North Boston Volunteer Fire Company

2 days ago

Hamburg Fire Control alerted North Boston Firefighters for a reported working fire at Oakwood Luxury Apartments this morning.
Crews were dispatched at 0716hrs.

Dispatch provided updates from multiple callers who reported heavy fire in the rear apartment on the first floor, with residents trapped in multiple apartments, as well as fire spreading to 2nd floor apartments.

First arriving Asst. Chief from North Boston reported heavy fire from the first floor apartment on the Charlie side, extending to the second floor.

As the first responding Engine arrived, ladders were deployed to multiple balconies to rescue residents, as lines were being stretched to make entry.

Crews from North Boston, Armor and Hamburg made entry for fire suppression, search and ventilation.

There were 16 residents who were rescued or assisted from the building by Firefighters, as well as a few family pets.

Multiple residents were evaluated by EMS after escaping the fire.

The apartment building sustained extensive damage to 2 apartments, with other sustaining smoke and water damage.

The American Red Cross in Greater New York was called to assist the displaced residents. The fire is under investigation by the Erie County Sheriffs Fire Investigation Unit and New York State Police.
North Boston Firefighters were assisted by Armor Volunteer Fire Company, Boston Emergency Squad, Boston, Volunteer Fire Dept. - NY, Evans Center Volunteer Fire Company, Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department, Lake View Fire District, Orchard Park Fire Company, Scranton Volunteer Fire Company, Fire Safety Division - Erie County NY, Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police
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