Portland neighborhood, Louisville, Kentucky, December 8, 2025
A Louisville firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries while battling a house fire in the Portland neighborhood. The fire occurred late Saturday night in a vacant two-story home. After the incident, firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the second floor. The injured firefighter was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Louisville Metro Arson unit.
Louisville Firefighter Injured in Portland Neighborhood Blaze
Louisville, Kentucky – A Louisville firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries after falling while battling a house fire in the Portland neighborhood on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 200 block of North 19th Street, near Columbia Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found a vacant two-story home with flames emanating from the second floor. A total of 25 firefighters worked to control the blaze, which was confined to the second floor. The injured firefighter was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Louisville Metro Arson unit. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity around vacant properties and to maintain fire safety awareness in their neighborhoods.
Recent Firefighter Injuries in Louisville
This incident adds to a series of recent firefighter injuries in the Louisville area. On November 22, a Fern Creek firefighter was injured after falling through a burnt floor while fighting a house fire in the Highview neighborhood. The firefighter was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover from minor injuries. The cause of that fire is also under investigation.
Additionally, on November 15, a vacant building collapsed in the Portland neighborhood, though no injuries were reported. The cause of the collapse has not been released.
About the Louisville Fire Department
The Louisville Fire Department, officially known as the Louisville Division of Fire, is the sole fire suppression agency for the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 1858, the department responded to 46,782 incidents in 2022. As of 2025, the Chief of Department is Brian C. O’Neill. The department operates 21 stations and employs 501 staff members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happened in the Portland neighborhood fire?
A Louisville firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries after falling while battling a house fire in the Portland neighborhood on Saturday night. The fire occurred in a vacant two-story home, and the cause is under investigation.
How many firefighters were involved in the Portland neighborhood fire?
A total of 25 firefighters worked to control the blaze in the Portland neighborhood.
What is the Louisville Fire Department?
The Louisville Fire Department, officially known as the Louisville Division of Fire, is the sole fire suppression agency for the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 1858, the department responded to 46,782 incidents in 2022. As of 2025, the Chief of Department is Brian C. O’Neill. The department operates 21 stations and employs 501 staff members.
Have there been other firefighter injuries in Louisville recently?
Yes, on November 22, a Fern Creek firefighter was injured after falling through a burnt floor while fighting a house fire in the Highview neighborhood. The firefighter was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover from minor injuries. The cause of that fire is also under investigation.
What should residents do in response to vacant property fires?
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity around vacant properties and to maintain fire safety awareness in their neighborhoods.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 200 block of North 19th Street, Portland neighborhood, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Time of Incident | Saturday night, approximately 11:30 p.m. |
| Firefighter Injury | Non-life-threatening injuries from a fall; transported to the hospital |
| Fire Details | Vacant two-story home; fire confined to the second floor; 25 firefighters responded |
| Investigation | Cause of the fire under investigation by Louisville Metro Arson unit |
| Public Advisory | Residents encouraged to report suspicious activity around vacant properties and maintain fire safety awareness |
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