Large structure fire with heavy smoke on Genesee St, Buffalo NY


A large structure fire broke out on Genesee Street with heavy smoke coming from all sides. Firefighters reported a heavy fire load inside the building and decided to use defensive firefighting tactics. A large chimney on the third side of the building was identified as a hazard. All companies on scene were actively working to control the fire.
Audio|Source: Buffalo Fire
02:34
Transcript:
00:00
We're showing hydrants of Genesee in war and Genesee and Latour.
00:08
Walser of Herst Street.
00:11
Genesee and war.
00:13
War.
00:14
War.
00:26
We got a 30 by 150 ordinary destruction.
00:33
We've got heavy smoke conditions coming out of every opening in the building.
00:39
All companies are working.
00:41
You have approximately 30 by 150 ordinary structure and heavy smoke conditions from all areas of the building.
00:48
All companies have got to work.
00:57
Action 2 is at Walden and Latour.
01:01
Thank you, Walden and Latour.
01:03
Wait, this driver, did you find the hundred?
01:08
Roger, where are we are? You got to say where?
01:18
On the way, four, two and a half, whatever you get a chance.
01:23
On the way.
01:26
4-1-dismet.
01:29
4-1-go.
01:32
Notify all companies.
01:33
There's a large chimney on our number three side.
01:36
Roger, large chimney number three side.
01:41
All companies be advised large chimney on the number three side of the building.
01:46
Large chimney number three side of the building.
01:54
I'm calling on location at Genesee and Kerr.
01:58
I'm not on location, Genetian, Pierrotts.
02:01
Japan, a truck, 14.
02:19
We have a heavy fire load of fire inside the building. We're going to be going defensive at this time.
02:26
We have a heavy fire load inside the building. You're going defensive.
02:31
Command, you're 15 minutes in, 15 minutes in.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
W Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect