The Washington Township Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 109 N. Village Drive #2 at 7:42 a.m at the Villager Apartments. On arrival crews found extensive fire and smoke coming from the windows and roof of the building.
A resident was cooking when the fire happened. He attempted to use a fire extinguisher on the fire. There was no phone service when the resident attempted to call 9-1-1. He exited the building and called 9-1-1 from his cell phone. All occupants of the building are out safely; not everyone was home at the time of the fire. Six of the eight units in the building are affected by the fire. At least four units have extensive damage. A damage estimate is not yet known. Several residents in the damaged building do not carry renters insurance.
Two firefighters were transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during firefighting. A Kettering firefighter received injuries when falling on ice in front of the apartment. A Washington Township firefighter was treated for exhaustion. During firefighting operations a water main break beneath the adjacent parking lot resulted in reduced water pressure. Crews were able to relay water from other sources to continue firefighting operations.
Several agencies assisted during this fire, including the Kettering, Bellbrook, Miamisburg, Moraine, Miami Township, Sugarcreek Township and Clearcreek Township Fire Departments. The Centerville Police Department and the Kettering Police Department assisted with traffic and occupant safety issues. The Miami Valley Communications Council provided a mobile broadcast unit as a command post for the fire and police operations. This unit has on-board facilities to monitor several views of the area while firefighting takes place. Box 21 and the Montgomery Special Unit were on hand to assist with water and refreshments for the crews that were on scene for an extended time.
Questions about the displaced residents and efforts to assist them can be directed to apartment management: Connor and Murphy Properties, Villager Apartments, 6300 Fireside Drive, Centerville OH 45459 (937) 433-3213.
The Washington Township Fire Department reminds everyone to regularly practice fire drills. Remain low under smoke and leave quickly. Call 9-1-1 immediately after leaving the home. Never re-enter a burning building to retrieve personal belongings or to attempt rescue of additional persons or pets. Firefighters have equipment to enter a smoky and hazardous environment. The more quickly you exit and contact the fire department, the more quickly they can arrive to minimize danger and to reduce property loss.
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Released by: Richard Palmer – Public Information Officer, Washington Township Fire Department, (937) 433-3083
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