Structure fire under control near Westminster St, Allentown PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a structural fire near Westminster Street and East Turner Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Initially, there were no visible flames from the Alpha (front) side of the building. Firefighters searched inside and reported no active fire, later confirming the blaze was contained. The situation was declared under control, with crews conducting thorough overhaul operations to ensure complete extinguishment. No personal details or injuries were mentioned.
Audio|Heard on: Lehigh PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:37
Transcript:
00:00
Come in, I'm from 46.
00:02
Got 46.
00:04
Anything going on on the A side?
00:07
Did you say on the A side? Correct, Alpha.
00:10
I have nothing visible on the A side.
00:14
Copy that.
00:15
Truck 2 from 11A.
00:16
Go ahead.
00:18
All right, we're in that rear room now.
00:20
We're following the ceiling so far we don't see anything.
00:22
It's pretty green.
00:24
Command 11A.
00:25
11A.
00:27
Do you want to bring out two dogs just so we can set up some blankets?
00:32
Yeah, we'll get some blankets and bags if you need them.
00:36
Come in from 11A.
00:38
43B's on his way out to get some materials.
00:40
Okay.
00:43
Top center on Filbert Street.
00:45
All right.
00:46
What approach do you want Air 32 to take?
00:49
11B from 11A.
00:52
Com center, Silver Street.
00:54
Yeah, I'm checking com.
00:55
It's also your 60-minute park check.
00:58
Com accountability copies.
01:00
43B, we have the act.
01:02
Don't worry about it.
01:04
Oh, for silver.
01:05
For silver.
01:07
Probably the best place is Turner Street and Westminster Street.
01:11
Copy.
01:12
Truck two from 11x, truck two from 11x.
01:15
Go for truck two.
01:17
Are you guys still on it?
01:19
Yes.
01:21
How's it look under that rear window?
01:24
We don't see any active fire up here.
01:27
Yeah, I think we got the last active fire.
01:29
Building's clear.
01:31
Stand by.
01:33
(name withheld) from Philwood, you can also mark the fire.
01:35
Under control, there's going to be extensive overhaul.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Westminster St & E Turner St, Allentown, PA 18109
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