Syracuse Firefighters Fight Late Night Fire on Spring Street

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – On February 18, 2023, at 12:51 a.m., Syracuse firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 center to a possible fire at 1508 Spring Street, on the City’s North Side. Firefighters from Station 2 (Lodi St.) were on the scene within minutes and reported heavy smoke and flames visible from the one-and-a-half story home. Firefighters connected to a nearby fire hydrant, then stretched hoses from Engine 2 into the home to fight the fire. There were initial reports that an occupant may still be inside the home, so other firefighters entered to search for any trapped occupants. It was eventually confirmed that all occupants had made it out safely prior to the fire department’s arrival. Firefighters were then called out of the house to fight the fire from the outside due to the heavy smoke and flames.

 

Firefighters spent nearly two hours battling the blaze from the outside before bringing it under control. At one point, an additional crew (4 firefighters) was called to the scene to assist with firefighting efforts. Damage to the house was extensive; the roof collapsed in several areas, and the house could be a total loss. Firefighters had to contend with heavy snow and below-freezing temperatures, which created slippery conditions and added a level of difficulty to operations. Syracuse Fire Investigators were on the scene to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

 

A total of 47 fire personnel responded to this fire, including command and support staff. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. Eleven occupants were displaced by the blaze and the American Red Cross was on scene assisting them. Syracuse Fire Department Ambulance, Syracuse Police, National Grid, American Medical Response, and the Syracuse DPW were also on the scene to assist with the operation. We thank our partners at the 911 center, SPD, the Red Cross, AMR, National Grid, and the DPW.