Newport News VA 2d Alarm 5/30/26

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0800: Phone Alarm 18 Port Landing
BTN1 E003 E006 E008 E010 EMS2 L003 M008 M010 RSC2 SAF2 TWR06

0803: E008 on scene reporting smoke from the entire roofline of a 2 story apartment row.

0803-0810:
RSC2 primary search 2nd floor
BTN1 has command, Tower 6 to vertical vent
E008 & E010 have fire attack multiple long lines in service·
L3 reporting fire through the roof on C side

0811: 2d Alarm
BTN2 E001 E007 E009 E011 L009 M001 M006 RSC1 L009

CAR1 CAR2

00815: BTN1 evacuate the building

0816: BTN1 requests additional Tower ladder, TWR7 added

0818: E009 laying a line in to L003

0820: E010 & E003 back into interior with hand lines
MAR02 MAR03

0822: E008 & RSC2 bringing in an additional line

0850: Under Control, units are overhauling

 

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Update from NNFD at 11:15AM:

"NNFD crews remain on scene at a 2-alarm structure fire at Newport Landing Apartments.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke showing from the building and initiated an aggressive interior attack utilizing multiple handlines. Vertical ventilation operations were conducted to help control fire spread and improve conditions inside the structure.
As fire conditions intensified and the fire became well advanced within the building, crews were withdrawn from the structure and operations transitioned to a defensive attack. Once the bulk of the fire was knocked down, firefighters re-entered the building to extinguish remaining hot spots and begin overhaul operations.
Firefighters conducted searches for two pets believed to be inside the structure. Sadly, one pet succumbed to the fire. No injuries to civilians or emergency personnel have been reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Residents and motorists should expect traffic impacts in the area and are encouraged to avoid the scene if possible.
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available."

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