Overview
- Fire crews responded to flames at the rear of 359 Geneva Ave. and the blaze spread to the neighboring three‑family building at 355 Geneva Ave., prompting second and third alarms.
- Firefighters used aerial ladders and multiple hose lines from streets, porches, roofs and the ground behind the homes to knock down heavy smoke and roof involvement.
- Officials evacuated both buildings and reported no injuries as crews extinguished the fire later the same day and then worked to douse hot spots on scene.
- About 37 people were identified as displaced and officials said some residents had not yet been reached as they continued to account for everyone.
- Both structures sustained significant damage, and investigators have not confirmed a cause; wood‑frame multi‑family homes can allow fires to spread quickly and often require extended damage and safety assessments.