Three-Alarm Fires Impact High-Rise Buildings Dayton Ohio Hollywood Florida

Firefighters responded to significant fires at high-rise apartment buildings in both Dayton, Ohio, and Hollywood Beach, Florida. In Dayton, a fire broke out at the Lakewoods Apartment building, prompting a large emergency response with multiple fire crews on scene. In Hollywood Beach, a three-alarm fire occurred at the Edgewater Beach Towers, a 13-story oceanfront condominium, where flames and heavy smoke were visible from one of the top-floor units. No serious injuries were reported, though two people were treated for smoke inhalation and transported to the hospital. Firefighters quickly contained the Hollywood blaze, and officials continue to investigate the cause while monitoring the building for hot spots. Both incidents highlight the challenges emergency responders face in managing fires in high-rise residential buildings.