The Observation Deck

Around 10pm tonight a call went out for a fire in progress at 1658 Orchard Grove.



They put put a raging inferno, Lakewood Fire in a driving rain got the fire contained,
and save another wood structure!

No one injured.

Photos and videos in the morning!

Good work Lakewood Fire Department and Police Department!

No one really realizes just how dangerous and tough being a fire fighter is. Like police when called
they never know what they are going to or about to walk into. Check these out!


When they arrived around 10pm last night the house was ablaze.


Quickly the second floor was contained, then on to the attic.


Her you can see firefighters on the 2nd floor while it is still burning, with the attic on fire. You ready
to run into this?


As the fire is contained more vehicles arrive for support.


Fire out. It did fire up a couple times!




Everyone out and accounted for.


Meanwhile the second group of firefighter in the house looking for a cause.


And making sure the fire is out!


All the firemen come out for a quick head count, and to see what is happening.


All good, everyone here!


I leave as the gas company arrives to find the gas lines with a metal detector!

GREAT JOB LAKEWOOD FIRE AND POLICE!!!

Thank you!


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I drove by the charred remains this morning. A quick glance estimate would indicate a tear down.

Those flames are truly frightening because most fires seem to smolder for awhile and the response is so quick that they rarely get to this heavily engulfed stage.

I would really be interested to learn what the investigation turns up.

It seems that recognizing the service and bravery of our safety forces is becoming pro forma but JEEZ LOUISE!!! Look at those flames they rushed into!!!!!

Stan Austin

The Day After! Fire Marshal Tim Dunphy checks out the scene of the fire.

The families who lived at 1658 Orchard Grove lost everything in the fire last night. Both families have young children and community response has been great to help them out. I will be serving as a dropoff location for anyone who has clothing, diapers, formula, toys or other items to donate. My office is in Fedor Manor, 12400 Madison Avenue (the East End Family Room). I will be here till 5 PM today and from 11-2 on Saturday, March 29th. I can be reached by phone (529-5018) or email (Jessica.parker@lakewoodoh.net).

Here is what I know about families and their needs:

Upstairs = 4 boys aged 3 months, 2, 5 and 7. Infant needs Enfamil Nutramigen formula and diaper sizes are 2/3 and 5/6

Downstairs = Boy age 8 and girl age 2. Need size 5 diapers

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Come on Lakewood!






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The families who lived at 1658 Orchard Grove lost everything in the fire last night. Both families have young children and community response has been great to help them out. I will be serving as a dropoff location for anyone who has clothing, diapers, formula, toys or other items to donate. My office is in Fedor Manor, 12400 Madison Avenue (the East End Family Room). I will be here till 5 PM today and from 11-2 on Saturday, March 29th. I can be reached by phone (529-5018) or email (Jessica.parker@lakewoodoh.net).

How about a Target gift card?