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December 2007

28's FIRST DUE ON THE ENTRAPMENT ON RIVER ROAD

12/16/07: A driver had to be rescued by multiple crews after being trapped in his car Sunday morning after colliding into a tree. The accident happened just before 9 a.m. in the 6400 block of River Road in Crosby Township. After hitting the tree, the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle. University Hospital's Air Care was asked to fly to the accident, but because of Sunday's windy and icy conditions, they were not able to respond. Despite the serious rescue efforts, the driver sustained only non-life threatening injuries and was transported by ground to a local hospital. (wcpo.com) Units: Command:

FATAL CRASH ON US 50 IN ADDYSTON

12/14/07: A three-car crash in Addyston Friday night has left one person dead. Police say two people were trapped inside the vehicles at the intersection of US 50 and Dining Lane. It took medics 50 minutes to free them. One person died at the scene. Another victim was flown by Air Care to University Hospital. (story by wcpo.com, Photos by P. Montavon) Units: Command:

HOUSE FIRE ON ANDERSON FERRY ROAD

12/12/07: A man escaped his home after it caught fire Wednesday morning. The fire happened in the 900 block of Anderson Ferry Road in Delhi Township. The man who lived in the home alone woke up when his smoke alarm went off around 6:45 a.m. It's believed the fire started in an electrical box. There were no injuries reported. (wcpo.com) Units: Command:

WORKING FIRE IN SPRINGDALE INJURIES TWO RESIDENTS

12/07/07: A Springdale couple is lucky to alive after a fast burning fire burned through the roof of their home early Friday morning. The fire started just before 6:00 a.m. in the 800 block of Crescentville Road, just east of Route 747.Relatives told 9News Jane and Harry Finlaw are doing alright at University Hospital as they recover from smoke inhalation and in Harry's case, burns he suffered in the fire. Their family feels they are both lucky to be alive, thanks to a good samaritan, who spotted the fire on his way to work and stopped to help get them safely out of the burning home. Several other people passing by called for help. Once firefighters arrived to the scene they were surprised with how far the fire had gotten in the few minutes it took them to get there. Chief Dan Shroyer of the Springdale Fire Department said, "The majority of the house was already involved, there was fire coming out of the windows, it's unusual for it to be so quickly engulfed. "Long before the fire had a chance to burn through middle walls, windows and through a section of the roof, the Finlaw's were able to safely escape, with the help of a stranger who helped them get out. As Harry Finlaw's brother, Fred was talking about how anxious he was to thank the man who saved his brother and his sister-in-law, the man drove up to check on the house and the couple during his lunch break. The man who saved the Finlaw's, Mike Bailey is a construction worker from Tipp City, Ohio. Bailey said, "I noticed there was a fire and I started knocking on windows, yelling at the top of my lungs, because the smoke was coming so far. "Unfortunately, both of the Finlaw's dogs died in the fire. Relatives said it will be hard to tell them their dogs were lost in the fire. (wpco.com) Units: Command:

FIRE IN RESIDENT HOME IN DELHI TOWNSHIP

12/07/07: Dozens of residents of the Delhi Estates in Delhi Township were forced into the cold early Friday morning. Crews told 9News a fire started in a third floor "common room" around 1:00 a.m. Some residents were taken to Metro buses to stay warm while others went to a nearby senior center. No one was hurt and the fire damage was minor. (wcpo.com) Units: Command:

INDIAN HILL FIREFIGHTERS BACK TO WORK AFTER THE FIRE ON CUNNINGHAM RD

12/05/07: All of the firefighters hurt during a three alarm fire in Indian Hill are now back on the job. Six firefighters were hurt fighting the fire at a house on Cunningham Road last July. As of Tuesday, all the firefighters are back on full duty. Investigators expect to receive lab results next week that will pinpoint what caused the fire. On Wednesday, investigators said they know a backdraft is to blame for the rapid fire expansion that led to the injuries. (wcpo.com)

SEMI ROLLS OVER ON PFEIFFER RD DURING RUSH HOUR - NO INJURIES

12/3/07: A semi caused some big traffic problems along I-71 Monday morning in Blue Ash. Police said the semi overturned onto its side on Pfeiffer Road, near I-71 during rush hour. Police said the driver was stuck inside the truck because he could not get the door open. The driver was not injured. Firefighters said the semi was carrying plastic spoons. Witnesses said the truck was going slow just before the accident. (wcpo.com) Units: Engines 13, 73    Medic 73 Command: 7301 (Wright)

TRAILER FIRE IN MIAMITOWN IS TOTAL LOSS

12/3/07: Firefighters in Whitewater Township battled a fire at a mobile home park early Monday morning. Fire officials said the home in the Martin's Mobile Home Park in the 7900 block of East Mill Street was a total loss. The fire department said a couple living inside escaped before crews arrived. Firefighters had a tough time putting the fire out because of strong winds. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (wcpo.com) Units: Command:

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A TRAIN IN ELMWOOD PLACE

12/03/07: A train hit a woman in Elmwood Place early Monday morning. Police said the woman was struck around 6:45 a.m. along Elmwood Avenue. Emergency crews said the woman was conscious when she was taken to the hospital. Police have not said why she was on the tracks. (wcpo.com) Units: Command: