Fire Prompts Evacuation at Riverside Healthcare Center
A fire broke out on the second floor of the Riverside Healthcare Center in Harrison Township on Thursday night, prompting the evacuation of its west wing. Three individuals sustained minor injuries, primarily from smoke inhalation and exhaustion, but none required…
Dayton, OH, September 17, 2026 — A fire incident on Thursday night necessitated the evacuation of a section of the Riverside Healthcare Center in Harrison Township. The blaze occurred on the second floor of the facility.
As a result of the fire, the west wing of the healthcare center was evacuated. Emergency responders were on the scene.
During the incident, three individuals sustained injuries. These injuries were described as minor and were primarily attributed to smoke inhalation and exhaustion. Fortunately, none of the affected individuals required hospitalization.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined. Investigations into the origin of the blaze are ongoing.
While the structural damage from the fire was reported as minimal, the west wing of the Riverside Healthcare Center was closed following the event. This closure is due to water damage sustained in the area as a result of firefighting efforts.
Further details regarding the timeline of the fire’s discovery or the specific response efforts were not immediately available. The contractor responsible for any subsequent repairs or the exact nature of the water damage were also not provided. Updates on the status of the west wing’s reopening are expected as assessments continue.
Story summarized from the original created by Noelle Horn, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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