Condo Tower Fire Is Reminder Of Lack Of Sprinklers In Older Buildings (HI)

There were no sprinklers when a fire broke out Thursday, shooting flames and black smoke from the 14th floor of a condo tower in Ala Moana, but the residents knew what to do.  Recently installed fire alarms and a public address system called on them to evacuate, and so they did.    Read the article………………………….

Homes Destroyed In 3-Alarm Fire At Aberdeen Condo Complex Thursday (NJ)

Two units were completely destroyed by the fire, and the fire spread to four condos total. Multiple families have been displaced by the fire. The American Red Cross, along with Aberdeen Twp. and Monmouth County OEM, are assisting with finding temporary housing for the victims.    Read the article………………………………..

Colorado woman without renters insurance loses everything in condo fire

A woman in Aurora says her life was changed in an instant when the condo she was renting caught on fire. It serves as a reminder to invest in renters insurance. While most property companies require it, this is a lesson in how valuable it can be.   Read the article………………………………

Fire in Rogers Park neighborhood guts condo unit (AK)

A fire that broke out in a Rogers Park condominium unit left one unit uninhabitable on Friday evening.  AFD is reporting the fire was contained to the unit of origin and other adjacent units are not in danger of igniting.   Read the article……………………………….

Early morning West Fargo fire rips through multi-unit condo (ND)

A West Fargo fire displaced several residents after it ripped through a condo building.  A spokesperson with the City of West Fargo says they fire began at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at 237 12th ½ Avenue East. Crews arrived to large flames and smoke pouring from the roof of the building. A ladder truck […]

Canyon fire re-ignites community action (CA)

In the aftermath of the three-alarm fire that suddenly broke out in Canyon last month, awakening residents – most of whom evacuated immediately to Pinehurst Road and beyond – the community is now coming together to hone battle plans for what may come.   Read the article………………………………

Renegade blaze destroys condos, acreage (TN)

Chris Cox, assistant Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency, said Wednesday night the fire would continue to burn for several days within the contained area.  No injuries were reported, but the Chronicle learned at least one family lost their year-round home when their condo was destroyed in the blaze. The fire consumed two buildings the housed […]

‘It’s torture by a thousand cuts’ | Residents still search for answers one year after Potomac Oaks Condominiums explosion (MD)

On November 16, 2022, a 36-year-old man reportedly took his own life setting off a chain of events that caused an explosion at the Potomac Oaks Condominiums. The explosion left 14 people injured but only the 36-year-old man was killed. Montgomery County Department of Police Chief Marcus Jones said in 2022 that investigators have no […]

Multiple families displaced after several Antioch condos damaged in fire (TN)

Multiple families were displaced after a fire that began in two garages spread and damaged multiple condos near Priest Lake on Tuesday, according to the Nashville Fire Department.  Officials said heavy fire began in two garages before spreading into one of the condos, that’s when a second alarm was called to the scene.   Read the […]

4 people escape fire at townhomes in DeKalb County (GA)

Emergency crews were called to 1119 Village Mainstreet in Stone Mountain around 4:45 a.m. Upon arrival, crews saw heavy flames and began working to put it out.  Officials say the fire broke out in a building comprised of four units. One of the units is occupied, and two sustained heavy fire damage.   Read the article………………………………..

Emergency crews respond to fire at Charleston condominium (SC)

The fire impacted five units with three being by water damage, according to Julazadeh.  Six people were inside the units when the fire started and one person was taken to a hospital, Julazadeh said. The fire department believed that she had lost one animal.    Read the article……………………………

Lahaina condos could trigger broader insurance woes (HI)

At least one condo project burned to the ground in the Lahaina fire. There are likely others damaged or destroyed, but although I’ve seen references to condos, I haven’t found a list identifying those with significant damage.  Rebuilding of condominiums is a trickier affair than rebuilding a single family residence.   Read the article………………………..

One woman dead after fire in Irondequoit (NY)

Several witnesses tell officials that they could see flames shooting out from a nearby window air-conditioning unit and after that, the condo was fully engulfed in flames.  Fire crews were able to pull a 59-year-old woman from the condo. She was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital where she died from her injuries.   Read the article………………………..

Thousand Oaks condo fire kills 3 animals, displaces 4 people (CA)

A Friday morning fire killed two cats and a dog and displaced four people from a Thousand Oaks condominium complex.  One resident escaped the blaze by climbing out of their second-story window onto a carport, said Ventura County Fire Department Capt. Brian McGrath.    Read the article………………………..

IL: Woman, 81, dies after condo fire breaks out in Winfield

One resident, an 81-year-old woman, was transported to Central DuPage Hospital where she died from her injuries, according to officials. She has not yet been identified as an autopsy is scheduled to take place on Saturday.   Read the article………………………..

4 families displaced after fire breaks out in Pembroke Pines condominium (FL)

A blaze inside a Pembroke Pines condominium has left four families displaced, Monday.  Around 11 a.m., Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue arrived at the scene after a fire broke out in a unit on the second floor of the New Hampton building at Century Village Condos, located at 301 SW 135th Ave.   Read the article………………………..

Limelight Condominiums to be rebuilt after fire (ID)

Nearly a year after a massive fire that displaced dozens of people and destroyed much of the Limelight Condominiums in Ketchum, plans to rebuild the structure—this time, with increased safety measures, such as fire sprinklers—have been approved by the city.   Read the article………………………..