The cause of a fire at a condominium high-rise in Waikiki Tuesday was a lithium-ion battery being charged in a unit’s living room, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. Read the article………………………..
Surrey balcony barbecue fire: Condo owners who lost all sue neighbour (BC)
The owner of the unit where the fire started, along with a company whose job it was to maintain the fire system, the strata and the barbecue owner are all to blame, says the civil claim Read the article………………………..
Arvada condo owner in limbo after he says HOA dragging feet in fire damage repair (CO)
An Arvada homeowner had to move out of his newly purchased condo only 10 days after buying it because a fire spread to his unit. Now, nearly 16 months later, he is fed up over the lack of progress his homeowners association has had in making the necessary repairs to the building. 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………………………..
Massive fire destroys 2 Treasure Island homes, damages nearby condo building: Officials (FL)
A massive fire burned through two homes and caused damages to a nearby condo building in Treasure Island Tuesday afternoon, officials said. 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………………………..
Residents displaced after Clearwater condo fire, officials say (FL)
Clearwater Fire & Rescue are investigating after a condo complex caught fire Sunday afternoon. It happened at the Fountains at Countryside Condominiums on Winding Creek Boulevard around 3 p.m. Read the article………………………..
Edge 2 residents faced fire, thefts and insurance hassles (BC)
Some of the Edge on Edge 2 fire victims were targets of theft after the fire, while others have been frustrated by the process of making their individual insurance claims. Read the article………………………..
Orlando condo fire investigated as possible arson (FL)
According to the Orlando Fire Department, the fire started on the back porch and extended into the condo and reached the second floor. Read the article………………………..
Improperly discarded cigarette leads to condo fire killing dog (TX)
A dog was killed after its owner thought she put out a cigarette on her balcony, but it turns out it was still lit and started a fire. Dallas Fire-Rescue officials said the smell of smoke woke up the woman, who was able to grab only two of her three dogs and get out of […]
Manchester firefighters rescue two people trapped in burning Prospect Street condo, officials say (CA)
Firefighters on Saturday rescued two people trapped on a second-floor balcony of a burning condominium building on Prospect Street, officials said. 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………………………..
Car fire spreads to nearby condos in Portsmouth (NH)
Five people were displaced Thursday when a car engine caught fire and flames spread to a nearby two-unit condominium in Portsmouth, leaving both residences uninhabitable. Read the article………………………..
Woman in extremely critical condition after being carried out of condo fire in Phoenix (AZ)
Fire personnel responded to a two-story condo at Camelback Road and 15th Avenue around 11 p.m. and found smoke coming from the unit, the Phoenix Fire Department said. While crews were inside extinguishing the home, they found the woman on the second floor of the condo suffering from smoke inhalation Read the article………………………..
Woman Receives Burns in Two-Alarm Haverhill Condo Fire Believed Caused by Candle (MA)
One person was taken to a local hospital for treatment of burns and a family pet died in a late Friday morning blaze that destroyed a West Meadow Hill condominium. Read the article………………………..
Condo unit goes up in flames in Mississauga (ON)
When crews arrived flames were showing on the 15th floor and there was heavy smoke on the floor. And flames were impinging on the 16th floor. “Crews advanced to the fire floor and made an offensive attack to quickly bring the fire under control,” Mississauga Fire said. Read the article………………………..
Owner must pay Metro Vancouver strata $75K for e-cigarette fire (BC)
B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered the condo owners in an upscale Vancouver building to pay $75,873 for a fire caused by discarded smoking material. Read the article………………………..
Lightning sparks fire at DeKalb condo complex, officials say (GA)
Lightning sparked flames at a condo complex Friday night, officials with DeKalb Fire said. It happened at the Ramsgate Condominiums at 2825 NE Expressway Access Rd. When firefighters arrived they saw flames. Fire crews were able to get the fire under control. Read the article………………………..
Two dead after Mountlake Terrace condo fire (WA)
Two women died and other residents were displaced after a Monday night fire at a condominium building in Mountlake Terrace. Read the article………………………..
Woman dead following Mandeville condo fire (LA)
Upon arrival, crews found smoke and fire inside one of the units and smoke damage to adjacent condos. A woman was found inside the condo and transported to a hospital where she later died. Read the article………………………..
Midland Fire Department responds to Fairmont Condos fire (TX)
Fire investigators believe the fire started in the second floor apartment and spread to the unit beneath. A total of eight units are affected by the fire with electricity cut to all apartments and smoke affecting all eight units. Read the article………………………..
Grand Haven condominium fire potentially caused by faulty water heater (MI)
No one was injured during a fire at a Grand Haven condominium on Saturday evening. Fire officials say smoke had filled three condo units, causing a request for an additional response from neighboring departments. Read the article………………………..
Three-Alarm Fire Rips Through Toms River Condo (NJ)
Firefighters were at the scene of a massive blaze in Toms River Saturday afternoon, July 15. Read the article………………………..
First responders faced unique challenges during fire on Goat Island Friday evening (SC)
Chief Oliverius says they also plan to meet with the Homeowners Association in an effort to educate them and create an awareness of their expectations and the challenges first responders have. Read the article………………………..
Condo Fire Displaces Families In Middletown: Westfield Fire Dept. (CT)
All residents were safely removed from the building, fire officials said. Fire officials said three patients were transported to the hospital, and multiple families were displaced. Read the article………………………..
LFR battles fire inside unit at southeast Lincoln condominium building (NE)
Residents were evacuated from the building as several firefighters fought the flames, though efforts were initially hampered by items inside the condo, said LFR public information officer MJ Lierman. Read the article………………………..
Crews fight fire at condominium in Woodway (TX)
Fire crews in Woodway worked to put out a massive fire, Saturday morning, at a condominium complex at 1518 Western Oaks Drive. Woodway Public Safety Director, Khalil El-Halabi, told KWTX the call came in at 6:50 a.m., when a top balcony was on fire and collapsed. El-Halabi believes that’s what ignited the rest of the […]
Displaced condo owners in Warrensville Heights still waiting for repairs after deadly fire (OH)
A deadly fire at a condo complex has now turned into an agonizing wait for one local couple to go back home. They’ve been in a hotel for months, waiting for the property management to fix the damage. Read the article………………………..
Fire damages five condos (AZ)
Firefighters found the fire in the bathroom and attic space in a unit at Villa Viejo Condominiums and believe the fire originated from one of the unit’s bathroom ventilation fans. According to YFD, the fire spread throughout a common attic and ended up affecting four units with significant fire damage and another unit with a […]
Car sparks fire at Seascape Condominium garages (WA)
A charging car battery ignited a fire that spread to several garages in the Seascape Condominiums, at 1300 Peace Portal Drive, on June 30. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) chief Jason Van der Veen said a resident of the Seascape Condominiums was charging the car battery when smoke began pouring out of the garage […]
E-Bike Charging in Condo’s Garage Suspected in Fire (CA)
A fire, possibly started by an e-bike being charged in the garage of a three-story condominium in the Serra Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, caused an estimated $50,000 in damage Wednesday, Read the article………………………..
Condo fire sends 1 to hospital, displaces dozens of residents in Verona (NJ)
A fire at a condominium complex in Essex County sent one person to the hospital and displaced dozens of residents. Officials say that the first started just after 11:30 a.m. Monday at Claridge House II in Verona. It is a 12-story condominium complex. Read the article………………………..
Three condo units across from Lake Ballinger heavily damaged by fire Monday night (WA)
(Update – 2 found dead) South County Fire crews responded to a fire at Lake Village Condos in Mountlake Terrace Monday night. The blaze heavily damaged three units of a two-story building in the 22700 block of Lakeview Drive, said South County fire spokesperson Shawneri Guzman. It wasn’t immediately known if anyone was inside the […]
Owner must pay Metro Vancouver strata $75K for e-cigarette fire (BC)
B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered the condo owners in an upscale Vancouver building to pay $75,873 for a fire caused by discarded smoking material. Read the article………………………..
Bel Air 2-alarm condo fire leaves 26 people displaced (MD)
The fire took 75 firefighters from multiple companies to contain, while investigators confirmed it was a lightning strike that caused the fire. Residents reported hearing the strike and then smelling burning a short time later. The fire initially struck the roof, then collapsed into the third floor, causing portions of the other floors to collapse. […]
Arson leaves 10 condos destroyed, 1 hospitalized, 1 in custody, South Fulton fire officials say (GA)
Investigators confirmed with Channel 2 Action News that the cause of the fire had been determined to be arson and that one person had been taken into custody. Authorities have not revealed the suspect’s identity or if they lived at the complex. Read the article………………………..
Two injured in Skyway condo building fire (WA)
A fire at a Skyway condominium complex injured two people and spread to nearby brush, according to the Renton Fire Department. Read the article………………………..
Families still homeless after Centennial condo fire (CO)
Fierce flames ripped through the Glenn Oaks condominiums two weeks ago and destroyed several units. Several families remain homeless and are scrambling to find a place to live. Read the article………………………..
Latest fire worries residents of a Dallas condo complex (TX)
The latest fire at a Far Northeast Dallas condominium complex has residents raising questions Tuesday about how the place is managed. Read the article………………………..
Mobile Police investigating woman found dead in fire at condo (AL)
Neighbors reported that a resident might still be trapped inside. All other condo units were successfully evacuated prior to fire department arrival on scene. Read the article………………………..
Two-alarm fire at condo in Skyway injures two (WA)
A fire in Skyway at a condo injured two people Monday afternoon, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Read the article………………………..
3 Egg Harbor condos heavily damaged in fire, as 2 dogs are rescued (NJ)
Officials said a driver passing by saw the flames, stopped his vehicle and began knocking on doors, to make sure people were evacuated. Two dogs were rescued from one of the burning condos by a firefighter and a police officer. The dogs appeared to be unharmed, despite the fire. Read the article………………………..
Marshall Fire: Louisville residents break ground on rebuilding of Wildflower Condominiums complex (CO)
Almost 1 1/2 years after the Marshall Fire burned down a third of homes in the Wildflower Condominiums complex, residents and Louisville community members gathered Saturday morning to celebrate the beginning of reconstruction. Read the article………………………..
13 hospitalized, 4 in critical condition after Hartford condo fire, officials say (CT)
Four people are in critical condition and nine others were injured in a fire at a condo complex on Evergreen Avenue Saturday night, according to fire officials. Read the article………………………..
Centennial condominium fire causes roof collapse, no injuries (CO)
Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire that caused part of the roof to collapse at a condominium building in Centennial on Friday. South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) tweeted around 3:45 p.m. that they were on the scene of a fire at the Glenn Oaks Condos on East Fremont Avenue, near South University Boulevard and East […]
‘We’re fighting against gravity’: How MFD’s Heavy Urban Rescue Team responded to condo explosion (WI)
Three weeks after a condominium unit on Madison’s west side exploded, News 3 Now got a look at how the Madison Fire Department searched the building for victims without going all the way inside. Read the article………………………..
Humboldt condo fire leaves dozens of people homeless
An overnight fire at a condo building in Humboldt has left dozens in the community displaced. He said there were 19 firefighters with two command trucks, two fire trucks and one ladder truck sent to the 24-suite building, which housed 38 people. Read the article………………………..
Heavy damage after condominium fire on Indy’s north side (IN)
Fire officials say Pike Township Fire Department and IFD were called to a complex off Grinnell Street near West 96th Street and Township Line Road around 4:30 a.m. Two separate buildings including four units were damaged by water and smoke and three cars in the parking lot were destroyed. Officials say there was also heat […]
Fire, smoke and water damages condominiums in Fayetteville; Tenants and pets safe (NC)
Some people in Fayetteville are looking for a new place to call home after a fire damaged several apartments Friday at Stewarts Creek Condominiums. Battalion Chief Kevin Dove, with the Fayetteville Fire Department, confirms everyone got out safely. He said twelve condo units were affected by the fire and three others received water and smoke […]