 arrived on scene a short time later. Two condos suffered heavy damage in the blaze, while two others had moderate-to-heavy damage. Read the article……………………….
Two-Alarm Fire Scorches South Denver Condo (CO)
Three units of a south Denver condominium complex were damaged following a two-alarm fire Wednesday afternoon. Read the article………………………
One person injured in early-morning condo fire in Burnsville (MN)
One person was seriously hurt in an early-morning condominium fire Saturday in Burnsville. According to the Burnsville Fire Department, firefighters responded to Ridgeview Condominums in the 2900 block of Nicollet Avenue South shortly after midnight on the report of a smoke alarm sounding in the building. Read the article……………………….
Crews battling fire at Brown Suburban Condominiums on Bardstown Road (KY)
Fire crews are on scene of the Brown Suburban Condominiums on Bardstown Road Sunday afternoon after reports of a structure fire. According to Metrosafe, calls came in around 12:38 p.m. to a structure fire on the 3300 block of Bardstown Road. Extra fire crews were requested on scene to help extinguish the fire. Read the […]
Fire damages condo complex for second time this year (GA)
Firefighters spent several hours battling a fire at the Camelot Condominium complex on Old National Highway in the City of South Fulton Thursday night……This is the same complex where a large fire displaced dozens of residents in late January Read the article…………………………
Three-Alarm Condo Fire Breaks Out, Closing Several Roads In Stamford (CT)
Several area roadways are closed as firefighters are on the scene of a three-alarm fire at a large condominium complex. Read the article……………………….
Two-alarm fire forces temporary evacuation of Claymont condo complex (DE)
Most residents of the Towers of Valley Run condos in Claymont are back in their units now after a two-alarm fire Sunday morning. Claymont firefighters were dispatched to the 27 thousand block of Valley Run Drive around 12:30 a.m. on March 1, 2020, and found fire and smoke coming from the third floor of a […]
Firefighters Battle Wind, Flames as Blaze Guts Jersey Shore Condos
Flames whipped by strong winds tore through a Jersey Shore condominium Thursday morning forcing firefighters to call on reinforcements to keep the blaze from spreading to neighboring homes. The fire began just before 5 a.m. at the complex on 12th Street at the bay in Brigantine, Atlantic County. Fire Department Chief Tiger Platt explained what […]
One dead after fire at Gulfport condominium (MS)
One person has died after being pulled from a burning condo Wednesday morning in Gulfport, said Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt. The fire happened around 6 a.m. at the Racquet Club Condominiums on Courthouse Road Read the article……………………….
Faulty ceiling light likely caused fire at Madison condo complex, firefighters say (WI)
The Madison Fire Department believes a faulty ceiling light likely caused a fire inside a condo building. When firefighters arrived, they had trouble find where the smoke was coming from, the release said. The crew eventually found a small fire in a hallway leading to multiple garages. Read the article……………………….
Sprinkler Stops Fire At Kingstowne Condo (VA)
A sprinkler system put out a fire at a condo building Friday, Feb. 14 in Kingstowne, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The fire happened around 6:58 p.m. in the 6800 block of Brindle Heath Way. Firefighters arrived to find a sprinkler had already extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. Read the article…………………………
Sprinkler system helped contain condo fire (WI)
A sprinkler system and fast-acting firefighters keep a fire in a downtown La Crosse condo unit from spreading further Monday morning. The La Crosse Fire Department was called to the Gateway Terrace Condominiums at 100 North 6th Street at 9:18 a.m. after a fire alarm was reported. Read the article………………………….
Honolulu firefighters douse Ala Wai Manor condo fire (HI)
Honolulu firefighters doused a condo fire in McCully this morning. The fire was brought under control shortly before 8 a.m., according to communications from Honolulu Fire Department officials. Read the article……………………….
Almost a year after fire, residents of 24 condos in NKY still displaced
It’s been almost a year since 24 condos in Northern Kentucky were destroyed in a fire. The people who live there figured the rebuild would take a while, but they weren’t counting on it taking this long. Condo owners were told at the beginning of March they’d get their keys back and they’d be able […]
Family jumps to safety, 2 rescued after condo fire displaces 60 (GA)
Two men were rescued and a family was forced to jump from a balcony after a large fire broke out Wednesday at a South Fulton condominium complex. Read the article…………………………..
Fire At River Park House Condos Forces Residents Out In Rain (PA)
A high-rise fire forced residents out in the rain in Wynnefield Heights overnight. The fire broke out in the 22-story River Park House on Conshohocken Avenue, around 12:30 a.m. Thursday. There were reports of an electrical fire on the 10th floor. Read the article………………………………
Woman pronounced dead at the scene of a Waterbury condo fire (CT)
Police say a woman was found dead inside a Waterbury condo this morning while crews battled a fire. First responders were called to 32 Manville Street around 7 a.m. for a reported structure fire. The fire was at the condominiums found at the address. Read the article………………………….
South Fulton officials open shelter after 60 residents displaced by condo fire (GA)
Several families lost everything they had after a fire destroyed a large section of a condo building in South Fulton on Wednesday. The Red Cross of Georgia, who responded to help out, said 60 residents were displaced from the fire at the Camelot Condominiums on Old National Highway. On Thursday, South Fulton city officials said […]
2 rescued after being trapped during fire at condo building (GA)
Two people had to be rescued after a fire broke out at a condo building on Wednesday in South Fulton. When the fire was still raging, people jumped in to action to help rescue two small children from a balcony. Video shows one person running with a ladder to aid them. A resident dropped them to […]
No one hurt after major fire in east end condo building (QC)
No one was hurt after a fire nearly destroyed an eight-unit condo building in Pointe-aux-Trembles Tuesday night. Read the article………………………..
Fire displaces 3 from waterfront condo on Oceanside harbor (CA)
A fire of unknown origin scorched a waterfront condominium on the Oceanside Harbor on Monday night, displacing three residents, authorities said. The non-injury blaze was reported a little after 9 p.m. in a third-floor unit at the Marina Del Mar condos on North Pacific Street along the South Harbor, Oceanside fire Battalion Chief Tim Scott […]
One person transported to hospital following fire at Murrells Inlet condominium (SC)
One person has been transported to the hospital following a fire at a Murrells Inlet condominium Thursday night. Georgetown Sheriff Carter Weaver said deputies and firefighters responded to the Ellington condominiums at Wachesaw East around 6 p.m. for a welfare check. Read the article…………………………
Firefighters respond to condo fire on Madison’s north side (WI)
Officials said everyone has evacuated the condo unit, but firefighters are still checking to see that the fire did not extend to nearby units. Read the article………………………
Firefighter, 2 others hurt in 2-alarm fire at Virginia Beach condo complex (VA)
The fire at Chesterfield Station Condominiums in Hilltop burned through one of the buildings. More than a dozen people were put out of their homes. Read the article………………………..
Fire destroys waste treatment facility at Pine Knoll Shores condo complex (NC)
Firefighters from three departments battled an early morning blaze at a condominium complex. Read the article………………………
Smoke detectors found disabled after condo fire, officials say (NH)
A fire at a condominium complex in Lebanon is under investigation after fire officials found that most of the smoke detectors in the units were missing or disabled. Watch the report…………………………..
Residents evacuated for 2-alarm condo fire in Westshore District (FL)
Tampa Fire Rescue battled a 2-alarm fire at a condominium complex in the Westshore District Saturday morning. The fire occurred at the Villa Sonoma complex at International Plaza. All residents were evacuated and no one was injured, the fire department said. Read the article………………………..
Bankview condo resident concerned about restoration company after December fire (AB)
Residents of a Bankview condo building that caught fire just before Christmas are still out of their homes — and one resident says now they are dealing with concerns about the restoration company. ProStar Cleaning & Restoration was tasked with the cleanup after fire ripped through Valhalla View on Dec. 20. Now Reilly Quinlan is […]
Disaster Loans Available for Dozens Put Out by Dallas Condo Fire (TX)
Help has arrived for dozens of people displaced by a massive condominium complex fire from early December in Dallas. The U.S. Small Business Administration declared the Dec. 4 fire at the Sable Ridge Condominium Complex, which impacted about 90 people near the intersection of Northwest Highway and Abrams Road, to be a disaster. Read the […]
5 Units Uninhabitable After Fire Hits Framingham Condo Complex (MA)
Five units in a Framingham condo complex were deemed uninhabitable after a fire broke out at the Oak Terrace Condominiums Thursday morning. The fire began in the building’s laundry room and spread to the roof, Acting Fire Chief Michael Dutcher said. Read the article…………………………..
4 people displaced after Fayetteville condo fire (NC)
Four people were displaced Thursday morning after a fire at Briarcliff Condos, the Fayetteville Fire Department said. Read the article………………………..
Residents Try To Recover After Destructive Apartment (condo) Fire (CO)
Multiple families are without a home after a fire tore through their condominium in the early hours of Dec. 21. The fire started ?around 1 a.m. at the Greystoke Apartments on South Reed Street near Wadsworth Boulevard and Chatfield Avenue. Read the article………………………
Smoke Detector Alerts Palatine Residents To Condo Fire (IL)
A smoke detector alerted a resident to a fire in a Palatine condominium building, which allowed everyone to evacuate their homes without injury. Upon arrival, firefighters accessed the second floor and found smoke in the hallway. After they entered the unit, they found smoke and flames. The initial firefighters on the scene used a pressurized […]
Residents displaced by Bankview condo fire out at least 16 months (AB)
Residents displaced by a fire two weeks ago have been told they won’t be able to move back into their homes for at least 16 months. Valhalla View in the Bankview community went up in flames less than two weeks ago, forcing residents in the building’s 56 units to make home elsewhere. Read the article……………………………
12 families homeless after condo fire in Mesa (AZ)
12 families are homeless after an condominium fire in Mesa. The fire broke out Friday afternoon at the Dobson Bay Club Condominium Homes off of Baseline And Alma School Roads. Read the article………………………….
Colorado Springs firefighters battle early morning condo fire (CO)
Firefighters are trying to figure out what sparked an early morning fire at a condo on the west side of town this morning. This happened at the Villla Sierra Condos off of Fontmore Road. The call came in around 3 a.m. Friday morning. Read the article………………………….