(Syracuse, N.Y.) On June 6th at approximately 4:42 A.M., Syracuse Firefighters were called to a residential apartment building fire at 120 Riverdale Drive in the south valley section of the city. While en route, fire crews reported heavy smoke in the area. Engine 18 arrived on scene in minutes and found heavy smoking showing from a 3-story brick apartment building.
Due to the severe conditions of the fire, two occupants jumped to the ground from the 3rd floor to escape the blaze prior to the arrival of the fire department. Firefighters began treating the injured fire victims, while other firefighters stretched fire hoses to the upper floors of the structure to extinguish the bulk of the fire and search for additional victims.
While searching the apartment building, fire crews found one occupant sleeping in an apartment that was adjacent to the fire apartment. Crews safely assisted that person to the exterior of the structure.
The majority of the fire was knocked down in approximately 30 minutes and firefighters remained on scene to complete extensive overhaul. The injured occupants were transported to the hospital and their status is unknown at this time. One dog perished in the fire. There were no reported injuries to the 36 firefighters who responded to the fire.
The American Red Cross was on scene to provide services for displaced occupants. The Syracuse Police Department, AMR, TLC Ambulance and National Grid also responded to the scene. The Syracuse Fire Department Investigation Bureau is working to determine the cause of the fire. There is no further information available at this time.
