House fire caused by overheated dryer on second floor, Alexandria VA
Firefighters responded to a house fire near Glenwood Drive caused by an overheated dryer on the second floor. The fire was contained with no extension and no need for ventilation. Units have returned to service.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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The electric panel down here on the odd side is warmer on the right side.
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One of the things that sticks it up is for heat.
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I'm not sure if that's just for basement or if that's up there too.
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Okay.
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I think we narrow it down to the dryer.
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It fluctuates on scene secondary trucks.
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On channel 4.
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Bravo, box 41712, crash, medic required, cross street, green trail boulevard at Centerville Road.
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Parametic engine 508, medic 417.
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On channel 4 Bravo, box 41712, crash, medic required, cross street, green trail boulevard at Centerville Road.
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All right, confirm the dryer.
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I'm just overheated or burned up inside.
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There's no extension, no fire.
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And I don't have a need for ventilation, but I can probably hold an engine 411.
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Okay, I copy.
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Fairfax from Blenwood Drive Command.
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Go ahead.
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near Glenwood Drive.
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Engine 411 found an overheated dryer on floor number 2.
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No ventilation needs, no extension.
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We can hold this with Engine 411, Permanent Command release the channel.
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All units can pick up and go in service when ready.
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Location mentioned:
Near Glenwood Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
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